Scouting America - Compliant Wilderness First Aid (with CPR) training and certification.

Upon successful completion of the Wilderness and Remote First Aid course, you will receive a certificate indicating Wilderness and Remote First Aid, which is recognized by Scouting America and valid for 2 years. You can then upload this into your Scoutbook account and it should show up under your training and certification for use in proving your certification status. There will be four different sessions offered but you must choose and attend one full weekend session. Cost of the course is $175.

•  February 8-9

  • Where: Cross Plains Fire Department

  • Instructors: Chris Gavin, Lisa Onken.

• March 1-2

  • Where: Madison; Glacier’s Edge Scout Office

  • Instructors: Cody Butcher, Austin Tierney

• March 15-16

  • Where: Middleton; Moray Field (airport) 

  • Instructors: Paul Hutson, Alex Payne

• April 12-13 

  • Where: Oregon Village Hall

  • Instructors: Greg Kosharek

Cost: $175/person

OTHER INFO:

• Bring your own lunch/coffee

CLASS FORMAT AND PERSONAL PREPAREDNESS

• The class format is grounded in classroom lectures integrated with practical scenarios, case studies, and skills practice sessions. Attendance is required at all classes.
• IMPORTANT: There will be graphic/explicit photos, videos and discussion about injuries and death. Be prepared.
• Scenarios and practice sessions will take place both inside and outside. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for lying on the potentially wet, snowy, or cold ground playing the role of both rescuer and patient. This is NOT a BSA Uniformed event. 

For more information, contact: Bartlett Durand, Bartlett.durand@me.com; 608.333.1251