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Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training

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The primary purpose of the Wilderness and Remote First Aid course is to provide individuals with a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services response, such as wilderness and remote environments. This training is highly recommended for all activities where emergency help is an hour or more away.

Prerequisites:

  • Current adult CPR/AED (or take as an add-on see registration sheet below)
  • At least 14 years of age (Recommended 16)

Course Modules:

  • Patient assessment
  • Hypothermia
  • Chest Injuries
  • Heat Problems
  • Shock
  • Altitude Illnesses
  • Head, Neck, Spinal
  • Allergies and Anaphylaxis
  • Bone and Joint Injuries
  • Wilderness First Aid Kits

Cost:

American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid runs between $160 - $290. Because the course will be held locally and through the BSA, the cost is $100 per participant for pre-registration. Fees are transferable; however, non-refundable unless the session is canceled.

Location:

5th Avenue Methodist Church
323 S. Fifth Ave
West Bend, WI 53095

If the church has nothing scheduled no you may stay over night at the church (check with Tom)

Schedule:

Friday, March 15
6:00 PM - Sign in
6:15 PM - Start Class
9:45 PM - End Class 

Saturday, March 16
9:00 AM - Start Class
9:30 PM - Finish (Tentative based on progress)
Lunch and Dinner Provided

Session Size:

Limited to 18 participants; however a minimum of 6 participants is required to hold the course.

Contact Information:

Thomas Kreif
920-205-8550
mesh@athenet.net

Mark Scharnbrock
mjscharenbrock@hotmail.com

Eric Scharenbrock
escha418@gmail.com




            

Hosted by: BLC
When & Where
When: 03-15-2019 6:00PM to
          03-16-2019 9:30PM

Where: 5th Avenue Methodist Church
            323 S Fifth Ave
            West Bend, WI 53095

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Coords: 43.4203832, -88.1818892


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