Wilderness First Aid Course-$250. 12\6-12\7

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Wilderness First Aid - WFA (18 hours) is an entry level, 2 day first aid course for those who pursue outdoor activities. This course is ideal for backcountry users including skiers, climbers, mountaineers and hikers. Includes ASHI WFA & CPR Card and also meets requirements for a Wilderness First Responder Refresher Course.

In this course you will learn to deal with medical emergencies when help is miles away and dialing 911 is not an option. This course is the choice of many recreational skiers, climbers, mountaineers and anyone who ventures into the backcountry.  Basic first aid skills will be taught in the classroom and practiced hands-on in the outdoor environment. We will prepare you for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment.  This course also meets the requirements for a WFR refresher.

Lecture and discussion, practical exercise and outdoor scenarios help students gain confidence, and encourage the development of critical decision making skills. After successful completion students are certified for 2 years by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), a nationally recognized organization.

 

Skills covered will include:

  • Patient assessment
  • Recognizing and treating shock
  • Bandaging and bleeding control
  • Splinting fractures, sprains and dislocations
  • Assessing head and spinal injuries
  • Treating hypothermia
  • Recognizing altitude sickness
  • Identifying various medical problems
  • Using non-standard and improvised equipment
  • Evacuation techniques
  • CPR

Includes ASHI  WFA & CPR Card:  $250

 

When
December 6th, 2014 8:00 AM to December 7th, 2014 4:00 PM
Cost
WFA Course $250.00