Wilderness First Aid Training

 

Designed for Scouts and Scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away.

Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid

Cost: $45/student

Cost: $45/Adult

Practical Exercise

Saturday, June 15, 2024, 7:30 AM -5:30 PM CDT

Sunday, June 16, 2024, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM CDT at Camp Topenebee

Check-In at 7:30 AM

MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS

Prerequisites:

Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.

*Participants 14 to 17 years old MUST have a parent/guardian at the skills session.

2-year certification

Digital certificate available upon successful completion of the course

Course length: 16 hours

Topics include:

Primary and Secondary Assessments
Head/Brain, Neck, and Spinal Injuries
Heat-Related Emergencies
Hypothermia
Altitude-Related Illnesses
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Burns
Bone and Joint Injuries
Wounds and Wound Infection

If you have questions or need CPR/AED training contact Ed Witte at 219-616-6252 or ewwitte@comcast.net