Wilderness First Aid

October 8, 9 & 10 Firelands Scout Reservation Wakeman, Ohio

Quality education starts and ends with competent and knowledgeable instruction

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE? When accidents and sudden illnesses happen in the backcountry, they pose special problems for trek leaders and those charged with the responsibility of aiding those who are stricken. If members of a group aren’t prepared to deal with the emergency, not only can it lead to improper patient care, it can also endanger the entire group. Standard first aid courses assume quick arrival of advanced medical support in the form of professional emergency responders. In the backcountry, such help will be delayed and proper actions by the members of the trek are much more important. All outdoors people need specialized first aid training - training which encompasses all types of backcountry emergencies and which focuses on extended care issues. Wilderness First Aid addresses providing emergency care in a rural or wilderness setting. At least one person (preferably two) on every Philmont Crew (and other high adventure treks) is required to have Wilderness First Aid Certification. This course satisfies the first aid requirement of the Venturing Ranger Award.

WHAT THE COURSE INCLUDES What is Wilderness First Aid; how does it differ from standard first aid? The perfect first aid kit. Victim assessment Appropriate decision-making First aid techniques for a wide variety of injuries and illnesses: head, neck and spinal injuries, hypothermia, altitude-related illness, allergies and anaphylaxis bone and joint injuries, wound and wound infection, heat-related emergencies, burns, bites and more…. CPR & AED training and certification Realistic hands-on first aid scenarios, with instructor analysis and group discussion Many of the activities will be outdoors – dress for the weather. Also, wear old clothing as the scenarios will be made to be as realistic as possible. Personal gear is needed. All meals and lodging are provided.

Cost: $109.00 for registered Scout leaders & youth 15 or older. Dates & Times: 6:00 PM, Friday, October 8 - 12:00 Noon, Sunday, October 10 Registration: Pre-registration is required and is limited to the first 24 paid registrants.

To register, visit www.wfabsa.info or clip and mail below

Mmore information: www.wfabsa.info or call Gary Musselman at 440-503-5747 or email : [email protected].

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Please make checks payable to “Wilderness First Aid” Send to: Gary A. Musselman Attn: Wilderness First Aid 24083 Elm Road North Olmsted, Ohio 44070