CPR/AED plus Wilderness First Aid Certification
Four Valleys Community School • P.O. Box 790 Girdwood, AK 99587 Organized by Four Valleys Community School, Inc.About this event
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Description
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Wilderness First Aid is a 19 hour course for ages 16 and up that meets certification requirements of The American Safety and Health Institute and follows the course guidelines of The Wilderness Medical Society. This is a great introductory course in Wilderness Medicine for trip leaders, hikers, boaters, backcountry skiers, hunters, and anyone who works or plays away from quick access to standard emergency care. This course is taught with CPR/ AED certification included on Friday night. CPR/AED certification is highly recommended to accompany a Wilderness First Aid Certification class taught Saturday and Sunday.
Students will gain skills and confidence in wilderness medical skills including:
- Patient Assessment, Documentation, and Communicating with Higher Levels of Medical Care
- Trauma and Medical Scenarios in a Wilderness Context
- Wound Management
- Care of Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries in the field
- Basic Life Support
- Environmental Injuries
- Injury Prevention and Wilderness Safety Planning
This course meets the requirements of most insurance providers and workplace requirements for entry level guides, camp staff, field researchers, and natural resource employees.
Classes will be held in Girdwood, and held both indoor and outdoors. LOCATION TBD
Bring your own lunch.
Class Secondary Category
Special Interest
Instructor
Brian McGorry