*** Interest Feeler *** Advanced and Remote Wilderness First Aid

[rbeau30]

I live in the Metro Area, and recently was re-certified by the Red Cross in Their First Aid/CPR class, which is a pre-requisite for the Advanced Wilderness First Aid class, and why I took it through the Red Cross.

I was speaking with the instructor, because the Wilderness Class is not offered very often in the class calendar on the website. And she said that the Red Cross will provide an instructor if enough students are provided in class. I didn't get much more information, because many of the people I personally know would give me a wierd look, and ask "Why would you want that training?".

So I am putting this out there, and maybe we have an instructor out here that we can keep our money within this community. Would anyone be interested in attending the Advanced and Remote Wilderness First Aid (http://app.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.53fabf6cc033f17a2b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=42eebd7df52bb110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCR D&currPage=45fb9603a7c96210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD) class?

[Wulf202]

love to but i'd have to do the prerequisites.

[vim]

I did this when I was a trip leader for the CMC but I'm long out of cert. Good stuff for anyone who wanders the backcountry. Depending on scheduling/location I might be interested.

[Delfuego]

Is this the certification course like WFR?, or informational learning course?

I would be interested, as it is good for backcountry skiing, ski guiding and getting on with ski patrol.

[rbeau30]

Is this the certification course like WFR?, or informational learning course?

I would be interested, as it is good for backcountry skiing, ski guiding and getting on with ski patrol.

Looks like a certification good for two years.
From redcross.org (http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/program-highlights/cpr-first-aid/wilderness-sports-pets#wilderness-remote-first-aid):
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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 professional help 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.
Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
2 year certification
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 Infections



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