Wilderness First Responder with CPR and AED (SOLO Certification)

Mon Nov 18 2024 at 08:00 am to Tue Nov 26 2024 at 06:00 pm UTC-08:00

Camp Herms | El Cerrito

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Wilderness First Responder with CPR and AED (SOLO Certification)
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Level up your backcountry emergency medicine skills, join our WFR November 18-26 for nine days of hands-on practice, learning and fun!
About this Event

Are you looking to take your outdoor skills to the next level? Wilderness First Responder courses are nine days of exciting hands-on practice, useful information, and learning in community. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a guide, or someone who simply wants to be prepared for unexpected situations, this course is perfect for you. Come meet like-minded people with similar interests and gain the confidence to respond to emergency situations and provide care in the outdoors!

Hosted at the picturesque Camp Herms in El Cerrito, you'll gain practical knowledge on assessing and treating injuries and illnesses when professional medical help is hours or days away. With a focus on hands-on scenarios and simulations, you'll develop confidence in your ability to make critical decisions and provide effective care. The training also includes comprehensive CPR and AED certification, ensuring you're prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies.

Join us to learn how to save lives and keep yourself and those around you safe in the outdoors!


Course Length: 9 days November 18-26, including instruction on weekends (NOT an overnight course) the course runs 8:00am-6:00pm each day.


The Course Covers:

-The Patient Assessment System (how to respond to emergencies)

-How to improvise care no matter where you are

-Prevention & risk avoidance

-Treatment for various injuries/sicknesses

-Tools to help you determine your patients’ care needs

-Techniques for splinting injuries (including femur traction splints)

-Practice Scnearios as individuals and in groups

-Spinal precautions & clearing

-Wound cleaning

-Bleeding control

-Basic anatomy and physiology

-Improvising litters and conducting carryouts

-Introduction to the Incident Comand System

-Epi Auto Injector

-CPR & AED for all ages


Course Includes:

-Wilderness First Responder book

-Wilderness First Responder Certification through SOLO (in accordance with the certification policy)

-BLS Infant, Child, Adult CPR & AED Certifiaction through AHA (in accordance with the certification policy)


This course may be cancelled if it is deemed unsafe to run the course for any reason.

For information on our cancellation policies click . If you have any questions or concerns please contact [email protected].

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Camp Herms, 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, United States

Tickets

USD 950.00 to USD 1000.00

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