ASI - Wilderness First Aid & CPR

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Max class size: 10

Does not include:: Wilderness First Aid Student Handbook: $20

Operating under Special Use Permit, Tahoe National Forest.

Wilderness First Aid - WFA & CPR 2 day

Have you ever wondered what you would do if someone in your group broke their leg skiing or your climbing partner was struck in the head by a rock? Every backcountry skiing, climbing or mountaineering group should have people trained in wilderness first aid skills because it's only a matter of time in before you will need to put them into use in the backcountry.

Wilderness First Aid - WFA (18 hours) is an entry level, 2 day course for those who are involved in wilderness activities. This course is the choice of many recreational skiers, climbers and mountaineers. Basic first aid skills will be taught in the classroom and practiced hands-on in the wilderness environment. This course also meets the requirements for a WFR Refresher.

Lecture and discussion, practical exercise and outdoor scenarios help students gain confidence, and encourage the development of critical decision making skills. After successful completion students are certified for 3 years by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), a nationally recognized organization.

Cost: $220
Includes ASHI WFA & CPR Card
Does not include Wilderness First Aid Student Handbook: $20
*Payable in cash or check to the Instructor

Dates:

May 15-16, 2010 (Sat-Sun)
Nov 20-21, 2010 (Sat-Sun)

Skills covered will include:

Patient assessment
Recognizing and treating shock
Bandaging and bleeding control
Splinting fractures, sprains and dislocations
Assessing head and spinal injuries
Treating hypothermia
Recognizing altitude sickness
Identifying various medical problems
Using non-standard and improvised equipment
Evacuation techniques
CPR

Course Instructor, Bill Seline
Bill is an Senior ASI Guide and Avalanche Program Director with many years of experience ski patrolling and teaching first aid and CPR. He is also currently the Captain with Truckee Fire Dept.

Student Notes:

Students are encouraged to bring their own first aid kit to the class if they have one. See the list of recommended items for a wilderness first aid kit
American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) WFA Certification card is good for 3 years
Course includes American Heart Association CPR card good for 2 years

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