Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification Class at The New Weis Center

150 Snake Den Road,Ringwood NJ 07456

17 April, 2021

Description

WILDERNESS FIRST AID (WFA) 16 hour class teaching basics on back country management of injuries Fast paced class on managing back country injuries when the hospital is more than 24 hours away. Class covers bleeding, splinting, treatment for shock, snake bites, bandaging, hypothermia, heat related injuries, dehydration, insect bites, allergic reactions, incident management, scene safety, patient assessments, and long/short term patient care. Come prepared for a hands-on learning experience, Wear clothes that are suitable for the current outdoor conditions and may get stained, wet,or torn. All students will be "patients" at some time during the practice sessions. Bring your packs and gear that you carry with you for a hike/backpack during this time of year. You will learn how to improvise WFA supplies with what you carry in your packs. Bring your questions. There are no dumb questions. Trail experiences will be shared to illustrate what happens out there. It only takes a few seconds to go from great day to a "uh-oh" day. The class will be held at the New Weis Center, Ringwood, NJ. The center has cabins with electricity. There is a tenting area with water and fire rings. Those wanting to stay overnight should contact the Weis Center directly and make their reservations. Cost of camping is separate from the cost of the class. Please contact the New Weis center directly at (973) 835-2160. There are heated bathrooms on site for those tenting. Class cost: AMC members - $65.00Non AMC members - $125.00Cost covers two days of classroom instruction, WFA instructors, class materials and certification exam at the end of the class. Meals and accomodations are not included. Class time - please arrive by 8:30 AM both days. Saturday usually ends by 4:00. Sunday ends about 3:30. A certification exam will be given at the end of the class. Successfult passing the exam will inlcude a WFA cdrtification valid for two years. Meals are not provided, please bring a bag lunch. Lunch will be a working lunch with questions and answers.