Wilderness First Aid and CPR/AED

2525 South Downing Street,Denver CO 80210

28 August, 2021

Description

Tom and Elena Ernst from Venture Crew 563 and E-Prep Colorado will be conducting Wilderness First Aid Training on August 28th & August 29th Class Costs: Wilderness First Aid is $105.00; CPR/AED Certification (If needed) is an additional $35.00 The class will be held at:Porter Adventist Hospital 2525 S Downing Street, Denver CO 80210 Twin Peaks Conference Room Class will start promptly at 8AM each day and are expected to run until 5PM, and attendance is required for both days. There will be a lunch break each day, however lunch will not be provided. Porter Adventist has a cafeteria adjacent to the conference room. Class size is limited to the first 20 registered. A valid and current CPR certification is required for the class; if you do not have it currently, we will certify you at the class if needed. >>> Due to COVID protocols at the hospital, all participants will be expected to bring and wear a mask while on the premises. Hand sanitizer will be available in the training area, and all training materials will be properly disinfected prior to usage. Who can take this course? Anyone 14 years old and up can take the course. The course is designed for everyone from lay responders to those with medical experience participating in high-adventure camps or backcountry experiences. What is wilderness first aid? Wilderness first aid (WFA) is a course for everyone planning a remote high adventure ranging from lay responders to medical professionals. It focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote or delayed-help environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. Delayed-help environment is defined as being an hour or more away from advanced care. Why is WFA important? WFA prepares participants to identify and address medical issues that can arise in the backcountry. WFA courses contain substantial medical information and teach skills to respond to medical emergencies in the wild. WFA training can and has enabled participants to provide assessment and treatment miles from advanced care. Treatment skills are important, but so are educating participants to recognize illnesses early and minimize the potential for injury. WFA skills can save lives. Finally, we depend upon emergency services in urban areas. In the event of catastrophes, these services may be strained. WFA knowledge can be lifesaving during hurricanes, floods, fires, or mass casualty events as well. “When an emergency occurs in the wild, the goal must be to provide the greatest good for the greatest number in the shortest time and do no harm in the process.”