Wilderness First Aid Instruction at The New Weis Center for Education

150 Snake Den Road,Ringwood NJ 07456

14 May, 2022

Description

Learn how to manage accident scenarios and provide first aid when you are in backcountry and emergency services are not close by. The WFA course covers: What is back country first aid What is the golden 24 hours Splinting and bandaging Prioritizing needs Patient assessment Patient care How to improvise, modify, and adapt The class is 16 hours in length and one must attend all 16 hours to be trained and certified in WFA. The class is fast paced in order to cover all the material and to get hands on practice through various scenarios. Previous first aid training is not necessary. Class size is limited in order to get the maximum time for hands on practice. Students are told to bring their full day packs and to learn how to use what they carry to deal with back country medical injuries/situations. All registrants are required to have the following: Masks or appropriate face coverings will be mandatory during the entire class;All students must have their own bottle of hand cleaner or sanitizerStudents should bring latex gloves (dish washing gloves would be acceptable, but must be snug fitting) This event is led by the chapter's Harriman Program Committee and Wilderness First Aid Committee Volunteer Leaders. RegistrationAdvance registration is mandatory, Space is limited to a total of 16 participants. In the past, this event has completely sold out. Your registration is not complete until full payment is received. An information sheet will be sent to all paid registered participants with your confirmation email. CostCamp/Cabin: Contact Weis Center directly at (973) 835-2160 Day Instruction Only: $70 AMC Members / $130 Non-members Rate includes instruction, course materials, certification (if test is passed), and volunteer leadership. Rate excludes EventBrite and credit card processing fees. Become an AMC Member and receive a discounted rate. Accommodations Tent sites and cabins are available through the Weis Center. Please contact them directly at (973) 835-2160 What to BringPlease bring your normal hiking or climbing pack, we'll utilize your personal gear for a more realistic scenario. Also, please wear clothing that you don't mind being dragged or get torn up. Have Additional QuestionsPlease reach out to Richard Dabal for any additional questions at [email protected].