2010 Wilderness First Aid Basics Registration
Week One June 28-July 2, - Camp Yawgoog, Rockville, RI - Fee:$80
Week Two July5-9, Camp Yawgoog, Rockville, RI - Fee:$80
Week Three July 12-16, Camp Yawgoog, Rockville, RI - Fee:$80
Week Four July 19-23, Camp Yawgoog, Rockville, RI - Fee:$80
Week Five July 26-30 Yawgoog, Rockville, RI - Fee:$80
Week Six August 2-6 - Yawgoog, Rockville, RI - Fee:$80
Week Seven August 9-13, - Yawgoog, Rockville, RI - Fee:$80
Week Eight August 16-20, - Yawgoog, Rockville, RI - Fee:$80
Wilderness First Aid Basics
The Red Cross has developed the Wilderness First Aid Basics program to meet the requirements for High Adventure Trips including Philmont, Sea Base and the Northern Tier. This is a good basic course in backcountry emergency response for almost any location. This 16 hour course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment. It expands the concepts in First Aid: When Help is Delayed to give more detailed information and hands-on skills practice.
This class covers assessment and urgent first aid techniques, but not in-depth CPR. Basic first aid skills are covered, making this course appropriate for anyone regardless of experience level. No prerequisites are required. A certification will be issued that has an expiration of 3 years and serves as a Basic First Aid certification as well. A minimum age of 14 is recommended for participants due to the serious nature of the course and scenarios.
The Boy Scouts of America has approved the American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics.
The types of activities and persons needing more advanced training in first aid could be:
- Hikers and Backpackers
- Scouting leaders and older scouts
- Kayakers and canoers
- Farm workers
- Utility workers in remote areas
- Forest Rangers
- Law enforcement and rescue crews
- Disaster Situations
Course Outline
Types of Delayed-help Situations
Emergency Action Steps – Check, Call, Care
Checking the scene, patient, and resources
Contacting help
Caring for the patient long term
Patient assessment and Record
Preventing Disease Transmission
Prioritizing Care
Carrying Out the Plan
Deciding to Evacuate
Treatment of injuries such as:
Wounds
Head and Spinal Injuries
Extremity Injuries
Abdominal Injuries
Sudden Illnesses
Major Bites and Stings
Other types of backcountry miseries
Required Materials will be provided
For Students:
Wilderness First Aid Basics Student Guide; Mountaineering First Aid Text First Aid; When Help is Delayed Participant Booklet
Wilderness First Aid will be taught at the Lattner Cabin. Candidates must attend Monday through Friday 2PM to 5PM. The cost is $80. The required materials listed above will be supplied for use during the course. They may be purchased seperately for a nominal fee.. Candidates will also receive a certificate good for two years and a Wilderness First Aid patch. Class is limited to 20 participants. Candidates must be 14 years of age. We encourage adults to participate as well.