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Casual Hiker, Rural Living or Urban Disaster: Wilderness First Aid Certification Course, Saturday - Sunday

Start
14 Jul 2012
8:30 AM
End
15 Jul 2012
6:00 PM
Location
Richmond, VA

Greetings! Course announcement:

Learn how to save life and limb in an

> urban disaster zone (natural or terrorist)

> rural area not near a hospital

> wilderness area

Course Title: Casual Hiker, Rural Living or Urban Disaster: Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification Course

a Blue Ridge Mountain Sports-sponsored community event

Overview:

> Hands-on learn how to care for an injured / ill person during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance / hospital hand-off

> Blend of classroom instruction & hands-on rescue scenario practice

> For adults, and focused youths ages 12+. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are.

> Approved by the Boy Scouts of America and the American Camping Association

> No prerequisites

> 2-year SOLO WFA certification (3 years for WFR)

> Counts as recertification for WFA, AWFA, WFR and wilderness part of W-EMT

> Flyers attached

> Testimonials: see below

Instructor: Matthew Rosefsky, Wilderness EMT and SOLO Instructor

> Fee: $175 for the 2-day WFA

> *Charitable Donation: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports' choice will receive 10% of proceeds.

> Registration Online / more info: www.solowfa.com

Topics:

> Beyond the ‘golden hour’: wilderness/disaster-delayed EMS arrival injury challenges and long-term patient care
> Patient Assessment System: thorough patient examination, treatment, monitoring, safety, and documentation
> Orthopedic Injuries and Treatment: Sprains, Strains, Fractures, and Spinal Cord Management
> Circulatory System Form and Function: Heart, Blood, Blood Vessels, Lungs, Brain
> Soft Tissue Injuries and Wound Treatment: Contusions, Abrasions, Lacerations, Flap Avulsions, Amputation, Punctures, Impalements,

> Bites, Stings, Blisters, Burns, and Infections
> Environmental Injuries and Treatment: Cold, Heat, Dehydration and Wilderness Survival
> Medical Emergencies and Critical Care: Shock, Allergies, Shortness of Breath, Brain and Heart
> Patient movement: spinal cord precautions and clearing; pre- and post-evacuation treatment

The ODATC Mission

The construction and maintenance of foot trails for hikers, including the Appalachian Trail between Reids Gap and Rockfish Gap.

The provision of excursions on such trails or other areas.

Offering educational activities related to the need for preserving the great outdoors.

Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club (c).
P.O. Box 25283
Richmond, VA 23260-5283
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