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ECSI - BSA WILDERNESS FIRST AID
May 22 nd - 8am to 7pm
Boulder Creek Scout Reservation
L EARN WHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE CALLS FOR HELP IN THE WOODS AND THEY GET YOU
T HIS COURSE MEETS THE NEW BSA WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING STANDARDS
A well-trained volunteer with the first aid skills taught at this course will be an asset to any High Adventure Unit.
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Prerequisites: You must be currently certified in CPR and be at least 14 years old.
Course Topics Include: |
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Carrying Out the Plan
Emergency Action Steps
Checking the scene, patient, and resources
Contacting help
Long term patient care
Patient assessment and Record
Preventing Disease Transmission
Prioritizing Care |
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 |
This is a blended learning course, meaning you must complete the lecture portion of the course online at your own pace prior to May 22 nd, then attend skills and scenario sessions consisting of hands on practice under the supervision of certified instructors. Be prepared for any weather possibility, this class will go on rain-or-shine. After registering you will be e-mailed needed information including a list of items to bring, other session details, and how to access the online portion of the class.
For those who would like it, blended learning CPR is available by appointment after 4 pm on the 21 st.
FEES: $40.00 Materials Fee, which includes the BSA Wilderness First Aid field guide and expendable First Aid supplies
$35.00 for ECSI - BSA Wilderness First Aid – field practicum and certification which is valid for two years.
$25.00 for ASHI CPR/AED - this certification is valid for two years.
Registration closes May 10 th.
Please see our web site @ http://www.paratusinstitute.com
To register send your contact information including your address, phone number and e-mail plus a check to
Gary Bracken
106 Seacliff Court
Richmond CA 94801
For further information call Gary at 650-400-9989 or e-mail at grbracken@att.net
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