Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training Class Offered - Now Required to Attend High Adventure
Boy Scouts of America requires that a minimum of one person in each crew (Group) be Wilderness First Aid trained and certified to participate at all BSA National and Council High Adventure camps (i.e. Philmont, etc.)
WHAT: American Red Cross courses in Wilderness and Remote First Aid including Adult CPR / AED.
WHEN & WHERE: 5:00 PM, Friday, April 20th to April 22nd at JN Webster Scout Reservation.
WHO: This course is for Scouters and Scouts planning to lead / attend a High Adventure Treks.
PREREQUISITES:
- Must be at least 14 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course. It is strongly recommended that Scouts earned their First Aid Merit
- Badge prior to attending and Scouters have some first aid background.
- Priority will be given to persons who have an upcoming trek scheduled and do not have a person in their group certified in Wilderness and Remote First Aid or who intend on becoming WRFA instructors in the near future.
WAIT LIST: Due to the popularity of this course, size limit and low price (Compared to other WRFA courses), this course normally fills in approximately one week.
WHAT'S INCLUDED: Indoor lodging on 11/11 and 11/12, 2 cracker barrels, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 supper, all course texts, materials and supplies and Red Cross certificates.
COST: $125.
PAYMENT DUE DATES: Payment must be received online by Connecticut Rivers Council no later than November 6 to secure enrolment in the November class and by April 16 for the April class. An individual is not considered registered until full payment is made.
About the Course: The Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WRFA) course is intended for those involved in activities that take them beyond the scope of traditional urban emergency medical services. It helps provide the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with emergencies that occur in situations where access to EMS is delayed. This course covers Remote / delayed-help situations, causes and prevention of wilderness injuries, preparation for back-country trips, emergency action steps when EMS is not readily available, training in basic and more advanced first aid techniques when an injury occurs, responding to an emotionally upset victim, short distance transfer and evacuation techniques and experience providing wilderness first aid through scenarios and simulated rescues that test knowledge and skills. Those successfully completing the WRFA portion (16 hours) and the Adult CPR / AED portion (4 hours) will receive Red Cross certificates (WRFA certificate valid for two years and Adult CPR valid for one year).
QUESTIONS? Contact John Hattayer (860)-608-4949.