Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness Medical Associates International - Wilderness First Aid
Hosted by: Franklin Search & Rescue
Dates:
WFA: October 26 & 27, 2019 (2-day class) $199
Location: Farmington Fire Department, Farmington Maine
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Cost: $199
The best and most comprehensive course of its kind, WFA offers relevant and realistic first-aid training for seasonal outdoor activities or short-term wilderness endeavors and pursuits. Wilderness First Aid is a two-day course covering general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. The course is taught by a professional instructor with significant backcountry care experience.
Instructor by: Paul Marcolini, Wilderness Medical Associates International (WMA) http://www.wildmed.com/
Sponsored by: Franklin Search & Rescue (FSAR)
Course topics:
Patient Assessment System; CPR; Circulatory System; Nervous System; Respiratory System; Musculoskeletal Injuries and Splinting; Hypothermia; Hyperthermia and Heat Illness; Submersion Injuries; Lightning Injuries; Wounds and Burns; Anaphylaxis; Lifting, Moving Extrication; Patient Carries; Backcountry Medicine
Certifications:
The WFA course is scheduled for two days or 16 hours of instructional and practice time. Upon successful completion, students will receive certification in Wilderness First Aid and Adult CPR. This certification is good for 3 years.
Students will receive the following books on this course:
- Wilderness First Aid Guide
- SOAP Notebook;
- The Outward Bound Wilderness First-Aid Handbook
Evaluation
Successful completion with certification is based on 100% attendance, satisfactory performance on homework assignments, demonstrated proficiency with practical skills, and a successful grade on a final written exam.
Prerequisites
Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this course. Those under 18 years of age require the written consent of a parent or guardian.
To register:
Please follow this link to register for the WMA class this fall:
Payment:
Please send a check made out to FSAR for $199 to the team treasurer:
John Rollhauser
Franklin SAR
P.O. Box 421
Kingfield, ME 04947
Before your name will be added to the roster and your slot reserved, tuition must be paid in full.
Thank you!
John Rollhauser
FSAR Treasurer
Question? Contact: John Rollhauser
fsarinformation@gmail.com 443-472-2138