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Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two days. This is a great course for anyone who recreates outdoors whether you are family camping, scouting, solo or with a group of friends. People of all experience levels will learn Wilderness & Remote First Aid and Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED, and patient assessment through hands-on learning. At the end of the course, you will know to to provide effective first-aid treatment for injuries and illnesses common outdoors and how to make evacuation decisions when medical help may be hours or days away.
Need Wilderness First Aid only? Your Adult CPR/AED Certification needs to be current to attend this course. You'll be asked to provide proof of certification. If you don't need the CPR/AED portion of the course contact us for a code to attend the WFA portion only.
Class times for both days. You must attend both days to be certified.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 | 8:30AM - 6:30PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 | 8:30AM - 6:30PM
GOOD TO KNOW
Class is approx 20 hours over two days, which includes meal breaks.
This class is hands-on. You'll be touching other people and in close proximity of others. Masks are optional. Instruction will be provided through video, lecture and skills practice. We will be both indoors and outdoors (weather depending). You may need to stand, lift, (up to 40#), walk, lay down, sit or kneel. Please reach out and let us know how we can accomodate your needs. All class materials are provided.
Important: Your certification will be based on attendence, class participation and demonstration of your understanding of the material. You will receive the certificate 2-5 business days after class. The certificate is good for 2 years. This course is for ages 14+.
LOCATION
This class will be held at Faith Sound, Inc. 4016 - 28 Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904
INSTRUCTOR
This course is taught by Red Cross Instructor, Pam Wright. She has over 25 years of experience adventuring outdoors. When she's not teaching, she works as a wilderness guide in northern Minnesota taking people on remote canoe trips. She also enjoys backpacking, trail running and winter camping .
**The Red Cross requires a minimum of 6 attendees to host this course. You'll recieve a full refund if the minimum is not made.
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