Date/Time
Date(s) – 02/21/2023
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location
Rancho Cordova, CA
Categories
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8 hour Wilderness First Aid/ CPR Course. This curriculum is specifically designed for professionals who work in the outdoors, such as USFS, USFG, DWR, etc.; outdoor guides, backpackers, hikers, river guides, and people who spend their time working and playing outside! If you have taken a First Aid Course before or if this will be your first experience, this course is ideally suited for students of all kinds and abilities. There is no prerequisite or experience required. You are
guaranteed to learn a lot and have a great time! We emphasize hands-on scenarios and practice, so come ready for a great day full of activity and learning!
Safety Training Pros presents skills and techniques according to practice guidelines established
by the Wilderness Medical Society as outlined in the Wilderness Medical Society Practice
Guidelines.
Students completing the course will receive an 8hr Wilderness First Aid Card (good for
two years) and an OSHA Approved CPR Card (good for two years). This meets or
exceeds the minimum requirement for most CPR/ First Aid training needs.
OVERALL BASIC OUTLINE OF THE COURSE:
CPR:
• How to keep situations from getting worse
• Scene Survey
• Blood Borne pathogens
• Primary Survey
• AED Training
• Hands on practice w/scenarios
• CPR testing
Trauma:
• Stable & Unstable Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Dislocations
• Improvised Splinting
• Wounds
Environmental Problems:
• Cold & Heat injuries
• Hypothermia wraps
• Lightning
• Wilderness Toxins such as: rattlesnakes, black widows, poison oak, etc
• Allergic Reactions
• Environmental Scenarios
Medical Problems:
• Mini Medical Simulations on:
• Heart attacks: Signs and symptoms/treatment
• Asthma
• Stoke/Seizure
• Diabetes
Complete the form below to enroll now:
Bookings are closed for this event.
