EVENT FULL- Wilderness First Aid Course
Wickiup Hill Learning Center, Linn County
Saturday, January 29, 2022
This two day course immerses participants in basic wilderness
medicine procedures, preparing individuals to take immediate action when an
outdoor activity doesn't go as planned and 911 Responders are hours away. Time
is split between interactive classroom sessions and hands-on field scenarios to
prepare participants and help them quickly develop basic backcountry medical
care skills. The course focus is on patient assessment, stabilization and
emergency treatment of issues such as hypothermia and snakebites, as well as
understanding of when and how to attempt evacuation. Participants will emerge
capable of calmly responding to a wide variety of emergency situations. Minimum
age requirement for this course is 14.
This OSRE/Sierra Rescue International certification course 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 a nationally recognized
16hr SRI Wilderness First Aid Card (good for three years!)
Your registration on this website holds a spot - but your registration is not considered complete until we have a check secured in the amount of $195 per participant prior to the December 23 deadline. Checks must be made out to Linn County Treasurer and must be sent to Wickiup Hill LC, 10260 Morris Hills Road, Toddville, IA 52341.
We have a full kitchen available and participants are encouraged to bring snacks to share for a sharing table, if you like. Meals are not provided, but there may be some accommodations to share food potluck style. More details will be sent as this firms up.
