Wilderness First Aid for Paddlers January 15-16 2011 - FULL

[OzarkTom]

Hi Folks!

Due to the needs of many of our ACA instructors and interest from many ACC members, we will be offering the Wilderness First Aid for Paddlers course again.

This program is designed to be specific to the needs of paddlers in remote environments (i.e. most of our state) and in two days will focus on stabilization, treatment and evacuation procedures for many different medical emergencies in those times when "911" is not a ready option.

The program is about 18 hours of fast paced training that includes a good mix of classroom and hands on/scenario based learning. We will be doing after dark scenario work as well on Saturday evening after dinner, so be sure to bring headlamps and clothing appropriate for the weather, whatever it might be.

With successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3 year nationally recognized certification. The program and curriculum are accredited though the Wilderness Medical Society and concurrent with all wilderness protocols.

The course will be taught by myself and other Wilderness Medical Instructors from Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators.

The Course will be hosted at Camp Couchdale on January 15-16 2011 beginning at 8am on Saturday and ending by 6pm on Sunday.

The cost will be 125.00 per currrent ACC member or ACA instructor and 140.00 for all others. The cost includes all materials and a really nice textbook/guide that belongs in the medical kit for any backcountry explorer.

Lodging is available on site in the building we will be using and is 20.00 per night per person. For those coming in from farther away, we will have access to the lodge on the evening of Friday the 14th as well. Participants are responsible for their own breakfast and lunches and on Saturday night, the Camp will be providing dinner for 8.00 per person.

For those interested in attending, Email me at: SwiftwaterRescue@gmail.com and I will send you additonal information and the application packet.
For questions, feel free to call me directly at 479-595-1655

Cheers!

[OzarkTom]

If you didn't get in on this one but still want to take the course, contact me at SwiftwaterRescue@gmail.com and I will let you know when we are holding the next one. Currently with the number of standbys we have for the January class, I expect we will do at least one more late winter or early spring.