Workshops

Picture of man hiking.Picture of American Red Cross Logo.Wilderness First Aid Course

Designed for trip leaders, camp counselors, bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts!

Sponsored by American Red Cross

Providing primary care, with non-standard equipment, and educating lay people about emergency care when help is delayed. No previous experience is required. This 16-hour American Red Cross emergency response training includes patient assessment, musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, splinting and a variety of other topics. Lecture and discussion, practical exercise and outdoor scenarios help you gain confidence, and encourage the development of critical decision making skills.

Certification: three-year, Wilderness First Aid.

This course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas - away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment.

Picture of person kayaking.Who should attend:

  • Trip leaders
  • Camp counselors
  • Hikers, bikers and backpackers
  • Kayakers and canoers
  • Farm workers
  • Utility workers in remote areas
  • Forest Rangers
  • Law enforcement and rescue crews
  • Disaster situations

This course was developed by the Transylvania County Chapter to meet the needs of the unique area of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, but can be applied to other remote areas as well. It uses a combination of classroom, skills practice and role play learning to teach the response steps and treatment of injuries and illnesses in a delayed-help situation.

Picture of person next to large outdoor equipment.Course Outline:

  • Emergency action steps - Check, Call, Care
  • Checking the scene, patient, resources
  • Types of delayed-help situations
  • Contacting help
  • Caring for the patient long-term
  • Patient assessment and record
  • Preventing disease transmission
  • Prioritizing care
  • Treatment of injuries such as:
    • Wounds
    • Head and spinal injuries
    • Extremity injuries
    • Abdominal injuries
    • Sudden illnesses
    • Major bites and stings
    • Other types of miseries
  • Carrying out the plan
  • Transports and evacuations

The class covers assessment and first aid techniques, but not in-depth CPR. Basic first aid skills are covered, making this course appropriate for anyone regardless of experience level.Picture of people next to tent.

For more Information:
Karen Langaard, 608.785.6508 or langaard.kare@uwlax.edu

Oct. 24-25, 2009 - CANCELLED
9 a.m.-6 p.m.
UW-La Crosse
$135, includes instruction, manual and American Red Cross Certification

Spring 2010 dates will be available soon!

Enrollment is limited to 20 participants!

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