Oklahoma City
Outdoor Network
Wilderness First Aid Class
March 6-7, 2010
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The American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid - Basics Course is a course 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.
The types of activities and
persons needing
more advanced training in first aid could be:
Hikers and Backpackers
Kayakers and Canoers
Hunters & Fishermen
Rock Climbers
Cavers
Farm workers
People in Disaster Situations
tornados, floods, ice storms, etc.
Course Outline
1. Types of delayed-help situations
2. Emergency action steps - Check, Call, Care
3. Checking the scene, patient and resources
4. Contacting help
5. Caring for the patient long term
6. Patient assessment and record
7. Preventing disease transmission
8. Prioritizing care
9. Treatment of injuries such as:
a. wounds
b. head and spinal injuries
c. extremity injuries
d. abdominal injuries
e. sudden illnesses
f. major bites and stings
g. other types of miseries
10. Carrying out the plan
11. Transports and evacuations
This
16-hour
Wilderness First Aid course
uses a combination of classroom,
skills practice and role-play
to teach the response steps and treatment
of injuries and illnesses in a delayed-help situation.
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Class open to the
General Public ******************** Cost is $70.00 pp for both days 8 am to 5 pm Make checks payable to: and mail to: Space is limited **************************** |
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Contact the
OKC Outdoor Network
okcon@okcoutdoornetwork.org
for more information