Wilderness First Aid - for outdoor leaders / recreationalists
WFR/AWFA Recertification
Dates: April 26/27 - 2008
Instructor: Lee Chantrell
This is a scenario based recertification program for people with at least 40 hours of previous training in wilderness first aid. Taught by a highly experienced outdoor leader and professional paramedic, this recertification program will focus on skills assessment through scenarios and patient assessments.
Wilderness First Aid
Advanced Wilderness First Aid - 40-hr
This 4-day program has become an absolute minimum standard for outdoor professionals, guides and instructors who work in a wilderness setting. Course content extends beyond urban-based first aid programs to include elements inherent in leading groups in the outdoors and guiding wilderness adventures.
Modules include:
Wilderness emergency care
Leader responsibilities and liabilities
Body systems
Backcountry management of shock
Scene management
Patient assessment system
Wound management
First aid kits
Water disinfection
Traumatic injuries
Environmental emergencies
Musculoskeletal injuries
Medical conditions and emergencies
Common expedition problems
Outdoor simulations and practices are used extensively to develop new skills and support learning. Participants are requested to bring clothing suitable for staying warm and dry at this time of year.
Course cost: $380.00 [Includes certification and program manual]
2007 Dates: Labour Day weekend / Thanksgiving weekend
Location: The Boathouse - Palmer Rapids
More info: Please call - 613 758 2772 or email
Booking: Download and copy form - mail with deposit cheque [50%] to reserve your spot.
*The organiser and instructor for this course will be Lee Chantrell, an experienced teacher, paramedic and outdoor leader, with a decade of experience running multi-day expeditions on Himalayan rivers. Lee combines his paramedic training, wilderness experience and teaching abilities to deliver high quality wilderness medicine programs.
There is a high demand for this excellent program. We have another 40-hour program scheduled for mid-summer. In addition to covering the core program we supplement it with other information that focuses on issues relevant to paddlers and whitewater environments.
Wilderness First Aid - 16-hour
This 2-day program has become a minimum standard for outdoor enthusiasts who spend any amount of time in a wilderness setting. Course content extends beyond urban-based first aid programs to include elements inherent to managing incidents in a wilderness setting.
Outdoor simulations and practices are used as much as possible to develop new skills and support learning.
Course cost: $180.00 [includes certification]
Dates: book your own with a group of 6 or more
Location: The Boathouse - Palmer Rapids
Wilderness First Responder - 80-hour
This 8-day program is fast becoming the standard for outdoor leaders, instructors, guides and teachers leading groups in any wilderness environment. Contact us for a detailed itinerary on this program.
Course cost: $650.00 [Includes a manual & certification]
Dates: Labour Day weekend / Thanksgiving weekend (8-day program broken into two 4-day programs)
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