American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid - Certification Course
Cost: $150 - 2 year certification
(Includes books, supplies and ARC fees)
Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, Scout leaders, and anyone else who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. This course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs, and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines,
*Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
To register for a CPR/AED Certification Class - CLICK HERE
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American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Options
Course OPTION #1: 16 hours (4 different days)- You must attend ALL 4 days
*Day 1) Wednesday, April 10th (6pm - 9pm) - Kirkwood Store
*Day 2) Tuesday, April 16th (6pm - 9pm) - Kirkwood Store
*Day 3) Thursday, April 18th (6pm - 9pm) - Kirkwood Store
*Day 4) Saturday, April 20th (9am - 5pm) - TBD (In the wilderness)
Course OPTION #2: 16 hours (2 different days)- You must attend BOTH days
*DAY 1) Saturday, April 13th (9am-5pm) - Pere Marquette State Park
*Day 2) Sunday, April 14th (9am-5pm) - Pere Marquette State Park
**No Refunds** - Rain or Shine : due to the popularity of this course, and the multi day commitments for the participants and the instructors.
Topics include:
- Primary and Secondary Assessments
- Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Heat-Related Emergencies
- Hypothermia
- Altitude-Related Illnesses
- Allergies and Anaphylaxis
- Burns
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- Wounds and Wound Infection
