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SOLO Wilderness First Aid
June 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - June 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm
| $150 – $190Event Navigation
Taught by SOLO-Wilderness Emergency Medicine
Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many back-country emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one — and maybe even save a life. The 2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course creates a solid foundation in the basics of back-country medical care.
Program dates:
06/06/19 – 06/07/19 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day
Where: Blueberry Cove 4-H Camp, Tenants Harbor, ME
Cost:
Residential $190.00
Commuter $150.00
Who is WFA for?
WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA guidelines for summer camp staff.
What is taught?
WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of
- Response and Assessment;
- Musculoskeletal Injuries;
- Environmental Emergencies;
- Survival Skills;
- Soft Tissue Injuries; and
- Medical Emergencies
Related Events
Any person with a disability who needs an accommodation to participate in a UMaine Extension program should contact their county office, their 4-H Camp or Learning Center office (listed below) or program contact to discuss their needs in advance.
Bryant Pond:
Phone: 207.665.2068 | Email: extension.bryantpond@maine.edu
Greenland Point:
Phone: 207.665.2068 | Email: extension.greenlandpoint@maine.edu
Tanglewood and Blueberry Cove:
Phone: 207.789.5868 | Email: extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu