Charlottesville, VA: HYBRID Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid Certification Course

Schedule

Sat Dec 14 2024 at 08:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Charlottesville VA | Charlottesville, VA

This is a HYBRID Wilderness First Aid Certification class.
Note: Prior to attending this one-day in-person Skills Scenarios Workshop on Dec 14 (required for certification) students must watch 7 hours of video tutorials, complete assignments and pass an exam.
In this class you will LEARN HOW to SAVE LIFE and LIMB in an
> urban disaster (natural or terrorist)
> rural area (not near a hospital)
> travel anywhere
> wilderness area.
*** YOUR SPOT IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU'VE COMPLETELY REGISTERED AT WWW.SOLOWFA.COM ***
OVERVIEW:
> No prerequisites
> For adults and focused teens. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are.
> Hands-on learn how to care for an injured / ill person during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance / hospital arrival
> Blend of classroom instruction & hands-on rescue scenario practice
> Approved by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Girl Scouts of the USA, American Camping Association (ACA), University of Virginia (100% reimbursement for certain academic employees), and more
> 2-year SOLO WFA certification
> Counts as recertification for WFA, AWFA, WFR and wilderness part of W-EMT
TOPICS:
> Beyond the ‘golden hour’: wilderness/remote travel/disaster-delayed EMS arrival injury challenges and long-term patient care
> Patient Assessment System: thorough patient examination, treatment, monitoring, safety, and documentation
> Orthopedic Injuries and Treatment: Sprains, Strains, Fractures, and Spinal Cord Management
> Circulatory System Form and Function: Heart, Blood, Blood Vessels, Lungs, Brain
> Soft Tissue Injuries and Wound Treatment: Contusions, Abrasions, Lacerations, Flap Avulsions, Amputation, Punctures, Impalements,
> Bites, Stings, Blisters, Burns, and Infections
> Environmental Injuries and Treatment: Cold, Heat, Dehydration and Wilderness Survival
> Medical Emergencies and Critical Care: Shock, Allergies, Shortness of Breath, Brain Problems, and Heart Problems
> Patient movement: spinal cord precautions and clearing; pre- and post-evacuation treatment
> International Travel: preparing & packing for safe travel, problem prevention before and during travel, and identification & treatment of many travel illnesses – presented in a special hand-out for those who indicate interest.
This is one of the most in-depth, hands-on 2-day first aid courses on the planet -- empowering graduates with actual care-giving Competence and Confidence to save life and limb. Satisfaction guaranteed.
>> REGISTRATION ONLINE + MORE INFO: www.solowfa.com

Where is it happening?

Charlottesville VA, 577 Branchlands Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22901-1791, United States,Charlottesville, Virginia
Wilderness First Aid: Casual Hikers, Rural Living, Urban Disaster & more

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