Wilderness First Aid

 

CPR CERTIFICATION is required before taking this course

Date & Time

  • TBD

Location

All sessions will be conducted at:

  • Wildlife and Nature Center at Camp Miakonda 5600 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43623 (park in the parking lot, then walk into camp) 

Overnight accommodations may be available. If you are traveling from a great distance and need local accommodation support, please communicate that to Chuck Walker.

What is Wilderness First Aid?

Wilderness First Aid Training is a valuable and needed skill for today’s adult Scouting leaders and is required for those attending Scouting America High Adventure Bases and other outdoor settings more than 30 minutes from emergency services. This 16-hour first aid course for backcountry situations includes first aid skills and practice, plus leadership training for how to manage group dynamics while on the trek. Be prepared for indoor classroom training with outdoor practice scenarios. 

Registration Details

  • Event is FREE for Erie Shores Council participants.
  • Out of Council participant cost is $95 and provides the WFA Training with handbook and additional resources.
  • Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
  • No show or cancellations after the registration deadline of TBD will not be refunded, unless the circumstances are of an emergency nature.
  • The class is now limited to 24 participants.

Additional Information

Dress in non-uniform outdoor apparel (layers) appropriate for the weather, and bring your backpack with practical items to use in scenarios.

CPR certification is a prerequisite to taking the Wilderness First Aid training and is NOT included in this course offering. Please check the Red Cross or the other CPR certification programs for information on the courses near you.

Wilderness First Aid training is open to all Scouting America adults and youth Scouts 16 & older. All participants must have solid working knowledge and proficiency in all first aid requirements.

Erie Shores Council is a certified education center of the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI), an official training partner of the Scouting America National Council.  


Questions? Please contact:

Director of Support Service Chuck Walker chuck.walker@scouting.org

WFA Course Chair Ken Walz ken_walz@yahoo.com

*** If this course is full and you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact the Camp/Program Assistant Adrea Horak adrea.horak@scouting.org

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