Date: Sat Feb 07, 8:30 AM PST - Sun Feb 08, 4:30 PM PST
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
Join us for this Wilderness and Remote First Aid training that
provides a foundation of First Aid principles and skills for
individuals responding to remote emergencies when immediate emergency
medical services are delayed or unavailable.You will receive a Red
Cross Certification for Wilderness and Remote First Aid (valid for two
years) upon completion.This certification is required for Girl Scout
activities when Emergency Medical Services are more than 30 minutes
away and/or when cell service is limited.
Note: This is a
scenario-based class, and there will be a lot of hands-on skills
practice. Participants must be physically able to move around in
all-weather gear and lie on the ground as a simulated
"victim" for up to 30 minutes.
Supplies
- Additional details to come in the confirmation email. Participants need to bring the following to both days of this training:
- A personal backpack/daypack - packed with any supplies you would take for a long day hike.
- Appropriate clothing for both inside and outside (layers)
- Comfortable outside shoes
- Camp chair
- Notepad and pen/pencil
- Sack lunch, personal snacks, and a water bottle
Accommodations
- This training takes place over two full days
- Depending on location, overnight accommodations may be available
- Overnight accommodations are generally not available at any trainings taking place at Girl Scouts service centers
Participant Information
- This training takes place over two full days:
- Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Price
$50.00/adult
Prerequisite Training Requirements
- Adult and Child/Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED
- If we do not have your registration on file by the registration close date, you will not be permitted to attend the Wilderness and Remote First Aid training and will not be offered a refund. These are Red Cross requirements, and GSOSW is unable to make exceptions.
Registration, Cancellation & Refund Information
- Registration closes on 2/1.
- Request for cancellation must be submitted via email to answers@gsosw.org by this date in order to receive a refund less this training's cancellation fee ($25).
- No refunds will be given after the registration deadline.
- GSOSW reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If GSOSW cancels an event, registrants will be notified and offered a full refund.
