This
is a fourteen-hour, highly intensive class in Wilderness
Medicine and basic rescue procedures. The certification
meets the requirements for the American Camping Association,
the Boy Scouts of America, and National Park Service. Senior
instructors hold a minimum of an NREMT license and have significant
experience in mountain rescue and backcountry travel.
Students
will receive rigorous instruction in assessment procedures
as well as generalized and specific medical issues that are
commonplace in a backcountry or remote setting. Topics include:
body systems, hot/cold injuries, anaphylaxis, trauma, communication/extraction,
expedition medical planning, and improvised vital monitoring. This
course does NOT include CPR/AED training.
Students
will participate in highly realistic simulation scenarios
that model actual backcountry emergencies. The curriculum
is fast paced, but exciting and dynamic in scope and content. The
knowledge provided in this class is a must for anyone who spends
time in remote areas or undertaking outdoor activities.
An
80% score on the final examination is required for certification. Certification
is valid for three calendar years. Participants must
be at least 16 years old or receive prior permission from the
chief instructor to attend. Scenarios may require such
activities as bending over, kneeling, lifting weights up to
25lbs. etc. Except in cases of dangerous weather, scenarios
will be conducted outside regardless of rain or temperature.
Required
materials- Rain and cool weather gear, pen and pad
for note taking, flashlight or headlamp, folding knife or multi-tool,
lunch, water bottle, and a good attitude. Dress to spend
time outside in potentially wet or muddy conditions.
Contact
Instructor For Special Pricing For Scouts and Scout Leaders.
• Advance
registration required. Call (314)
962-7715 to register.
• $125
| Class
Dates |
Location |
Time |
Status |
| Sat.,
Feb. 16, 2008 |
Alpine
Shop Kirkwood |
6
am - 8 pm |
OPEN |
| Sat., June 14, 2008 |
Alpine
Shop Kirkwood |
6
am - 8 pm |
OPEN |
| Sat.,
August 9, 2008 |
Alpine
Shop Kirkwood |
6
am - 8 pm |
OPEN |