Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training (Certified)

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Offered by The American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter 2916 E. Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85701
Designed for scouts, outdoor enthusiasts and those working in remote environments, this course teaches how to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. This course is based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines and meets OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Topics include:

* Primary and Secondary Assessments
* Head (Brain), Neck and Spinal Injuries
* Heat-Related Emergencies
* Hypothermia
* Altitude-Related Illnesses
* Allergies and Anaphylaxis
* Burns
* Bone and Joint Injuries
* Wounds and Wound Infection

Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
Course length: 16 hours; 2 year certification

Cost is $125.00 and will be conducted Saturday April 23 0900-1700 and will resume Saturday April 30 0900-1700.

Please register at American Red Cross Southern AZ Chapter http://www.redcrossarizona.orgor call 520-318-6872

[Cultjam]

If it's anything like the Wilderness First Aid class held in Phoenix last January, it's a good class. Don't forget to clap!