Wilderness First Aid Course
Wickiup Hill Learning Center, Linn County
Saturday, January 25, 2025
This two-day
course immerses participants in basic wilderness medicine procedures, preparing
individuals to take immediate action when an outdoor activity doesn't go as
planned and 911 Responders are hours away. Time is split between interactive
classroom sessions and hands-on field scenarios to prepare participants and
help them quickly develop basic backcountry medical care skills. The course
focus is on patient assessment, stabilization and emergency treatment of issues
such as hypothermia and snakebites, as well as understanding of when and how to
attempt evacuation. Participants will emerge capable of calmly responding to a
wide variety of emergency situations.
Minimum age requirement for this course
is 14.
This
OSRE/Sierra Rescue International certification course presents skills and
techniques according to practice guidelines established by the Wilderness
Medical Society as outlined in the Wilderness Medical Society Practice
Guidelines.
Students
completing the course will receive a nationally recognized 16hr SRI Wilderness
First Aid Card (good for three years!)
Your
registration on this website holds a spot - but your registration is not considered
complete until we have a check secured in the amount of $225 per participant
prior to the December 16 deadline. Checks must be made out to Linn County
Treasurer and must be sent to Wickiup Hill LC, C/O Chuck U, 10260 Morris Hills Road,
Toddville, IA 52341.
We have a
full kitchen available, and participants are encouraged to bring snacks to share
for a sharing table, if you like. Meals and lodging are not provided. More details may be sent
as this firms up.
