Wilderness First Aid Course
Location :
2701 Bradford Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Status :
OpeningActivity Type :
AquaticsAbout Camp
Designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs and is run through the American Red Cross.Topics Include:1. Primary and secondary assessments2. Head/brain, neck, and spinal injuries3. Heat-related emergencies4. Hypothermia5. Altitude-related illnesses6. Allergies and anaphylaxis7. Burns8. Bone and joint injuries9. Wounds and wound infectionsPrerequisites:Candidates must successfully pass the following course pre-requisites1. Candidates must be at least 14 years of age by the end of the course2. Candidates must possess basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (or higher level) certification or equivalent3. Candidates must complete all online components and content prior to the start of classTo pass, candidates must:1. Complete all online components and content prior to the start of class2. Attend all class sessions3. Demonstrate competency in all required skills and activities4. Correctly answer at least 80 percent of the questions in the final written examEnrollment note: Registration closes 2 weeks before first in-person date. There is online work required prior to in-person start date. Minimums must be met to run courses. No refunds are given after the 2 week window or in the case of failed prerequisite but credits will be used for future American Red Cross class or other Iowa City Parks & Recreation activity.