Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things
happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a
few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome
and a bad one-and maybe even save a life._COURSE LED BY SOLO
INSTRUCTOR_
Studies have shown that many recreational accidents are preventable,
and that improper care of trauma can compound even the simplest of
injuries. Through our involvement in emergency medicine and rescue
efforts, we at SOLO feel there is a need for training for all outdoors
people - training which stresses preparedness and prevention; training
which encompasses all phases of off-road emergencies; training which
focuses on extended care issues on prolonged transport situations.
Very few first aid programs actually address the issues of providing
emergency care in a rural, wilderness, or extended care setting.
This is Solo's twenty-fifth year offering its workshops in Wilderness
First Aid. Designed specifically for groups and their leaders, this
16-hour program covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention
to assessment and treatment. All SOLO instructors are experienced
rescue personnel with extensive outdoor experience and have been
selected not only for their expertise in emergency medicine and
rescue, but also for their teaching skills.
Classroom lectures and discussions are supplemented by practical work
and problem-solving exercises. The emphasis is always on hands-on
experience. Scenarios are an important part of this training.
DAY 1:
* Patient Assessment System
* Shock
* Long-Term Patient Care
* Soft Tissue Injuries
DAY 2:
* Environmental Emergencies
* Fractures/Dislocations
* Splint Improvisation
* Preparedness
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