{"id":347,"date":"2021-01-04T14:36:44","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T14:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schultzwebdesign.se\/EMT\/?page_id=347"},"modified":"2021-01-04T14:36:44","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T14:36:44","slug":"wilderness-first-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schultzwebdesign.se\/EMT\/wilderness-first-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilderness First Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Wilderness first aid is emergency care when delayed transit and limited resources are an issue- any time you are in the back country, a rural area or a developing nation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you hours away from a hospital?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Are the roads snowed in?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Have you backpacked hours away from rescue?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Are the only medical resources what you carry on your back?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Then you need Wilderness First Aid!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This 16+ hour course is for those who are in remote areas \u2013 away from the usual EMS services. The course expands general first aid to give more detailed information and hands-on skills practice for the remote setting \u2013 using what you will find in your backpack to care for patients. \u00a0The ESCI Wilderness First Aid class covers assessment and urgent first aid techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ESCI Wilderness First Aid is accepted at Philmont by the Boy Scouts of America.<\/span><\/p>\n

An optional Bee Sting class for the use of EPI pen will be offered at the end of class. It is limited to ages 21 and over and is the Oregon State Mandated Class. An additional fee is charged.<\/span><\/p>\n

Intended Audience<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A minimum age of 14 is recommended. CPR is required and will be reviewed on the first day of class.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need CPR, add 2+ hours for AHA Certification.<\/span><\/p>\n

Course Content<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n