Wilderness First Aid Course

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*Wilderness First Aid*

The Department of Adventure Sports and Expeditionary Studies will host a
SOLO Wilderness First Aid training and certification course on December 2
and 3, 2023. This course is open to SUNY staff, faculty, and students for a
discounted rate and to the general public for $200. Please spread the word
and make the outdoors a safer place.

This is a 16-hour First Aid course "for the outdoor enthusiast or trip
leader who wants basic first aid training for short trips with family,
friends, and outdoor groups. This course meets the American Camp
Association guidelines. The WFA focuses on the basic skills of: Response
and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies,
Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. Accidents
happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind
picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? 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." https://soloschools.com/training-information/

This course can be used to recertify a Wilderness First Responder. A full
72+ hours Wilderness First Responder course, "The industry standard for
professional outdoor guides, ski patrol, and trip leaders, or for
individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for
extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions" will be hosted in late
January/early February 2025.

For more information, contact

Steven Maynard
he/him
(o) 518-564-5292
maynars at plattsburgh.edu
Associate Professor, Head of Paddle Sport and Outdoor Living Skills
Curriculum
Department of Adventure Sports and Expeditionary Studies
https://www.plattsburgh.edu/programs/expeditionary-studies-major.html
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