COURSE DESCRIPTION

Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to emergency medical response in the backcountry. It is designed for people who love outdoor activities, and are wondering what to do if we, or our fellow hikers, backpackers, cyclists, kayakers, or skiers, have an accident or medical problem out on the trail or water.

Course Topics:

• Scene & Patient Assessment
• Head & Spinal Injuries
• Wounds and Burns
• Orthopedic Injuries
• Abdominal, Respiratory, and Cardiac Issues
• Drowning
• Cold & Heat
• Lightning
• Wilderness First Aid Scenarios

Course Instructor

Todd Miner, Ed.D, FAWM, recently retired from his position as Director of Education & Senior Instructor in Emergency and Wilderness Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Todd is generously donating his time, talents, and the net proceeds from the course to the Cayuga Trails Club.

DATE & TIME

Saturday, May 30, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;  & Sunday, May 31, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

LOCATION

The course will be held in a private building near the Lindsay Parsons Biodiversity Preserve in West Danby, NY.  Directions will be shared a week before the course.

COURSE TUITION

Cost for enrolling in the class is $195