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Wilderness First Aid

This 2 day (20 hour) Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is for anyone who wants to learn life-saving skills in a variety of environments. The course is designed for remote environments (outdoors, disaster, travel, rural areas) and focuses on improvising with limited resources. Skills include how to recognize and effectively manage a medical emergency, treating a variety of injuries, bleeding and infection control, splinting fractures, handling environmental emergencies such as heat exhaustion, lightning strikes, drowning, snake bites and more. WFA is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts; those who travel internationally or to remote areas; homesteaders and those wanting to be more self-sufficient; those living in rural locations; students in the medical field who would like hands on training; scout or trip leaders; and anyone who would like to learn first aid skills. The course will provide you with the nationally recognized SOLO WFA Certification, which lasts for 2 years, as well as Adult CPR certification. Participants must attend both days to receive their certifications. Program suitable for participants ages 13 and older. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact [email protected]. Register online at http://bit.ly/3yVuQke $245 Registration Fee Payable Online
Type: Take a Class
Topic: Nature
Organization Name: Manatee County Natural Resources
Register: http://bit.ly/3yVuQke

Date & Time

Apr 25, 2023 - Apr 26, 2023

Location

Emerson Point Preserve