Standard first aid practices are generally based on the assumption that help will arrive shortly and that the patient will be out of your hands and at the hospital in under an hour. Accidents can and do happen, and all too often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. Not only does this lead to improper care of the patient, but it also endangers the entire group. WFA addresses the medical and logistical issues that arise where there is no ambulance, no roof or walls to provide shelter from the elements, supplies are few, the length of the wait for help is unknown, and moving the patient a short distance might take hours. Classroom lectures and discussions are supplemented by practical work and problem-solving scenarios that provide hands-on experience. The WFA course is an intense yet fun journey through the world of wilderness emergency care and is recommended for all outdoors people. An emphasis on long-term care and evacuation complications in the backcountry make this course unique. Fee: $140 with optional lodging available at $15 per night in the Double Cottage. $80 subsidy available for active Berkshire Chapter leaders.
Date(s):
May 16, 2009 - May 17, 2009 (Sat - Sun)
Location:
Noble View Camp, Russell,
Massachusetts, Pioneer Valley,
MA
Trip Difficulty:
Excellent training and preparation!
Nearby AMC Destination:
Noble View Camp
Sponsoring Chapter:
Berkshire
Leader:
Gary Forish
413-519-3251
(best time to call: before 8)
Registration is required for this trip. See contact above.
