Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definite care of a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. In this wilderness first aid class, students will learn how to assess, treat and, when possible, prevent medical and traumatic emergencies within the scope of their training.

DATES:  February 27 & 28, 2021

TIME:  8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day

LOCATION:  Camp Eastman

COST:  $50/student

PREREQUISITE:  Current CPR/AED Certification required for course completion.

REGISTRATION:  Pre-registration guarantees placement in class. Please register below.

Mississippi Valley Council registered Scouts/Scouters will have priority placement for this class.

ASHI Wilderness First Aid course meets the Scouting America Mississippi Valley Council Wilderness First Aid guidelines for all high adventure bases.

For more information, contact Course Director Jim Mehaffy at jpmehaffy@gmail.com or 319.572.1333; or Staff Advisor Heather Huebner at heather.huebner@scouting.org or 319.316.3144

2021 Wilderness First Aid Flyer