2022-CANCELLED: Adult CPR & First Aid Training @ Monte Vista (March)

Start Date-End Date: 03/19/2022-03/19/2022 Land Manager Office: Land Manager Contact: Katie Goodleaf Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: USFS - Rio Grande National Forest Summary: Learn how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies. Description: Free course open to volunteers from any organization, this course is specifically intended for individuals leading trail or restoration crews. This class is also intended for either new certificationor re-certification. One day can save a life. In this Saturday workshop, you will receive a universally applicable certification in Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid to deliver life-saving care in the outdoors. Signs and symptoms of common injuries and illnesses will be demonstrated in sample scenarios and accompanied by the recommended steps to aid the patient while emergency medical services are en route. With a small class size of less than 15 people, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and practice your training in a hands-on setting. About Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI) Originally created in collaboration with other organizations, OSI offers affordable, in-depth training courses for volunteers and employees from any organization to learn or improve their stewardship skills and prepare for a variety of leadership roles. Approximately 300 people each year receive OSI training in topics such as volunteer crew leadership; trail design, construction, and maintenance; ecological, habitat, and fire restoration; crosscut saw skills and more. OSI is a program of Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC), the state's oldest, largest, and leading outdoor stewardship nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www.voc.org/osi or call 303-715-1010. Latitude/Longitude: 37.58363403561389, -106.18153090795629 Additional Information: Please note; This will be FREE an in-person certification course offered in in the San Luis Valley by the Rio Grande National Forest. A current CPR/First Aid certification is required for all USFS crosscut and chainsawcertifications. Get a jump on your CPR/First Aid certification prior to our OSI saw certification offerings this season! Camping Available: No Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 15 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: