Opportunities From: Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado

 Why it's Important: Being prepared for the unexpected can save lives. The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care and deliver a cohesive report. VOC projects and trainings often take place in remote areas, and participating in this training is a great way to increase the safety of your crew.

What you'll learn: This learning experience forces students to think creatively, adapt to ever changing situations, and learn valuable leadership, decision making, and communication skills. Some topics covered in this course include:

Rescuer, patient and bystander mental health Inclusive and compassionate patient care Prevention of potential problems Performing a basic physical exam, identifying abnormalities and life-threatening problems, obtaining vital signs, patient history, and writing and verbalizing a report for a walk-out evacuation or hand-off Treatment and stabilization of emergencies, improvising splints, bleeding and wound control, management of heat and cold illnesses, hydration problems, drownings, lighting injuries, spinal cord protection, basic patient lifts and transfers Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and special considerations for the wilderness, Epinephrine administration, and first aid kit planning for specific activities and needs

Essential Details:

This training costs $250. Please click here to pay for the course and get more details on the exact location. If you cancel within 2 weeks of the training you will not be reimbursed. This training is on March 14-15. It is required to attend both days of the training. This training will take place in Denver, Colorado. Exact location details will be shared once you have registered and paid for the course. This training is different than the First Aid and CPR courses also offered by VOC. This course is also different than Wilderness First Responder.Cancellations within 2 weeks of the training will not be eligible for a refund.

If you have questions or concerns please contact Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

In this Saturday afternoon workshop, you will receive a universally applicable certification training 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, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and practice your training in a hands-on setting.

Essential Details:

This course takes place on Saturday, March 28 from 1:00PM-5:30PM. This course takes place in Denver, Colorado. The exact location will be emailed to you once you have registered for the training. Cost: $60 to be paid upon arrival in class by cash or checks made payable to Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado. If you are a VOC leader there is no cost for this training. Email Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org to ensure you qualify for the VOC Leader rate.

 

For questions please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org

In this Saturday afternoon workshop, you will receive a universally applicable recertification training in Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid to deliver life-saving care in the outdoors. This course is for folks who have been previously certified in First Aid and CPR. In this course you will review 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, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and practice your training in a hands-on setting.

Essential Details:

This course takes place on Saturday, March 28 from 8:00AM-12:30PM. This course takes place in Denver, Colorado. The exact location will be emailed to you once you have registered for the training. Cost: $60 to be paid upon arrival in class by cash, credit card, or checks made payable to Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado. If you are a VOC leader there is no cost for this training. Email Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org to ensure you qualify for the VOC Leader rate.

 

For questions please reach out to Benjamin Kromash at ben@voc.org