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First Aid Trainings

WILDERNESS FIRST AID
The Wilderness Safety Council is offering Wilderness First Aid classes from NY to NC this year. The normal cost for Wilderness First Aid is $200. We are offering several classes at a reduced rate of  $160 to summer camps:

May 29-30: Baltimore, MD
May 15-16: Greensboro, NC (Hagan Stone Park)
June 1-2: Reidsville, NC (Betsy-Jeff Penn Camp)
May 18-19: Richmond, VA (Camp Hanover)

Further information and registration at this rate is available online only at: http://wfa.net/aca.shtml

You can register students in our other classes at the regular rate of $200.

A complete schedule of class dates and locations is available online at http://wfa.net. Don't hesitate to contact us by phone or email with any questions.

Wilderness First Aid is a program of the Wilderness Safety Council and meets ACA standards for 60 minutes or more from definitive medical treatment. You can learn more about our program by visiting the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) at: http://wfa.net/faq.shtml

You can learn more about what taking a Wilderness First Aid class is like by reading these accounts written from the student's perspective: http://wfa.net/resources.shtml

Wilderness First Aid course with CPR | May 7 - 9, 2010
Conducted by Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC)
Sponsored by Coastal Carolina University
Click here for registration information.

Chattahoochee Nature Center Certification Programs
9135 Willeo Road Roswell, GA 30075 | 770-992-2055

May 1st, 2010 (Sat) -- May 9th, 2010 (Sun)
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
 

Wilderness First Responder
On Site: Learning Outdoors

Wilderness First Responder: Saturday May 1st – Sunday May 9th, 8:30AM – 5PM with one late night, $595 Members & non-Members, This course, in partnership with Solo Schools, is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors and students in outdoor recreational programs. The 72-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended-care situations.  This course is designed specifically to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge your decision-making abilities.  Ages 16 – Adult, Pre-Registration Required. Click Here to Register. For more information, email adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 x 222.

 

May 15th, 2010 (Sat) -- May 16th, 2010 (Sun) 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
 

Wilderness First Aid
On Site: Learning Outdoors

Wilderness First Aid: Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th, 8:30AM – 5:30PM both days, $149 Members & non-Members, This course, in partnership with Solo Schools, provides entry-level training for outdoor enthusiasts to prepare themselves for outdoor trips. Topics covered range from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. All of our instructors have extensive outdoor experience and have been selected not only for their expertise in emergency medicine and rescue, but also for their teaching skills. WFA is a two-year certification that does not include CPR. American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR is an optional extra that can be taken on the evening of day one. Ages 16 – Adult, Pre-Registration Required. To Register, Click Here! For more information, email adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org or call (770) 992 -2055 x 222.

May 22nd, 2010 (Sat) -- May 23rd, 2010 (Sun) 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
 

Wilderness First Responder Recertification
On Site: Learning Outdoors

Wilderness First Responder Recertification: Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd, 8:30AM – 5:30PM both days, $164 Members & non-Members, This course, in partnership with Solo Schools, is an intensive two-day class specially designed for people who have completed WFR, whose certification is due to expire or will expire within one month of the date shown on the card. Taking the WFR Recertification will bring you up to date with all new wilderness protocols and refresh your memory on standard WFR curriculum. American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR, valid for two years, can be taken on the evening of the first day (5:30pm-7:30pm) at an additional charge of $35. Ages 16 – Adult, Pre-Registration Required. Click Here to Register. For more information, email adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 x 222.

Jun 5th, 2010 (Sat) -- Jun 6th, 2010 (Sun)
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
 

Wilderness Survival Course
On Site: Learning Outdoors

Wilderness Survival: Saturday June 5th and Sunday June 6th, 8:30AM – 5:30PM both days, Ages 16 - Adult, $140 Pre-Registration Required, Whether you're planning to audition for an episode of Survivor or just want to improve your wilderness aptitude, this workshop is bound to be an exciting weekend! We'll spend some time in the classroom, but the bulk of our learning will take place in scenarios on the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center.  Topics will include: Making a Plan: food, water, fire, shelter  - Water: collection, purification and filtration - Food: trapping, edible plants and cooking methods - Fire: wood, location, one match fire and Flint & Steel - Shelter: location and examples - Calling for Help: basic signaling and leaving notes or signs - Building Survival Kits

Don Lee Center Spring 2010 Trainings
(Open to the public)

The dates below are trainings the Don Lee Center is offering to the general public.If your camp would like to schedule a private training, please contact us at 252-249-1106 or info@donleecenter.org. For more information, or to register, click here.

Saturday, March 27 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Basic First Aid and CPR

Tuesday, May 11-Wednesday, May 12 - Wilderness First Aid/CPR Pro
                                  (additional housing rates apply if not commuting)

Wednesday, May 26-Thursday, May 27 - Wilderness First Aid/CPR Pro
                                  (additional housing rates apply if not commuting)

Tuesday, June 1 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Basic First Aid and CPR

Saturday, June 5 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Basic First Aid and CPR

 
 
 
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