Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends
time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be
used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may
be far away. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors will complete several
steps of their grade level First Aid badges. Prerequisites: Must be at
least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification. 2
year certification with digital certificate available upon successful
completion of course.
Course length: 16 hours over 2
days
Provided: Learning materials and Saturday lunch
& dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch.
Topics
include:
Primary and Secondary Assessments
Head/Brain,
Neck and Spinal Injuries
Heat-Related Emergencies
Hypothermia
Altitude-Related Illnesses
Allergies and
Anaphylaxis
Burns
Bone and Joint Injuries
Wounds and
Wound Infection