Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Class

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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Class

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Cleveland Ga

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 22 2009 8:30 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Sun, Apr 26 2009 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Aug 18 2009 8:00 pm

Event Duration:

Two Weekends (Sat/Sun August 22, 23. 29, 30)

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Trip Leader(s):

Scott Sanders

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

Wilderness First Responder Class taught by Wilderness Nurse Karon Bradley of Wiser (see bio below). Wiser teaches all the Georgia Park Rangers WFR.

Dates August 22, 23, and August 29, 30.
Cleveland, GA.
Classes start at 9:00 am - all four days.
First day of class Aug 22 - be there at 8:30 am.
The price is $395.00 per person.

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER CLASSES

In just 4 days you will go from being a helpless bystander to a lean mean "WOOFER" machine, ready to jump in and save a life. Since Professional CPR is a prerequisite for the course, it is included. The course is based on the practice guidelines of the Wilderness Medical Society. It is a 52 hours intense but rewarding learning experience. Yes...there is classroom work. But for all of you wilderness types there is plenty of hands-on practice as well as realistic, adrenaline-pumping, mock drill scenarios.

The Wilderness First Responder class is for anyone who spends work or leisure time in the outdoors. It covers the treatment of a wide range of accidents and/or injuries that can occur in the back country. You will learn methods for treating minor injuries such as blisters and sunburn to pulling traction on a broken femur. You will learn to improvise with items that you have with you such as backpacks, belts, bandanas, etc.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion, each participant would receive their nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder and Professional CPR certifications.

THE INSTRUCTOR

The instructor, Karon Bradley, has been an R.N. for 34 years and a wilderness camp nurse for the last 20 years. She is certified by the state to teach Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness First Aid. She is also certified to teach American Heart and Red Cross CPR. She has been teaching wilderness medical classes locally and around country for the last 10 years.

LOCAL CLASSES

Several classes a year are taught in Cleveland, GA, and are open to the public. Cleveland is located about 75 miles N.E. of Atlanta in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The price is $395.00 per person. This includes the books, lunches, and snacks. We'll even find you a spot to roll out your sleeping bag.

More info from their website (wiser-wfr.com)

Price $395.00 paid directly to Wiser-WFR.com.
$100 Deposit required at sign up.

Contact to make payment arrangements:

Sharon Downing
The Lovely Assistant
(706) 200-6800
Mention Scott Sanders/AOC when calling!!

I will email Wiser .pdf sign up forms to participants when you registered on AOC site.


Link to WFR Word doc Sign up form

Directions, book and handouts will be sent out from Wiser after your registration in advance of class.

**Minimum 10 participants needed by August 8, or the class will be canceled.

We have been allocated 12 slots to fill, but this number may be increased or decreased depending on Wiser's other advertising. It's possible they may take more participants from AOC, SO WAIT LIST yourself and I'll contact them to see if we can have more slots.

Required Items to Bring:
Sleeping Bag, good attitude

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Chocolate for Share (the Lovely Assistant)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be provided with books.

Notes:

Payments of the deposit need to be made by each participant within one week of registration on this site. The balance must be paid in accordance with Wiser - WFR.

If anyone is signed up and has not paid their deposit within two weeks of the sign up date, I may allow a wait listed person to make payment and the "un Paid" participant may loose their slot.

YOU HAVE NOT registered for this class unless WISER has received your deposit.

Slots may be removed with no notice.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

$395 per person includes books, lunches and snacks and a place to sleep. Each participant makes payment directly to Wiser. AOC does not collect any money.

$100 deposit required at sign-up with Wiser!!

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: As Per Wiser - WFR policy.