This course meets Boy Scout High Adventure (including Philmont and the other High Adventure Bases), Girl Scouts of the USA Level II First Aider requirements, and CERT Level II. (However, it is not as comprehensive as the 60 Hour High Adventure First Aid - First Responder Course). Wilderness and Remote First Aid includes realistic scenarios where you will decide what is wrong with the "patient" and how to handle the situation, “in town” or miles away from an emergency room or paramedic care.
The fee covers the following materials: textbook (printed), study handouts, and ECSIWilderness and Remote First Aid Certificate. Please register by Friday, December 22, 2017 to ensure enough materials are ordered.
You will need to bring pencil, pen; a wrist watch (preferably with a second hand); and a small pen light. DATES: Saturday, January 6, 2018 & Saturday, January 13, 2018
TIME: 8:30 AM-to 5:00 PM. (BRING YOUR LUNCH. BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY)
LOCATION: Fresno Scout Service Center, 6005 N. Tamera Ave., Fresno, CA 93711
COST: $60.00 plus optional $25.00 ECSI Wilderness First Aid Field Guide, Second Edition (printed) REQUIRED TO COMPLETE COURSE: ADULT CPR (optional Class, Thursday Jan 11, 2018 6:30 – 8:30 PM).
CONTACT: Michael Foster at (559) 320-2100 or at Michael.foster@scouting.org.
For more information about the course materials, please contact Dr. Timothy Brox at
(559) 492-9640 or wtbrox.bsa@gmail.com