Wilderness First Aid [20h]
The Dept. of Geography is organizing two 20 hour Wilderness First Aid course in April.
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The next 20 hour Wilderness First Aid courses will be at a Montreal Sports Club on November 23 & 24. The instructor will be from .
Day 1 : 08h30 am to about 10 pm. It is a long day. And
Day 2 : 08h30 to 17h30.
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A minimum of 7 committed participants is required to run a course.
If we have fewer than 7 participants before the course, the group will have the option of paying slightly more per person, so the course goes ahead.
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Training and topics.
- CPR and AED cardiac defibrilation.
- First Aid treatment of injuries - basics and specifics for remote locations.
- Assessing and stabilizing injuries in preparation for emergency evacuation.
- 3 - 4 outdoor simulations near Burnside Hall.
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Certification and first aid books will be provided.
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Some research grants cover the cost of Wilderness First Aid training, so ask your supervisors.
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Cost. The cost per participant will be $250 including taxes. [To be confirmed]
Location of course. Sports club, ask Sirius for details
To register: 20h Wilderness First Aid on Nov 23-24:
For additional information, Please contact
Feel free to contact me for more info. Tell your friends about the course. Stay safe.
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Sincerely,
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Paula
Technician
Dept. of Geography
Cel. 438-929-4493
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