AMC New York-North Jersey Chapter

Wilderness First Aid Training Courses

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Wilderness First Aid Training Courses Notice



ECSI Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Medicine for those who travel where ambulances can't. Length: 16 hours over 2 days. Both days are required to certify. Topics covered include:
First Day   Second Day
Introduction Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries (cont’d)
What is wilderness 1st aid? Environmental emergencies
Assessment Plant dermatitis
Soft tissue injuries Animal and insect bites
Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries Moving, extrication and evacuation
  Wrap up

No prior first aid experience is necessary. The course is a mix of classroom lecture and practical exercises.

Course Costs:

ServiceCost
WFA Course for AMC Members $55.00
WFA Course for Non-AMC Members$80.00
Late Registration Fee (Imposed on people paying at the door. You must have committee approval to pay at the door.)$10.00

Students with their own copy of the text book will be given a $15.00 credit after the course is complete.

Registration closes on the deadline date at 11:59 PM. Course fee includes text, handouts plus ECSI certification on successful completion.

Refund/Cancellation Policy - Please Read!

  • If we cancel a course for any reason all fees will be refunded
  • Registrants canceling before the deadline will receive a full refund.
  • Registrants canceling after the deadline but before the start of the course will receive a 50% refund.
  • Registrants who do not show up for the course forfeit all course fees.
  • If you must cancel call the lead instructor as soon as possible.

Transportation Policy – Please Read!

  • There is no public transportation to the course sites. We regret that. We make a good faith effort to match people for car pools as a service to the people who register for our courses. However, it is your responsibility to get to the course location and to get there on time. We will not refund course fees due to transportation snafus.

Sat./Sun., March 14 & 15, 2009

Sat./Sun., March 14 & 15, 2009. Wilderness First Aid.
Emergency medicine for those who travel where ambulances can't. A 2-day, 16-hour course taught by volunteer AMC instructors. Location: Rockland County Fire Training Center, Pomona, NY Price: $55.00 N-M, $80.00. Price includes textbook and certification on successful completion. Transportation: No public transportation available. Registration deadline: 02/14/2009 23:59 (or earlier if the course fills up.) Additional $10 late registration fee and registration through WFA chair required.
     Sorry, registration for the [Sat./Sun., March 14 & 15, 2009] class closed 02/14/2009 23:59 .
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Sat./Sun., Nov 8 & 9, 2008

Sat./Sun., Nov 8 & 9, 2008 Wilderness First Aid has completed.

Sat./Sun., Sep 8 & 9, 2008

Sat./Sun., Sep 8 & 9, 2008 Wilderness First Aid has completed.

 
 

Information: For more information about these courses, contact the registrars.

Chapter Activity Disclaimer


The activities and events listed in the New York-North Jersey Chapter Schedule, and other AMC publications, involve varying degrees of danger. When you participate in one of these activities, you should be both physically and mentally prepared and equipped with the appropriate gear. You should always be aware of the risks involved in outdoor activities and conduct yourself accordingly. The trip leader is not responsible for your safety, you are. Prior to registering for any activity, you are encouraged to discuss your capabilities with the trip leader.
To participate in Club and Chapter activities, individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult, or obtain prior consent from the trip leader. Persons accompanying a minor are responsible for the minor's actions.

Chapter Chair


Chapter Chair information can be found on the Committee Page.