AMC New York-North Jersey Chapter
Wilderness First Aid Training Courses
Chapter Youth Program Re-Launches
The New York-North Jersey Chapter is gearing up to re-launch its chapter youth program, AMC Outings for Urban Kids (AOK), which will link urban youth groups with AMC leaders interested in sharing the wonder and adventure of the outdoors. The program will be targeted to children and teens who may not have had any previous opportunities to explore the natural environment.If you are interested in becoming a youth activity leader, please contact Richard Barcia at 212-303-8889 (w), (212) 832-0232 (h) or for further information. Please note that all leaders must undergo a background check as well as training, which will be provided by the AMC.
We are also presently looking for at least two chapter youth program coordinators to help supervise the program and serve as liaisons to participating agencies.
We hope that you will consider becoming part of this exciting and rewarding endeavor.
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:
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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.
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May Schedule
- No courses scheduled this month
June Schedule
- Sat./Sun., June 14-15. Wilderness First Aid. AMC Members Only.
- Wilderness First Aid for Backpackers and Others. Special backcountry emergency medicine course taught by volunteer AMC instructors. On-trail setting to simulate the conditions that we encounter while hiking. Open to all AMC members, but priority for registration given to current and prospective NY-NoJ AMC backpack or day hike leaders. $20 fee includes course materials and ECSI certification on successful completion. No public trans, L will try to arrange carpools. Price ( AMC Members Only): $20.00 Registration deadline: 04/07/2008 23:59 Additional $10 late registration fee and registration through WFA chair required.
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July Schedule
- No courses scheduled this month
August Schedule
- No courses scheduled this month
September Schedule
- No courses scheduled this month
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.
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