[Wilderness First Aid Page]Volunteer Wilderness First Aid Instructors Wanted
The Wilderness First Aid Committee is looking for a few good EMTs/Ski Patrollers to train in and instruct the Wilderness First aid Course for the NY-No. Jersey AMC.
Who we’re looking for:
- Candidates must hold certification as an EMT or NSP/OEC Tech (or higher) and hold a professional level CPR card.
- Candidates must have significant pre-hospital emergency medical experience (ALS or BLS).
- Candidates must have significant outdoor experience such as (but not limited to) hiking, backpacking, canoeing/kayaking, backcountry skiing, technical rock/ice climbing, etc.
- Teaching experience is helpful but not necessary.
- Candidates must be willing to commit to becoming WFA certified, taking a weekend training course plus a minimum teaching schedule of 2 weekends per year.
- Candidate must be an AMC member or join prior to acceptance to the program.
There are no costs to the candidate. All costs will be paid by the WFA Committee in return for instructing the course as a volunteer. In addition there is the possibility to teach the course on a paid basis.
For more information see our Web Page, and contact the WFA Chair