Name: Intro to Wilderness First Aid (2-day) |
Starts: Sat Jun 24, 2017 |
Meetup: See Canada West Website |
Return: Sun Jun 25, 2017 |
Registration opens: Sun May 07, 2017 |
Event category: Instructional Program |
Difficulty grade: A1 [?] |
For members only: Yes |
Screening used: No |
Max participants: 5 |
Organizer: Chloe Gendron ![]() |
Profile info: |
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Description: Are you prepared to deal with someone who gets injured or sick in the backcountry? This 2-day Intro to Wilderness First Aid course focuses on medical concepts and basic life support skills that will help you react in a backcountry emergency. Learn to improvise 1st Aid systems with a variety of common materials available to you on most outdoor activities. Intro IWFA is targeted to outdoor enthusiasts who participate on day or weekend trips.The course will be split between classroom and field sessions, please come prepared for conducting field simulations outdoors in all weather conditions.
Special offer to BCMC members: $180 +GST (20% off of regular $225 +GST)
Date: June 24-25
Provider: Canada West Mountain School
(1) Click "Join this Trip" on the left side of the page. You will be added to the Waiting List
(2) Once on the Waiting List you will have access to the Course Online Payment section on the left side of the page where a promo code will be displayed. Take note of this promo code
(3) Follow this link: http://themountainschool.com/program/wilderness-first-aid-intro/ and follow the prompts to complete your payment. Use the promo code to get the $180 special pricing.
(5) Keep your eye on your email inbox for further updates
You may be required to provide proof of membership by email to complete registration.
If anyone has problems with final steps of the registration call Linda at 604-878-7007 or email: info@themountainschool.com