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SUMMARY:SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will take place at Grandfather Mountain and be hosted by Nantahala Outdoor Center’s SOLO Southeast Wilderness Medicine and Survival School. Instruction both days is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. \nRegistration is currently up and running and is being hosted online by SOLO Southeast. Register here. (Look for the Grandfather Mountain event taking place Aug. 23-24.) The cost is $285. \nAll participants must be 14 years or older. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nAbout the course\nThis 2-day entry-level course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking for introductory first aid training and backcountry medical skills. There are no prerequisites for this class. Holders of a current Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification from SOLO may use this course for recertification. \nWilderness First Aid (WFA) covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. Students will have an opportunity to learn practical skills through hands-on scenarios as well as in a traditional classroom setting. \nCourse topics \n\nWilderness vs. Urban First Aid\nPatient Assessment System\n\nInitial Survey\nPrimary Survey\nSecondary Survey\nDocumentation (SOAP Notes)\n\n\nPatient Lifting and Moving\nShock\nTraumatic Issues\n\nMusculoskeletal – Sprains\, Strains\, & Fractures\nSpinal Cord Injury Management\nSoft Tissue Injuries\n\nStopping the Bleed\nWound Cleaning\nBandaging Skills\nInfections\nBurns\n\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Issues\n\nThe Human Animal\nHypothermia and Frostbite\nHeat Illness: Dehydration\, Heat Exhaustion\, & Heat Stroke\nNorth American Bites & Stings\nLightning\nBack Country Essentials: Bivouac & Survival Skills\n\n\nMedical Issues\n\nChanges in Level of Consciousness\nBreathing Issues: Asthma\, Allergic Reaction\, etc.\nAnaphylaxis\nDiabetes\nChest Pain\n\n\nWritten Test and Course Completion\n\nAbout SOLO\nSOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities) is the oldest continuously operated school of Wilderness Medicine in the world. Since 1976\, with the opening of the SOLO campus in New Hampshire\, SOLO has been the undisputed leader in wilderness medicine. SOLO offers top-notch\, industry-recognized courses across the United States and around the world. Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is proud to be the Southeastern home for SOLO Southeast\, leaders in wilderness medicine training.
URL:https://grandfather.com/event/solo-wfa/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
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