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Wilderness First Aid and Companion Rescue Combined Course
January 13 @ 8:00 am - January 15 @ 5:00 pm
VNTRbirds and Desert Mountain Medicine have come together to offer 2 courses that go hand in hand in the backcountry. AIARE Companion Rescue and Wilderness First Aid for Winter Backcountry Users.
This is a women specific WFA/Rescue course. We welcome femme, transgender and gender non-conforming people who are comfortable in a women-centered space.
MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION HERE!
What will you learn?
Wilderness First Aid for Winter:
· Traumatic Injuries Associated With Winter Backcountry Activities
· Winter Environmental Medicine
· Protocols And The ICAR Avalanche Burial Checklist
· Intro To Backcountry Communication Devices
· Winter Specific Litter Building and more!
Companion Rescue:
· Identify and be able to use gear necessary for avalanche rescue.
· Set up a realistic scenario in order to practice an avalanche rescue response.
· Improve their response skills and times.
· Develop a plan for continuing practice.
· All students will have the opportunity to get feedback from an instructor on their rescue skills and timed practice in a realistic scenario.