Wilderness First Aid Course Offered

Sat, May 19, 2012 (All day) to Mon, May 21, 2012 (All day)

PRESS RELEASE
Wilderness First Aid Class to be Held May 19-20
Registration is now open for class near Lake Alturas
Registration is now open for the Wilderness First Aid class being held May 19-20 at Camp Perkins, near Lake Alturas in the Sawtooth Valley.
Fast paced and hands-on, this two day course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel in the outdoors. Whether spending time in the backcountry is your passion or your profession, you should never have to ask, "What do I do now?" On this course, you'll learn how to prepare for the unexpected. WMI's curriculum is unique and includes many advanced topics that other programs leave out such as dislocation reduction, focused spinal assessment and epinephrine administration.
In just two days, you'll have the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. This course is ideal for trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals in remote locations. WMI's course is pre-approved by such organizations as the American Camping Association, the United States Forest Service, and other governmental agencies.
Cost for the course is $190. Meals and lodging at Camp Perkins␣␣␣␣␣␣␣-style retreat center are available for an additional $95, but are not required. Contact Paul Holle at 208-720-8437 or holle.paul@gmail.com for more information or to register.