Foothills First Aid Committee

Foothills First Aid Committee

The Foothills Branch First Aid committee oversees training programs aimed at enhancing the emergency response capabilities of leaders and members in east side communities, particularly for backcountry medical emergencies. This includes not only coordinating these programs but also occasionally preparing the necessary materials.

VolunteerS Needed

We're seeking WFR, EMT, RN, or MD professionals to train as course instructors, who will be certified by Base Medical to access our student learning portal and teaching materials. Interested? Contact our committee!

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Courses

Foothills First aid Courses

Wilderness First Aid (WFA):

Gives participants the skills necessary to deliver first aid in a wilderness setting. This is a hybrid course consisting of  3 parts:

  • 8 or more hours of online course lessons and assessment.
  • 8 or more hours of in-person, hands-on practical training.
  • 2 hour online final assessment.

Typically held two times a year in April and September.

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Wilderness First Responder (WFR):

Is equipped with specialized skills for conducting initial assessments, managing injuries, making critical decisions, and providing life-saving care in remote areas where hospital care is delayed. This is a hybrid course which includes CPR training and  consists of 3 parts:

  • 24 or more hours of online course lessons and assessment.
  • 40 or more hours of in-person, hands-on practical training.
  • 2 hour online final assessment.

Typically held once a year in July.

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Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder are taught by experienced wilderness and emergency medical providers from Base Medical.

STOP THE BLEED®:

With 3 quick actions, you can be trained to save a life. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That’s why an instructor from the American College of Surgeons wants to train you how to STOP THE BLEED®. This seminar consists of 2 parts:

  • 25 minute Interactive online Course
  • 2 1/2 hour in-person live Skills-Only seminar

Typically held a few times a year.

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