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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - Tacoma - 10 March 2024

First Aid Course

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) 10 March 2024, at Tacoma Program Center (Base Medical)

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Scott Schissel
Scott Schissel
Leader
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This is course is being prioritized for the Tacoma Scramble course.  Please do not register if you are not part of this 2024 course.
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ON 19 February 2024,  0800 ALL SLOTS OPEN ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL MOUNTAINEERS MEMBERS.
This Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification course is delivered in a hybrid format, with an online component, a practical hands on training component, and a final assessment.
Part One: Online Learning:
Once you sign up, you are all set.  About two weeks out from hands on, in person meeting, you will get a link to start your online learning.   All lectures are video-based and the course can be taken at your own pace as long as you finish by the deadline. Review as many times as necessary. 
*If you have not received the link to start online portion within two week of the hands on portion of course, check your spam then email me.


Part Two: Hands On Practical Training (In Person at Tacoma Clubhouse) - 10 March 2024, 0800
The practical training focuses on the hands-on skills necessary to gain certification and is coordinated by a Base Medical Certified Instructor.

Part Three: Final Assessment
The Final Assessment is conducted online after the practical training and includes the final exam. The final exam must be passed with an 80% or higher. 
Note: Once course is paid there is no refund. Money is paid to base medical per person to gain access to online portion of learning.

If you have any questions about the course, please contact the course leader,  Scott Schissel - Scott.schissel8845@gmail.com

Badges you will earn:

Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

Roster
Required Equipment

This course is a mixture of inside and outside experiences. You may be asked to sit or lay on the ground as part of a practice scenario.  Additionally, stage make-up (moulage) is used to represent injuries.  Please wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty!  Below is a list of items recommended for this course:

Pen/Pencil and notepad

First Aid Kit

Gear and clothing appropriate for varying weather.

Gear and clothing appropriate the the activity you participate in with the Mountaineers.

Water bottle, snacks, lunch, coffee mug, etc.

Sit pad, outdoor chair, closed-cell foam pad. 

Course Materials

There are no materials for this course.