Are you going to be part of a high adventure Philmont, Northern Tier or Sea Base crew? Are you a weekend hiker on the Appalachian Trail or in the Cohutta Wilderness? Are you ever out of cell phone range and unable to “Call 911” when you are with your troop or crew? If so, you need to know more than what is taught in standard first aid classes designed for places where “Call 911” brings emergency assistance. How good are your first aid skills? A well-trained Scout, Venturer or scouter with the first aid skills taught at this course will be an asset to any high adventure trek, venture crew or troop. Local troops should consider sponsoring their high adventure crew leaders and older scouts.

This will be the 2th annual October SOLO Basic Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course sponsored by the Atlanta Area Council Allatoona Aquatics Base. Professional wilderness first aid instructors from Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) of Conway, NH, will teach this 16-hour course. SOLO’s WFA training is a 2-year certification recognized by Philmont and other BSA high adventure programs. The course runs 8 AM – 5 PM on BOTH Saturday and Sunday. You must be present both days.

The cost of the course includes the course materials as well as professional instructors and their expenses. The course will fill at 45 people, and there will be a waiting list. No refunds after October 10th. The cost includes lunch but does NOT include other meals and lodging. A campsite will be available for course participants for the weekend, or participants may commute. There are motels and restaurants in nearby Woodstock and Canton.

There are no technical or training prerequisites for the course. The only requirement is your desire to upgrade your first aid skills. NOTE: CPR certification is not included or required. Classes will be taught in the open Pavilion at the Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base. Hands-on practice sessions/ scenarios take place in the adjoining forest. The course will go on rain or shine. Dress for the weather in layers to avoid hypothermia or heat exhaustion. Be prepared. You will receive additional information prior to the course. All participants must bring a current BSA Medical Form.

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Contact: Charlie Pineo, Camp Allatoona Aquatics Base volunteer, at (404) 520-2716, or by email at WildFirstAid@aol.com for additional information. Register by midnight Sunday, October 10th.

One person trained in this or an equivalent course has been REQUIRED for every Philmont Crew starting in the summer of 2008.

Class size:  Maximum 45

What to Bring:

The course will be taught outside and will go on rain or shine. Dress for the weather in layers to avoid hypothermia or heat exhaustion. Be prepared.

Prerequisites:

Resources:

For the most up-to-date Wilderness First Aid information and a list of Wilderness First Aid contacts, please visit www.firstaid-aac.org.

Registration:

Select the date below on which you'd like to participate. You'll be taken to that date entry on the Atlanta Area Council calendar. Note that you may see multiple CAAB programs listed for the desired date. Select the registration button at the bottom of the page.