Wilderness and Remote First Aid (WaRFA)
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Date: Fri Feb 27, 6:30 PM CST - Sun Mar 01, 4:00 PM CST
Category:
  • Adult Training
Level:
  • Volunteers
Must hold and maintain current adult CPR/AED certification. Designed for leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course. 16 hour class time, 2 year certification.

This GSSJC-hosted course will take place at the Adult Training Center at Camp Agnes Arnold over a full weekend. Attendance for the whole weekend is required. Accommodations are climate controlled dormitories. Please pack accordingly. Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch as well as snacks throughout training will be provided.
 
Prerequisites: Must hold and maintain current First Aid CPR/AED certification. Separate registration is available for First Aid CPR/AED Blended on January 13 and February 7. If you already hold a current First Aid CPR/AED, please upload it to the council certification drop at: https://gssjc.me/4lrACRU
 
Topics include:
  • Primary and Secondary Assessments
  • Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
  • Heat-Related Emergencies
  • Hypothermia
  • Altitude-Related Illnesses
  • Allergies and Anaphylaxis
  • Burns
  • Bone and Joint Injuries
  • Wounds and Wound Infection
 
Hosted by: GSSJC at Camp Agnes Arnold, Conroe, TX
 
Tagalongs: No tagalongs are allowed at this event.
 
Minimum Registration: 6 adult participants must register for this course to move forward. If the course cannot be held, a full refund of registration fees will be provided.
 
Bring: F-22 Adult Emergency Slip, F-1157 Assumption of Risk, Packing list will be emailed prior to event.
Check-in/Check-out: Check-in is Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. Course will conclude on Sunday by 4:00 p.m. 
 
Contact: Dejah Covick, 713-292-0300, customerservice@sjgs.org
 
 
By registering for this activity, you acknowledge that you understand the refund policy. The additional document with online course information will be posted in the My Events section of your MyAccount profile and will be viewable as soon as your registration is complete.