Forgot to recert.

upnorth

upnorth

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I had to do the full two day First Aid\CPR ''A'' because I forgot to recertify. It kind of sucked as it ate a weekend and I've gone through it multiple times before. But it was also moderately interesting. For the first time I was watching the films and doing the practicals while visualizing how it could work outdoors. One film even had a guy improvizing an arm sling with two plastic bags and a roll of duct tape. That caught my attention. So instead of a nail on chalk board experience I tuned in to ways to help others or myself that get hurt outdoors. I have also been upgrading my dressings\bandages in the last year. I'd rather have a few skills and at least some half decent med supplies, as opposed to standing their freaked without a clue.
 
UP,

Good for you, for getting it done.

I used to be a wilderness first responder, if you are going to spend a lot time in the outdoors, especially with young ones. I highly recommend the wilderness versions.

Wilderness Medicine is a good reference book as well.

LV
 
What LV said. I was a Wilderness First Responder for many years as well - my job at the time required it. Good first aid training (with a backcountry emphasis) seems to be one of the most commonly overlooked, and under-emphasized outdoor skills, for some reason. Owning a good first aid kit is one thing, but knowing how to use it is something else. I would highly recommend these folks as a source for training (if nothing else, you can get on their email list and you can periodically get good info, scenarios, reviews, etc):

http://www.nols.edu/wmi/
 
I fully concur with LostViking and Smithhammer!!! NOLS classes are awesome - nothing compared to any first aid class I've ever taken. No boring videos, no wanna be medic instructors just realistic, pragmatic hands-on simulated excersies by well qualified professionals. The class is usually full of experienced ski instructors, hunting guides, church camp workers and others who are serious about the health and well being of those intrusted in their charge. The training is applicable for urban, disaster, and wilderness applications. The NOLS classes are one of the few course I return to before my certs expires.
 
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LostViking said:
UP,

Good for you, for getting it done.

I used to be a wilderness first responder, if you are going to spend a lot time in the outdoors, especially with young ones. I highly recommend the wilderness versions.

Wilderness Medicine is a good reference book as well.

LV
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I will have to look into outdoor oriented courses now. It really didn't occur to me that this could dovetail and becoming more interesting to me. It was always just another workplace requirement every three years.
:)
 
Smithhammer said:
What LV said. I was a Wilderness First Responder for many years as well - my job at the time required it. Good first aid training (with a backcountry emphasis) seems to be one of the most commonly overlooked, and under-emphasized outdoor skills, for some reason. Owning a good first aid kit is one thing, but knowing how to use it is something else. I would highly recommend these folks as a source for training (if nothing else, you can get on their email list and you can periodically get good info, scenarios, reviews, etc):

http://www.nols.edu/wmi/
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Interesting site, thanks.
 
Quirt said:
I fully concur with LostViking and Smithhammer!!! NOLS classes are awesome - nothing compared to any first aid class I've ever taken. No boring videos, no wanna be medic instructors just realistic, pragmatic hands-on simulated excersies by well qualified professionals. The class is usually full of experienced ski instructors, hunting guides, church camp workers and others who are serious about the health and well being of those intrusted in their charge. The training is applicable for urban, disaster, and wilderness applications. The NOLS classes are one of the few course I return to before my certs expires.
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