Wilderness First Aid Training

Wilderness First Aid is a 24 hour wilderness training course for those who do more serious wilderness activities. It is the choice of many wilderness. Training designed for camp counselors, bike patrollers, outdoor enthusiasts, search and rescue teams, law enforcement, rangers, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts leaders and guides, as well as backcountry hikers. It is also suitable for those who will be participating in 1-4 day trips where they may have to care for a patient for hours before help can arrive.

WFA presents wilderness topics in more detail, provides more time for skills practice, and also includes role-playing wilderness accident scenarios. This course does not include CPR instruction. Certification is good for 3 years.

This class meets the requirements for Wilderness First Aid established by Boy Scouts of America Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The course is recommended for camp counselors, outdoor enthusiast, search and rescue teams, law enforcement, rangers, Boy and Girl Scouts leaders and guides and those who are in the backcountry for extended periods and may have to care for a patient for days.

The course length may vary depending on whether the class has had previous training, or does enough reading and preparation to reduce the need for extended lectures. Skills’ training is intensive, with many role-playing wilderness accident scenarios.

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admin, January 23rd 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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First Aid Supplies Plus Offering New Emergency Preparedness Products

At our First Aid Supplies Plus Internet based store, we regularly update our emergency preparedness product line with the latest available items. A few of the new products we have added recently are noted below. For more information, please visit our website.

TICK KEY: The Tick Key is an easy tool to use to remove the whole tick. Fabricated from high-strength anodized aluminum and easily stored in a pocket.

MUSCLE JEL 4 OZ TUBE: Muscle Jel Topical gel for fast acting relief of pain associated with back and muscle aches, arthritis, joint strains and sprains. Active Ingredient: Menthol 3.5% Contains Camphor and Panax Ginseng Root to warm aching muscles and joints. Muscle Jel is fast-acting, deep penetrating, long lasting pain relief in a clear, greaseless formula that won’t stain.

DELUXE SPLINTER REMOVAL KIT: Here’s everything you need to safely remove splinters and ticks and guard against infection. Kit includes sure-grip magnifying tweezers, alcohol prep pads, ointment, and adhesive bandages all packaged in a resealable vinyl pouch.

MOSQUITNO BAND Insect Repellent 36 Pk: Mosquitno is a 100% silicone rubber wrist band that is infused with the pleasant smelling, safe and natural ingredient citronella oil. Mosquitno repels mosquitoes, ticks and other insects. It’s a proven, safe alternative to traditional bug repellents that contain harmful or irritating chemicals. Mosquitno does not contain deet! Can be warn as a wrist band, as an ankle bracelet or looped on clothing or bag. Lasts for 150 hrs, safe for kids 3 years or older, non-toxic & waterproof.

Talon Rescue, TRECK, Emergency Knife / Belt Cutter: The TRECK is an emergency cutting tool, designed to remove multiple layers of clothing, equipment and other obstructions from a trauma patient.

First Aid Supplies Plus is an Internet based store, located in the metropolitan Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland vicinity. Servicing the local area with van delivery, we are a nationwide company that ships promptly and reliably to all fifty states. We regularly update our emergency preparedness product line — check back again soon for more new products!
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admin, December 21st 2010 | Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Emergency Medical Supplies (EMS), First Aid Supplies