EMERGENCY CARE & SAFETY INSTITUTE Wilderness First Aid Course

Downloadable Forms:

• Info Sheet
• Wilderness First Aid Course Flier
• Wilderness First Aid Registration Form

Venturing Crew #77, North Valley District, Minsi Trails Council is pleased to offer the Emergency Care & Safety Institute BSA Wilderness First Aid course.

Where:

Seisholtzville Fire Co.
24 Saint Peters Road
Macungie, PA 18062

Course Description:

• This is a nationally certified Emergency Care & Safety Institute course.
• Participants successfully completing the course will receive certificates for BSA Wilderness First Aid, Standard First Aid, and Adult CPR/AED which are valid for two years.
• Completion of this course is now required for all units participating in a high adventure activity, such as Philmont or Sea Base. At least one person per crew must be certified (it is strongly recommended that at least two people are certified).
• This course is recommended in the Guide to Safe Scouting for all groups conducting wilderness camping. Trek Safely guidelines specifically mention it.
• Emergency Care & Safety Institute courses are recognized by the Boy Scouts of America, OSHA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, as well as other national organizations.

Topics covered:

• Delayed-help situations, emergency action steps, scene assessment and management, patient assessment and records, disease transmission prevention, prioritizing care, contacting help, long term care, wounds, injuries, sudden illnesses, bites & stings, backcountry miseries, plan execution, and evacuation planning.

Prerequisites:

• There are no first aid prerequisites required, but basic first aid skills are recommended (example: Boy Scout First Aid M.B. skills).

Participants:

• Participation is open to all Venturers and Boy Scouts aged 14 and leaders. All Venturers and Scouts must have the approval of their Crew Advisor or Scoutmaster.

Costs:

• The cost for the course ($110 per person) includes educational materials, supplies, certificates, and if applicable food and lodging.

Course Length:

• The length of the course is approximately 20 hours.
• PA DOH EMS Continuing Education Units (Con-Ed):
• 12.5 Medical/Trauma and 4 Other con-ed credits will be awarded to EMR, EMT, EMT-P

Registration / Contact:

BSA Crew #77 Advisor Chris Lubenetski by phone at 610-972-4045 or by e-mail at VentureCrew77@aol.com