Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid Course

LEARN HOW to SAVE LIFE and LIMB in an

> urban disaster (natural or terrorist)

> rural area (not near a hospital)

> travel anywhere

> wilderness area

*** YOUR SPOT IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOU'VE COMPLETELY REGISTERED AT WWW.SOLOWFA.COM *** This is a 2-day class, 8:00am - 7pm each day both days.*** Course INFO, ONLINE REGISTRATION, other locations & dates: www.solowfa.com

OVERVIEW:

> No prerequisites

> For adults and focused teens. Know your loved ones are safe wherever they are.

> Hands-on learn how to care for an injured / ill person during the critical minutes or hours before ambulance / hospital arrival

> Blend of classroom instruction & hands-on rescue scenario practice

> Approved by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Girl Scouts of the USA, American Camping Association (ACA), University of Virginia (100% reimbursement for certain academic employees), and more

> 2-year SOLO WFA certification

> Counts as recertification for WFA, AWFA, WFR and wilderness part of W-EMT

> Testimonials: see below

TOPICS:

> Beyond the ‘golden hour’: wilderness/remote travel/disaster-delayed EMS arrival injury challenges and long-term patient care

> Patient Assessment System: thorough patient examination, treatment, monitoring, safety, and documentation

> Orthopedic Injuries and Treatment: Sprains, Strains, Fractures, and Spinal Cord Management

> Circulatory System Form and Function: Heart, Blood, Blood Vessels, Lungs, Brain

> Soft Tissue Injuries and Wound Treatment: Contusions, Abrasions, Lacerations, Flap Avulsions, Amputation, Punctures, Impalements,

> Bites, Stings, Blisters, Burns, and Infections

> Environmental Injuries and Treatment: Cold, Heat, Dehydration and Wilderness Survival

> Medical Emergencies and Critical Care: Shock, Allergies, Shortness of Breath, Brain Problems, and Heart Problems

> Patient movement: spinal cord precautions and clearing; pre- and post-evacuation treatment

> International Travel: preparing & packing for safe travel, problem prevention before and during travel, and identification & treatment of many travel illnesses – presented in a special hand-out for those who indicate interest.

This is one of the most in-depth, hands-on first aid courses on the planet -- empowering graduates with actual care-giving Competence and Confidence to save life and limb. Satisfaction guaranteed.

> FEE: $295 (Early Bird)

Please note: if registering less than 10-days to the start of the course, the course fee increases to $345

> REGISTRATION ONLINE / MORE INFO: www.solowfa.com