AAC Wilderness First Aid Certification Class

March 27-28, 2010

Are you prepared to deal with a medical emergency in a remote climbing area? Could you provide appropriate care for an injured rope mate in the event of a climbing accident? When did you last refresh your first aid skills?

The AAC Southern Appalachian Section is pleased to offer its members a unique opportunity to acquire WFA certification through a class designed for climbers, taught by a climber. Enrollments in the class will be opened to the general public on February 15. Until that date enrollments are reserved for members of the AAC. Please enroll as soon as possible to ensure that you will be able to take advantage
of this offering.

The class will be taught at Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC. The park has camping sites available sites. Out of town attendees should go to the NC State Parks web site to reserve a site. Hotel information is also available from Danny McCracken at the email address below.

American Alpine Club Wilderness First Aid Course

Umstead State Park, Raleigh, NC

Wilderness First Aid is a basic class in back country emergency response. The 16 hour course, delivered by Ascent Adventure Consultants, will be tailored by the instructor, AAC member Danny McCracken, to the specifics of the remote climbing environment - far from EMS services. Ascent Adventure Consultants is a Red Cross
Authorized Provider of wilderness first aid instruction. Successful completion of the course results in three year certification.

The class will cover assessment and urgent first aid techniques. It is appropriate for anyone regardless of experience level. No prerequisites are required.  An optional CPR class will be offered the evening of March 26.

For more information and to enroll:

www.ascentadventure.com/2009/03/american-alpine-club-wilderness-first-aid/

or contact Danny McCracken at dannymccracken@earthlink.net.