WILDERNESS FIRST AID CLASS Nov 6 & 7

WILDERNESS FIRST AID to be taught by S.O.L.O here in Waterville Valley

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. Would you know what to do? When bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life.

Once again, the WVAIA will be hosting a SOLO wilderness first aid course on Saturday and Sunday November 6 & 7, 2010. The course is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the following basic skills: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. Tuition is $100, and is $85 for WVAIA members. What a deal! This course, taken at the SOLO facility in Conway could cost over $150.

To register, please send your check for the appropriate amount to:

WVAIA, P.O. Box 412, Waterville Valley, NH 03215

Enclose your name, address, phone and email, so that you can receive important course information.

If you’re not a WVAIA member, please consider joining ($20 annual dues). Tuition plus membership is only $5 more than the non-member tuition, and you get the benefit of joining us in trail maintenance projects, social events, AIA led hikes, and the satisfaction of contributing to the stewardship of our trails.

Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) introduced the first Wilderness First Aid course of this kind in the United States, in 1975. It is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based. It creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry first aid. WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups.

For more information, e-mail your questions to: wvaiatrails@gmail.com