Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid Course - canceled
This is a great course for anyone who ventures outdoors, travels, or wants to help in case of an emergency during a disaster.
Event details
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Disaster+Travel+Wilderness First Aid Course - canceled
The City of Miamisburg Parks and Recreation is partnering with Medic Solo Disaster + Wilderness Medical School to offer this in-depth, intellectually stimulating, hands-on 2-day course. Attendees will be empowered, gain confidence and competence to save life and limb during the critical minutes or hours before EMT arrival. Class size is limited to 24 students. Spaces are still available. Participants must pre-register online at solowfa.com.
Course Outline:
•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 & Wilderness Survival
•Medical Emergencies and Critical Care: Shock, Allergies, Shortness of Breath, Brain Problems, and Heart Problems
•Patient movement: spinal cord precautions clearing; pre/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.
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Miamisburg Community Park Learning Center
