Wilderness First Aid

Course Description:

Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience.

All proceeds will be donated to Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps! By taking this course, you will come away more prepared to handle things that may go awry in the backcountry and help out the organization that maintains the trails in the beautiful Sierra.

Prior to enrolling in a course, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria set forth in this document allows students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of both a WMAI course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field.

 

Host Information:

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Room and Board:

Most of our students capitalize on the numerous dispersed camping options the Eastern Sierra has to offer! Visit our food/lodging page for more information.

Please visit our Getting Here page for travel options.

This course is being held at the Crowley Lake Community Center (15 miles south of the incorporated town of Mammoth Lakes, CA).

Instructors:

	Instructor Name	Location	Certifications
	Brigitte Denton	CA, United States	EMT, WEMT, CA Secondary Teaching Credential in Biological Sciences w/CLAD Emphasis, American Red Cross Instructor, American Safety & Health Institute Instructor