The Stuff you really need to download and read.
Some items, you need to print and bring to the class. The notes in red will provide guidance.
This is best viewed on laptop or desktop format.
This is best viewed on laptop or desktop format.
American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Resource Guide
Affectionately known as "THE BOOK." Click on the photo of the book cover at the left, it should open a new tab at the American Red Cross site with the downloadable version of the book. Download this to your phone, your pad, your laptop, your desktop, or upload to your cloud so that you can read it pretty much anywhere. Or simply come back here and launch each time you need to read. (Did we mention you need to read the book?) We suggest that you be 'thrifty' or 'use resources wisely' and DO NOT PRINT IT It is long. You WILL RECEIVE a bound hard-copy of this at your Thursday or Sunday session as a participant in our course. You will also receive a nifty companion pocket guide. |
List of Items to Bring to Class
The name says it all. Click the photo, it should open another tab with the pdf document. The goal is for you to learn to use what you and your crew would normally have with you on a trek/outing. We do not want you to - and you are not being asked to - go out and purchase 'stuff' for the class. And don't bring your expensive Big Agnus insulated air mattresses, you will misplace it and you don't need it, you won't have time to nap. Print it if you want. |
Wilderness First Aid Evaluation Sheet
This is a primary tool of this course and a document you will want to become familiar with before you come to our class. Click the photo, it should open another tab with the pdf document. You will use this during the course, many times. Print and bring at least six copies of this with you to class (suggest you print in two-sided format. Do not worry about trying to understand it before the course, you will become familiar with it during your evening session. You will find yourself printing more of these sheets and storing them in your troop first aid kit and with other highly accessible adventure paperwork (allergy info, consent & health history forms, etc.) for outings and events. |
Wilderness First Aid Glossary
There are a lot of acronyms you need to know when collaborating with your team during an emergency event. Become familiar with these terms; its the lingo and jargon you will hear during the course. Click the photo, it should open another tab with the pdf document. You should print a copy and bring it with you to your evening session. |
Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A & B Only)
BSA Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization (Part A) BSA General Information/Health History (Part B) Yes, you must come prepared and turn in one of these at your lecture session! Bring a completed copy of this to class, all three pages, properly completed and signed - also signed by a parent/guardian if you are under 18. Emergency Contact.... please make sure the person's info is correct and knows you will be at the course and is confirmed to be available if we have to call them. Click on the photo, it should open another tab with the pdf fillable form. Please print and bring to your evening session - turn it in upon arrival (along with the copy of your CPR certificate). If you already have one of these filled out (and it is current) bring that; we will give it back to you upon course completion, if you ask. |
When it Happens
You will be trained for it. And there's a form or a few for it. A copy of this document will be provided to you during the course. We will review the process for use as per BSA protocols. Only print if you want. Click the photo, it should open another tab with the pdf document. When printed, this is a three page document (double sided). From a near miss to a catastrophic incident, this handout will help you define what happened and understand all reporting requirements. It contains the Boy Scouts of America's Incident Definitions, Incident Descriptions, and Reporting Instructions. Additionally it contains the "Near Miss Incident Information Report" and Incident Information Report" - which, all BSA Scout leaders should know about and put into use whether in the back-country or trunk camping or at a Troop meeting. |
American Red Cross First Aid / CPR / AED Participant Manual
This link is provided for reference should you wish to refresh your knowledge in this subject. Click the photo, it should open another tab with the pdf document. This manual is NOT part of this course - it is here for you as a reference only. |
Below are some other resources you may enjoy perusing. NOTE that the information contained in the sites that these links take you to DO NOT represent the content taught in the American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid program. DO NOT consider information contained in these sites as you prepare for the course assessment. We recommend you thoroughly read the above materials before spending time looking through additional resources that might help you better prepare for your outing/s. We cannot make it any clearer than that.
BSA Information
Six Tips
BSA WFA Doctrine
BSA Information
Six Tips
BSA WFA Doctrine