Wilderness First Aid Course

Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators will be offering a course in Wilderness First Aid at Hobbs State Park. This two-day course immerses participants in basic wilderness medicine procedures, preparing individuals to take immediate action when an outdoor activity doesn't go as planned and 911 responders are hours away. Time is split between interactive classroom sessions and hands-on field scenarios to prepare participants and help them quickly develop basic backcountry medical care skills. The course focus is on patient assessment, stabilization and emergency treatment of issues such as hypothermia and snakebites, as well as understanding of when and how to attempt evacuation. Participants will emerge capable of calmly responding to a wide variety of emergency situations. Instructor: Tom Burroughs, NREMT/EMT-W, Team Leader, Washington County AR Search And Rescue Team, Certifying Body- ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute). This course is accepted by the Boy Scouts of America. To register and more information, visit www.SwiftwaterRescue@gmail.com . (479) 595-1655.