The best way to keep from being bitten by a snake is to know where we expect to find them.   We will learn how to stay away from snakes and what do if bitten, or stung by a bee, and other accidental poisonings.  The class will also cover what to do if your hiking partner suddenly gets altitude sickness.  We will learn what causes altitude sickness and how to recognize the difference between frostnip and frostbite.  Everyone knows about sunburn but do you know how to recognize and treat heat stroke, and more… The class is structured with a short lecture at the beginning, followed by practice of the basic skills.  Once the skills are mastered we will simulate real-life accidental injuries to practice our skills.  It is our goal to teach everyone CPR and AED skills so we will do a short practice of these skills as well. 

There is no prior first aid skills or knowledge necessary for this class.  go back