BSA Hybrid Wilderness First Aid Course & Certification for High Adventure Activities
When: May 7, 2022
Where: Camp Sequassen New Hartford
For Whom: Registration is limited to adult Scouters age 18 or older.
By Whom: Tim Ferrarotti DHSc, PA-C, Scouter: 25 years as a PA, 20+ years emergency medicine, PA educator, former EMT, current scouter; assisted by summer camp staff and trained medical providers
Minimum: 10 registrants to run course; 20 maximum
Registration deadline: April 29. This is a hard cut-off to ensure adequate staffing and supplies.
IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE PORTION OF THE COURSE PRIOR TO THE MAY 7 PORTION. NO EXCEPTIONS.
In response to COVID, the BSA and the Emergency Care and Safety Institute developed a hybrid version of the 16-hour Wilderness First Aid Course. The first part, which must be completed successfully prior to May 7, is a mixture of home study, video, and review of lectures. To complete this part, the student must purchase ($40.00) the course individually, follow the course instructions, pass the final test, and come to the May 7 session with a printed copy of the completion certificate. Then on May 7, the student must actively participate in all of the review and skills stations. Upon completion of this segment, the instructor will complete the necessary paperwork to allow issuance of the ECSI BSA/WFA Course Completion Card. This version of the course and card are accepted at BSA high adventure camps.
Learn more about this and purchase the online course here: https://www.ecsinstitute.org/scouting-wfa
CPR certification is required: The student must also have a current AHA, ARC or ECSI basic adult CPR and AED card. If not, the student must sign up and complete the CPR and AED Interactive Course prior to May 7 and partake in CPR/AED skills testing on May 7 at 8 am. Purchase and complete this CPR/AED course ahead of time: ISBN: 978-1-284-13382-0; Sugg. U.S. List Price: $14.95; Includes: Online Course + eBook Access. https://www.ecsinstitute.org/training-programs/online-courses/productdetails/9781284246476
Cost for May 7: $ 30.00 per person (covers dining hall rental and station supplies)
Registrants wanting to camp over night or rent a family cabin must book separately through the council.
Required Commitment: This is an 8-hour course; Attendance at the entirety of the skills and review instruction on Saturday is necessary – no exceptions.
Saturday May 7: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm
CPR/AED testing May 7: 8:00 am
Registration questions: Carolyn Cruson, 203-951-0237, carolyn.cruson@scouting.org
Course content & requirements questions: Tim Ferrarotti, 203-582-7782
