An Evening with the Medic’s

October 17th, 7:00pm SHARP to 10:00pm 

Idaho Pizza Company, 4816 E. Cleveland, Caldwell Idaho 454-3000

(Where SIDRA usually meets, On the Nampa-Caldwell Boulevard just North of the Ustick intersection)

 

 

THE OUTDOOR BASIC FIRST AID CLASS is a three-hour class for anyone who ventures outside. This particular class is specifically geared to the off-road motorcyclists. This discussion and hands-on lesson will teach motorcyclists the warning signs, symptoms, things to do and not to do when an outdoor medical emergency exists. The topics listed below will be explained and the student will keep the text booklet. The lecture will start promptly at 7:00pm and will last approximately two hours with a one-hour session for hands-on demonstrations and Q&A. The class will be fast paced, please take notes!

 

The Lead Instructor is Karen King; Senior Asst. Patrol Leader and an Instructor for the National Ski Patrol at Bogus Basin. Karen begins her 8th year of service, has received numerous awards and has been recognized for her dedicated and professional service.

 

THE COUSRE will cover the following topics:

 

The ABC’s of first aid; Dislocations/Fractures; Frostbite; Head and neck injuries; Heat Stroke/exhaustion (Hyperthermia), Exposure (Hypothermia); Lacerations; Internal bleeding; Shock; Recovery position/leaving a patient to go get help; When to intervene and take charge of a patient; Helicopter protocols; EMS protocols; Communications; First Aid pack suggestions (what to carry with you); and other pertinent subjects.

 

Costs: $15.00 per student. Please make checks out to Bogus Basin Ski Patrol. The class size is limited to 25 students; first to send their registration and money will be the first served. Other classes may be scheduled if needed. For any questions please contact Randy Harrison, a360guy@velocitus.net, 342.2320

 

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Registration Form:    OUTDOOR BASIC FIRST AID CLASS   October 17th, 2002

 

NAME __________________________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS_______________________________________________________

                                    CITY__________________________STATE____zip____________

Phone________________E-mail address________________________________________

 

Please mail before October 13th to: BOGUS BASIN SKI PATROL c/o Randy Harrison, 4100 Chinden Bvld.; Boise, Idaho 83714. If space permits, you may register at the door.