Outdoor First Aid


Purpose of trip:

For students to learn about first aid issues in the outdoors. To become comfortable providing first aid to those in need. To gain the Outdoor First Aid qualification


An overview of the course:

The Outdoor First aid course is an intense two night/two and a half day course which uses a mixture of theory, practical practice, and scenarios. The instructor contracted to lead this course has extensive experience in advanced paramedicine, tactical medicine, and international disaster medical response. Generally, the course will begin with planning, briefing and some paperwork on the first day. The course continues the next morning from about 8am until about 8pm. This day will have many scenarios and debriefing sessions so that students get the most out of the course. The third day is also an early start and will be focused on filling any gaps of knowledge and to assess any students not already assessed. We will depart after lunch some time, after all gear is put away, and the area inspected for rubbish.


Timing

Monday 16 March – Wednesday 18 March

All students to meet at the start of lunch Monday at the WBHS Van Shed

Return time will be roughly 3:10pm on Wednesday – Students will be allowed to go home once all gear is cleaned and put away.


Venue location:

Okaihau, in a bush block, on a farm


Cell phone coverage:

There is no cell phone coverage in the course location


Presentation of Outdoor First Aid Certificates

Certificates will be issued a few weeks after the course, once all work has been marked and moderated.


Staff attending:

Shaun Cleaver – Lead instructor

Stevie Huurnink – Head of Outdoor Education

Peter Taylor – Outdoor Education teacher

Josh Clark – Teacher and member of Search and Rescue


Questions

Please let me know if you have any questions


Contact

Stevie Huurnink – s.huurnink@wbhs.school.nz


Group gear list (supplied by the school)

  • Tents
  • Pots and pans
  • Lighters
  • T-towel for drying dishes
  • Tub for washing dishes
  • First aid kits
  • Rubbish bags
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • LPG bottles
  • Spare cookers & gas
  • Water
  • Bucket with lid for food scraps
  • Toilet paper
  • Tarps
  • Sanitizer
  • Water (20L containers)
  • Food

Personal gear list

  • Sleeping bag
  • Towel
  • Clothing (including warm clothes & thermals)
  • Toiletries (toothbrush,
  • Lunch (for Monday at school)
  • Pillow
  • Gumboots & a second pair of shoes (gumboots can be borrowed from school)
  • Beanie
  • Wool/warm socks
  • Headlampn (can be borrowed from school)
  • Sleeping roll (can be borrowed from school)
  • Wet weather gear
  • Cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
  • Plate
  • Bowl
  • Cup


Menu (Food supplied by WBHS)

Monday

Dinner

Beef burgers


Tuesday

Breakfast

Bacon, eggs, & hash browns

Porridge

Lunch

Sandwiches

Dinner

Nachos


Wednesday

Breakfast

Porridge

Cereal

Lunch

Sandwiches

Snacks

Biscuits

Fruit