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
Wednesday ,29 March, 8:45am - Friday ,31 March, 3:10pm
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
Joshua Loft - Outdoor Education Teacher
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
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 Wednesday)
Pillow
Gumboots & two pairs of shoes (gumboots can be borrowed from school)
Beanie
Wool/warm socks
Headlamp (can be borrowed from school)
Sleeping roll (can be borrowed from school)
Wet weather gear
Cutlery (spoon, fork, knife)
Plate
Bowl
Cup
Camp chair
Insect repellent
Personal medication
Pen & paper/note book