Wilderness First-Aid Certification

“Just wanted to give a heads up to people in the area...

I know AmyG and Pennsy were talking about similar training...

This program is being offered by the Pocono Environmental Education Center. Their website is www.peec.org


Wilderness First-Aid
March 12-14, 2004
Course Only (Includes Lunch) Cost: $85
Course, lodging, and meals. Cost: $149
Participate in the full 16 hour American Red Cross Certification Course for Wilderness First-Aid over one weekend. Course begins Friday evening and concludes Sunday at noon.

I'm thinking of doing this myself if my schedule allows for it.”

“I'll have to look into this, it's not far from me. Thanks for posting it.”

“No Problem...Maybe we can get a whole bunch of us to sign up...”

“Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near me offered a similar course late last summer. Proving you don't just have to live in the mts. to take these courses. :-)”

“Thanks much for the post. I had been looking at the same course offered the same weekend, but in Harrisburg. I checked out the PEEC website but found no info about the course. I e-mailed them to get all the info and registration forms. I will definitely sign up for this location. Let me extend an invite to you and Pennsy and to anyone else interested in taking the course: I have a cabin on Lake Minisink, which is about 5 miles north of Bushkill, Pa. off of Rt. 402. If you guys decide to sign for the course, you'd be more than welcome to stay at the cabin from Friday until Sunday. Let me know!
And, thanks again for the heads-up!”

“That is good info I am look into this time off from work for something good.


8)”

“
http://www.sierramountaincenter.com/pages/individualtripspages/summertrips/wfrfull.php

This is Wilderness Medicine Institute's (NOLS) Wilderness First Responder course. It's hosted at the Sierra Mountain Center in Bishop, CA.

There are others in Yosemite and Flagstaff, AZ as well. They're all over the place as you can see from NOLS's web site.

Today I emailed Sierra Mountain Center to get the schedule for this year. Hopefully they're set up for it in March or April.”

“Just wanted to pop this back up top for those that were away for the weekend!”

“Boing!”

“Yo Pennsy!”

“was that an oinga boinga?

Thanks, I missed this thread. I'm definately interested in this course.”

“No just the boing, no boinga.”

“Thanx for the heads up Adventurist, I might go to this also.”

“Yo Dork (yah you Pennsy)”

“woohoo! next time Pennsy slices and dices he can amaze us all by stitching himself up...LOL”

“If he ever sees this thread he can.....”

“If I ever see this thread? Look up a few posts. Sheesh! Where is the info for this course? I see nothing on the website.”

“i would love to do this; unfortunately i have no money.”

“just the time and fees are there...”

“Where do you see info about the time and fees? I can't find a word about this program on the site.”

“you have to look under Nature Programs”

“Boing”

“You're gonna go blind if you keep doing that.

I finally found it. Nature programs? Anybody get any specific info about registering yet?”

“I guess you'll have to wait for NJPacker on that one..”

“Registration is by phone:

570-828-2319. Visa and Master Card are accepted for the class

The course begins Friday night at 4 pm and concludes Sunday at Noon. The fee is $149 for the course, lodging and meals. Lodging will be in PEEC¹s cabins that are heated and have a private bath.

If you just want to complete the course only the fee is $85 and includes lunch on Saturday.

I called to get more info on adding the Wilderness module to my ARC Instructor list...and now plan on being there to complete my Wilderness instructor co-teach!

>:D”

“It should be a great class.

Let us know if they teach ya to safety pin a persons tongue to their lip to keep the airway open.

Preferably, you are transporting them and they are unconscious.”

“And for $150.00 it's a steal.”

“Pennsy and Adventurist,
Like AmyG already said...register by phone:
(570)828-2319. If you don't want to spend the $149 for the course, you are more than welcome @ my cabin. This offer goes out to anyone who wants to take the course and is traveling a distance. The price for the course and lunch Saturday is only $85 compared to $149 for the package.
Let me know if you register and need a place to stay so we can make arrangements.”

“thanks for the offer...If i do this its going to be last minute...

a lot of things on the plate right now...”

“I really want to do this I just need to work out getting time off on Friday, that’s not always an easy thing.”

“Adventurist...I know what you mean!
This is actually untimely for me also but I've been trying to catch this class for the last year. If you decide to register last minute, my offer stands. It would be nice to finally meet you.

must hike....I know you live close but you'd be welcomed at the cabin also (but you already knew that!)”

“Actually NJPacker...I live fairly close also...maybe if you have everybody at your cabin I can atleast stop by and say Hi?”

“Wait a sec.... AmyG is gonna be one of the instructors?

Cripes, it's bad enough to get nagged by her on hiking trips. Now I'm gonna have to pay for it??

btw - Happy Birthday sweety!”

“Hah... for some reason I think that you will hear this during training:

"Bruce, you will make a fine victim for this demonstration"

5 minutes later you will look like "The Mummy"”

“I'm registered for the training. When they have the full itinerary complete, they will email it to me and I'll post it. Anybody else register?

The only bad news is that it's the same weekend as a trip with Pete and friends.”

“SirPete told me I was only his friend!”

“My wilderness first aid class is this Saturday, and I have to take a cell phone for work with me, in order to be able to go!
Probably that doesn't seem like such a biggee to most people, but I don't even know how to work one...(is it anything like power windows, LOL?)

:(”

“I think Pete said fiend when he mentioned you, not friend.

Twiggy - put your phone on vibrate so it won't disturb the class. just be careful where you put it. Whewww, thank goodness I didn't really post that.”

“This should be a fun time! Pennsy, are you staying in the PEEC cabins, commuting, or other?

Who else is coming, for sure?

:o)”

“Amy - my neice lives near Shawnee so I might visit and stay there. Of course, a party at Mike's cabin sounds like fun. Are you going to be one of the instructors?

ps... check your mail tomorrow. :o)”

“Yes, I will be one of the instructors!! The details on whether or not I will get housing have not yet been shared with me...apparently, this is the first time they are offering the class.

hmmmm...a TT party at Mikes?!!! Do you think he knew what he was getting into when he offered?

moohahahaaa”

“Well, he didn't say anything about a party, just the invite to his cabin. Of course we all know if Bruce Almighty! says party, there will be party.”

“Do you really think this crew would show up at his cabin with alcohol?”

“Pennsy, must hike, AmyG, Calmwater3, Adventurist, and any other hearty souls are welcome. It will be a true learning experience, except with a headache !!

Bwaaaaaaahhhhhhh!!

Glad ya' registered Bruce....”

“Would you mind if I just stopped one of the nights to introduce myself and hang out...that is if I can't doing the training?”

“only trainees are invited. Go away.”

“Yeah...so nice of me to let everyone know...right?

No appreciation...”

“Thanks fine. You're more than welcome to stop by. It'd be good to finally meet you. Make it a point.”

“ok..thanks!”