First Aid/CPR Oct 24th

Service Description

Practice adult first aid, adult, child and infant CPR/AED, choking response, and STOP THE BLEED® skills in this instructor-led course. This is a five-hour basic first aid course. Successful participants who complete hands-on skills verification receive the MTN Adult First Aid, CPR & AED for All Ages certificate. This is an MTN credential; employer acceptance depends on the position’s training requirements. No previous medical training is required. NICA coaches: why we recommend WFA We recommend our 16-hour Wilderness First Aid course for every NICA coach. It gives you more time to practice patient assessment, care on the trail, and evacuation decisions. CPR/AED is included. National minimum requirements • Level 1: No national First Aid or CPR requirement. • Level 2: Basic First Aid and CPR certification. • Level 3: NICA-approved First Aid and CPR, or a 16-hour WFA course and CPR. Required CPR training must include an in-person training or assessment component. Leagues may set stricter requirements. Understanding the one-hour rule Level 3 coaches need WFA when practices are more than one hour from definitive care. Estimate the total time from an accident to treatment at an appropriate hospital, including reaching the patient, on-scene care, evacuation, and transport. Straight-line distance and driving time from the trailhead do not tell the whole story. Current NICA national requirements: https://nationalmtb.org/first-aid-requirements/