CORA and enthusiastic community members gained life-saving skills through our first Wilderness First Aid Training this past weekend.
Certified instructors from Louisville, KY and MN taught hands-on CPR & AED techniques. This included proper use of epipens to treat anaphylaxis, treating common injuries like dressing burns and superficial wounds, proper use of tourniquets, applied “stop the bleed” techniques on deep lacerations, and practiced building splints using gear likely on hand for backcountry adventures like sleeping pads and trekking poles.
Everyone who attended this class now carries certification with Wilderness First Aid, CPR, & AED. This is an invaluable asset our community can use during trail days and personal adventures! We are grateful for the discount we received as a non-profit organization. All of that for $110!
Those who attended have a new outlook on trail safety. No matter what trail adventure you embark on, help isn’t always convenient. Knowing what to do in those first critical moments can make a huge difference and potentially save someone’s life.
If you are interested in more classes like this, we will be offering more training courses throughout the year.
Sign up for our upcoming CSAW Basic Certified Chainsaw Training, held on Saturday May 30th. Learn more: coratrails.org/volunteer-training