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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the most comprehensive medical training PBEM can offer to Active NETs. 'Wilderness' in this case does not necessarily mean a remote, unpopulated area. It describes any austere environment where a hospital or other emergency medical facility is not quickly available -- such as the Portland metro area after a major earthquake. | Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the most comprehensive medical training PBEM can offer to [[Volunteer Statuses|Active NETs]]. 'Wilderness' in this case does not necessarily mean a remote, unpopulated area. It describes any austere environment where a hospital or other emergency medical facility is not quickly available -- such as the Portland metro area after a major earthquake. | ||
NET WFA training is open to individuals who are ''not'' healthcare professionals nor professional rescuers, but who desire wilderness first aid knowledge and skills. | NET WFA training is open to individuals who are ''not'' healthcare professionals nor professional rescuers, but who desire wilderness first aid knowledge and skills. | ||
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== WFA Training Overview == | == WFA Training Overview == | ||
'''Eligibility:''' WFA training is open only to [[Volunteer Statuses|Active NETs in good standing]] who have current CPR/AED certification recorded in MIP at the time they register for the class. | |||
* If you have current CPR/AED certification which is not recorded in your MIP profile, [[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=CPR/AED certification card|email PBEM]] a scan or PDF of your non-expired certification card. | |||
* If you need a CPR/AED certification or recertification class, monitor NET Bulletins and/or the MIP Activity schedule for announcements of free PBEM-provided trainings. You may also obtain CPR/AED certification from a number of other third parties; the out-of-pocket cost is typically $80-130, which PBEM cannot reimburse. | |||
'''Delivery:''' In-person, instructor-led. Some self-study is required before the class. | '''Delivery:''' In-person, instructor-led. Some self-study is required before the class. | ||
'''Duration:''' 18 hours, over three days. The first two days are | '''Duration:''' 18 hours, over three days. The first two days are classroom lecture and hands-on practice, and the third day is mostly outdoor exercises. | ||
'''Flexible scheduling:''' No. Participants must complete WFA training in a single, three-day cohort. Partial credit, virtual attendance, and make-up sessions are not available for any reason. We understand that 'life happens' but the curriculum does not permit any flexibility | '''Flexible scheduling:''' No. <span style="background:#FFFF00">Participants must complete WFA training in a single, three-day cohort.</span> Partial credit, virtual attendance, and make-up sessions are not available for any reason. We understand that 'life happens' but the curriculum does not permit any flexibility to full, in-person attendance. If you must drop out, you must start over again in the future. | ||
'''Weather accommodation:''' None. Classes proceed rain or shine, unless PBEM is responding to a severe weather event. | '''Weather accommodation:''' None. Classes proceed rain or shine, unless PBEM is responding to a severe weather event. | ||
'''Certification:''' Yes. Participants who successfully complete | '''Certification:''' Yes. Participants who successfully complete WFA training receive a two-year electronic certification 'card' from [https://emergencycare.hsi.com/wilderness-first-aid-training-course HSI]. | ||
'''Course materials:''' The [https://goto.hsi.com/hubfs/117004_ASHI_G2015_BWFA18N_Wilderness_SB_040218_Preview.pdf HSI Student Book] and materials used in class are provided free of charge. | |||
'''Cost to student:''' $0 | '''Cost to student:''' $0. | ||
'''Value of training:''' $350-550 from for-profit training centers. | '''Value of training:''' $350-550 from for-profit training centers. | ||