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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. | ||
'''<span style="background:#FFFF00">Please read | '''<span style="background:#FFFF00">Please read the sections marked <span style="background:firebrick; color:white">Essential</span> below before signing up for WFA training.</span>''' | ||
== Training Overview == | == 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. | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%; " | ||
| style="background: firebrick; color: white" |'''Section Importance: Essential''' | |||
|}'''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 email PBEM] a scan or PDF of your non-expired certification card. | * If you have current CPR/AED certification which is not recorded in your MIP profile, [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov email PBEM] a scan or PDF of your non-expired certification card. | ||
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== <span style="background:#FFFF00">Time Commitment Required</span> == | == <span style="background:#FFFF00">Time Commitment Required</span> == | ||
'''Before signing up, please understand the commitment required. | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%; " | ||
| style="background: firebrick; color: white" |'''Section Importance: Essential''' | |||
|}Before signing up, please understand the commitment required. | |||
# This is a '''three-day, 18-hour, in-person training.''' Two days are in the classroom and the final day includes outdoor field exercises. Some pre-class studying must be completed in advance. | # This is a '''three-day, 18-hour, in-person training.''' Two days are in the classroom and the final day includes outdoor field exercises. Some pre-class studying must be completed in advance. | ||
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== What this training is ''not'' == | == What this training is ''not'' == | ||
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| style="background: firebrick; color: white" |'''Section Importance: Essential''' | |||
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*This training '''is ''not'' open for individuals seeking WFA recertification.''' If your WFA certification has expired, please do not sign up for this training as a refresher. PBEM's program goal is to provide WFA training once for as many NETs as possible before opening seats for recertification. To recertify, please look for a refresher class from other organizations. PBEM cannot reimburse volunteers for the cost of recertification. | *This training '''is ''not'' open for individuals seeking WFA recertification.''' If your WFA certification has expired, please do not sign up for this training as a refresher. PBEM's program goal is to provide WFA training once for as many NETs as possible before opening seats for recertification. To recertify, please look for a refresher class from other organizations. PBEM cannot reimburse volunteers for the cost of recertification. | ||
*This training '''is not WFR (Wilderness First Responder) training.''' WFR is an 80-hour course which PBEM cannot offer. It is available from training centers in Oregon for $800 - $1,100. PBEM cannot reimburse volunteers for the cost of WFR training. | *This training '''is not WFR (Wilderness First Responder) training.''' WFR is an 80-hour course which PBEM cannot offer. It is available from training centers in Oregon for $800 - $1,100. PBEM cannot reimburse volunteers for the cost of WFR training. | ||
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== Continuing Education == | == Continuing Education == | ||
PBEM provides on-line continuing education sessions via Zoom, approximately monthly. NETs with WFA or higher medical certification may view access information [https://bit.ly/net-mip in MIP] under Opportunities > Advanced Training. These informal sessions do not bestow any CEU credits. | {| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%; " | ||
| style="background: gold; color: black" |'''Section Importance: Supplemental''' | |||
|}PBEM provides on-line continuing education sessions via Zoom, approximately monthly. NETs with WFA or higher medical certification may view access information [https://bit.ly/net-mip in MIP] under Opportunities > Advanced Training. These informal sessions do not bestow any CEU credits. | |||
== Course Topics == | == Course Topics == | ||
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| style="background: gold; color: black" |'''Section Importance: Supplemental''' | |||
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* Protecting Yourself | * Protecting Yourself | ||
* Legal Considerations | * Legal Considerations | ||