Wilderness First Aid for Mountain Bikers
(WFA-MTB)
August 23/24, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CPR from 6:00-9:30 p.m. on Sat.)
Camp Tamarancho: Fairfax, Marin County
Join the NorCal High School Mountain Bike League and Foster Calm www.fostercalm.com for an innovative Wilderness First Aid training created by and for mountain bike coaches and ride leaders. This 16-hour training is designed to prepare mountain bike coaches and anyone who rides bicycles in the wilderness to confidently and effectively respond to injuries and illness that can occur while riding. The training will focus on staying calm, making good decisions, and relevant hands-on practice, including on-the-trail scenarios specifically designed for mountain bike coaches. Upon completion, each participant will receive a Wilderness First Aid-Mountain Bike (WFA-MTB) Certification good for 3 years.
Topics covered
- Managing an accident scene out on the trail
- Patient assessment
- Shock & bleeding
- Head & spinal injuries
- Wound care
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Heat and cold illnesses
- And much more
Benefits
The benefits of getting the WFA-MTB certification include increased preparedness, professionalism, and confidence as well as eligibility for special fun rides during which we will practice scenarios in order to keep accident response skills fresh and accessible.
Future Certification Requirements for League Coaches
In the future the League will be requiring coaches to have current WFA-MTB certification. This will happen in a gradual process. For 2009, all head coaches are required to have certification and assistant coaches/ride leaders are strongly encouraged to have certification. In 2010, certification will be required for all coaching staff.
Cost
$195 per person (includes 16 hour training, light breakfast and full lunch each day, and camping (cabin or tent.) CPR training costs an additional $25 and includes dinner on Saturday evening.
Registration
Register soon as space is limited to 24 participants. NorCal League coaches, assistant coaches, and ride leaders (returning and new) will be given priority but if spaces are not filled by coaches we will accept others (including high school riders in 11th or 12th grade) who would like to gain mountain bike-specific first aid training.