BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250811T183646EDT-4440JZP14v@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250811T223646Z DESCRIPTION:Contact Paula Kestelman\, Geography department\, for registrati on\; 514-398-4310\, paula.kestelman [at] mcgill.ca.\n\nWe have some intere st in holding a 20 hour Wilderness First Aid course in early December. On either\n\n\n Nov. 30\, Dec. 1 and 2\, 2023. Friday Nov. 30\, 4 hour session \, Saturday and Sunday December 1\, 2023 8 hours each day. Or\,\n Dec. 8 an d 9\, 2023. Saturday and and Sunday December 8 and 9\, 10 hours each day. \n\n\n \n\nThe training includes\n\n \n\n· CPR and AED cardiac defibrilati on.\n\n· First Aid treatment of injuries - basics and specifics for remote locations.\n\n· Assessing and stabilizing injuries in preparation for eme rgency evacuation.\n\n· 3 - 4 outdoor simulations outside Burnside Hall.\n \n \n\nThe course will be conducted by an instructor with the Red Cross.\n \n \n\n20-hour WFA and CPR AED Certifications will be provided and need to be renewed after 2-3 years.\n\n \n\nSome research grants cover the cost o f Wilderness First Aid training\, so ask your supervisors.\n\n \n\nMembers hip with 9IÖÆ×÷³§Ãâ·Ñ Outdoors Club MOC might quality you for a discount on the WFA fees.\n\n \n\nCost. The cost per participant is $250 + taxes.\n\n \n \nWe need a minimum of 6 persons. If you are interested\, please contact m e by phone at 514-398-4310\, by email at paula.kestelman [at] mcgill.ca.\n \n \n\nTell your friends and colleagues about the course. Stay safe.\n\n  \n\nPaula Kestelman\n\nTechnician\n\nDept. of Geography\n\nTel. 514-398-43 10\n\nÇa va bien aller\n\n \n DTSTART:20231208T120000Z DTEND:20231210T230000Z LOCATION:probably 5th floor GIC facility SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid [20h] URL:/ehs/channels/event/wilderness-first-aid-20h-35241 1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR