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COMBINED AST 2 + WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID (WAFA)
December 17, 2022 - December 21, 2022
We’ve partnered with Aurora Backcountry to offer a combined AST 2 + WAFA (40 hour) course. You’ll learn from ACMG guides and advanced care paramedics who have specialized in wilderness care.
Please book into this course via the following link to Aurora Backcountry’s site.
https://www.aurorabackcountrypass.com/service-page/december-17-21-ast-2-40hr-wafa-2
In this course, you’ll learn to identify avalanche terrain, become familiar with the complexities of snowpack structure analysis and how most professionals never solely rely on this variable in their decision-making process. We will teach you the most commonly used snowpack tests and when to use them and what your results mean. Learn to use a consistent hazard analysis routing after gathering only the pertinent information before you venture into the backcountry.
You’ll learn how to manage and prevent injuries and illness in austere conditions and how to take life-saving measures in the event of post-avalanche resuscitation.
Students will progressively gain independence in executing and leading simulations, being evaluated throughout the course on their skills and practice.
All students receive the following upon successful completion:
1. AST 2 Certificate – through Avalanche Canada
2. CPR-C Certificate – through the Lifesaving Society
3. Wilderness Advanced First Aid
All students will have access to free future consultation throughout the season as the conditions change. Avalanche learning does not stop, this is a lifelong learning process and we are here to help you along this path. Sign up today and start this process now.
