Wilderness First Aid — Hands-On, High-Adventure Training

This course is ideal for boaters of all styles, including everything between whitewater and touring. It will be 16 hours of instruction and includes lectures, hands on application, and CPR. Miki, our instructor, is a Chota Canoe Club member, an ACA L3 certified instructor, nurse, and long time boater.

Step into a dynamic, ECSI‑accredited Wilderness First Aid course designed for people who want more than lectures — they want to practice saving lives. This immersive class uses real outdoor sports gear, lifelike props, and rescue dummies to recreate the kinds of serious backcountry injuries you hope you’ll never face but will be ready for. 

With two experienced instructors guiding the way, you’ll learn essential wilderness medical skills, including CPR, through realistic scenarios that challenge your decision‑making and teamwork. Participants help shape the training by suggesting the injuries and situations they most want to practice, making every session uniquely relevant.

Held indoors for comfort and focus, this course keeps the adventure spirit alive while ensuring a safe, controlled environment for up to 24 participants. Expect hands-on learning, creative problem‑solving, and the confidence that comes from truly getting your hands dirty. 

What to Bring

• A comfortable chair,
• Your lunch,
• Snacks to share,
• Money to go out to dinner together on Saturday evening (optional).

The premises have fresh water, clean bathrooms, refrigerator, microwave, ice, K-Cup coffee maker, and hot water kettle.

The Fine Print

Chota will reimburse Club members for the cost of this class upon successful completion-so that makes this a free course! 

Planning on driving from out of town and taking your small camper? Contact Frankie Burger via Facebook Messenger for hip camp accommodations.

 Registration Tip: 

1. Ensure your $20 annual membership is current, or formally join Chota Canoe Club by paying your first annual dues. Join or renew Chota Canoe Club membership
2. Then, return to the event registration page to complete registration. 

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