SoCal - First Aid Courses

Wilderness First Aid for Mountain Bikers

(WFA-MTB)

February 21/22, 2009

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bracket Field, San Dimas, CA

Join the SoCal Interscholastic Cycling 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. You will also gain eligibility for special training 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 coaching staff are strongly encouraged to have certification. In 2010, certification will be required for all head coaches. In 2011, certification will be required for all coaching staff.

Cost

$195 per person (includes 16 hour training and lunch each day)

Registration

Registration is now open. Space is limited to 24 participants. SoCal League coaches, assistant coaches, and ride leaders 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.