Course Descriptions and Goals

The First Aid program offers several courses to help leaders and those that that travel in the backcountry environment. We offer both adult CPR & AED courses as well as mountaineering first aid (MFA) based courses.

The Adult CPR & AED is a 2-year certified course from the American Heart Association, the nationally recognized authority in resuscitation and emergency cardiac care.

Our MFA curriculum is based on the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and is constantly updated, accurate, relevant and practical. Our courses are fast-pased and intensive. Our goal is to prepare students to make sound decisions in remote places and use the resources they have when no help is on the way. Students are taught through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and practical scenarios.

Course Types

• Adult CPR & AED Course
• Mountaineering First Aid (MFA)
• Recertification Policy

Adult CPR & AED Course

CPR CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE!

AHA CPR & AED Registration

The AHA Adult CPR & AED course is a 3-hr course held at the Mazamas Mountaineering Center (MMC) in the main auditorium. 527 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215 The Mazamas offers free on-site parking and is wheelchair accessible. We encourage you to bring a pad for your knees as the classroom has hardwood floors.

Tuition
  $40 Course Fee

Prerequisites

• No previous first aid training is required.
• You must be 12 years old to attend this course.

Upcoming Course Dates

April Course Dates
  Wednesday, April 10th 6pm to 9pm
  Wednesday, April 24th, 6pm to 9pm

May Course Dates
  Saturday, May 4th, 9am to 12pm
  Saturday, May 18th, 9am to 12pm
  Wednesday, May 29th, 6pm to 12pm

Previous Course Dates

  Saturday, January 19th - 9am to 12pm
  Wednesday, January 30th - 6pm to 9pm
  Monday, February 4th - 1pm to 4pm
  Wednesday, February 6th - 6pm to 9pm

Course Description

• 2 year certification cards from the American Heart Association, the nationally recognized authority in resuscitation and emergency cardiac care.
• Low student to manikin ratio. Each person practices with his/her own CPR shield.
• We follow national infection control guidelines for CPR training.
• Scenario based training with maximum hands-on experience.

Note: If you would like to make suggestions for class dates (daytime options,healthcare provider, instructor, online/ classroom (blended)), please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

These classes are open for registration to the public and members of the mazamas. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the Mazamas is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

Mountaineering First Aid (MFA)

The Mountaineering First Aid course is designed to teach the first-aider how to apply first aid skills in the wilderness, perform advanced patient assessment, improvise equipment and cope with wilderness-specific conditions. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Emphasis is placed on long term patient care management and specific injury evaluation.

Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning. At the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. At the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments.

Registration

MFA Registration is Closed! The Mountaineering First Aid classes are currently full! We will provide more information for the new classes soon.

Tuition

The tuition fee covers the course fee, required curriculum, handbook, lode weekend (lodging & meals) and graduation certificate.

Full Course

• $155 for Mazama members
• $205 for Non-Mazama members

Recertification of MFA

• $55 for the 5 Lecture series
• $120 for the Lodge weekend (lodging & meals)

Note: If you chose to re-certify on the weekend, please know that you will be participating as a student for the entirety of the weekend, not acting as a skill checker.

Prerequisites

• Adult CPR & AED is required.
• You must be 18 years old to attend this course.
• Ability and desire to commit to the entire course schedule.

Class size is limited. Acceptance priority for Mountaineering First Aid is as follows:

1. Climb leaders and Climb Leadership Development candidates
2. Intermediate Climbing School (ICS) students
3. Other Mazamas activity leaders
4. General interest, in order of date application is received

Timeline

The MFA cousre is a 30-hr scenario-based course. This course consists of five evening evening lectures & mock scenarios and two-day weekend practicum at the Mazama Lodge. A written exam and scenario-based exam will be provided and students must pass with a minimum grade of 80% to graduate.

All evening lectures and weekend practicum is required to graduate from this course. Make-up sessions will not be made available to students that cannot attend. You must reapply for the next available course. Please apply only if you can make the necessary commitment.

Location

MFA Lectures: Mazamas Mountaineering Center (MMC) in the main auditorium. 527 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215 The Mazamas offers free on-site parking and is wheelchair accessible. We encourage you to bring a pad for your knees as the classroom has hardwood floors.

MFA Field Session: Mazama Lodge
Learning takes place both inside the lodge and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments.

Schedule

February 8 - February 24, 2013

Classroom Modules, 6:00pm - 9:00pm (topics subject to minor changes)

Module 1 – February 8 Introduction and patient assessment system
Module 2 – February 11 Head and Spinal Injuries
Module 3 – February 15 Trauma
Module 4 – February 18 Medical and environmental issues
Module 5 – February 21 Misc. topics, triage, and evacuation

First Aid Weekend - Sat-Sun, February 23 and 24, at the Mazama Lodge. Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Sunday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Course Outline

Topics Include

• Patient Assessment System
• Documentation
• Medical Legal
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Long-term Patient Care
• Chest Injuries
• Shock
• Head Injuries
• Wilderness Wound Management
• Fracture Management
• Cold Injuries
• Heat Illness
• Altitude Illness
• Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Emergencies
• Abdominal Emergencies
• Bites, Stings and Poisoning
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis
• Lightning
• Common Wilderness Medical Problems
• Wilderness Drug and First Aid Kits

Gear List

• Paper, Pen
• Insolite Pad (full body; required for patient assessment)
• Knee pad (classroom has hardwood floors (optional))
• Backpack with appropriate gear

Required Curriculum

The required curriculum is included in the course fee and will be provided at the first evening lecture.

Wilderness First Aid, Emergency Care for Remote Locations (3rd Edition)

Leadership Team

The Adult CPR and AED courses are taught by professional instructors certified from the American Heart Association.

The Mazamas Mountaineering First Aid (MFA) course are taught by Mazamas members volunteering their personal time to teach simply for the love of wilderness medicine. These instructors are certified in wilderness medicine and work in the medical profession. The combination of these backgrounds provides the students the ability to prepare for the unexpected.

The MFA course is widely supported by leaders and assistant instructors and sometimes the ratio is almost three student team to one instructor. If you are interested in teaching or assisting with a Mazama Mountaineering First Aid (MFA) course, please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Policies

Student Agreement

Recognition of Risk/ Liability Waiver is available online, upon submitting your online application and final acceptance package into the course. Agreements and waivers will be provided at the individual field sessions.

Cancellations/ Rescheduling Policy

If a student cancels or withdraws from the course:

• NO REFUND if you cancel with less than 7-days notice.
• Cancellations received at least 7-days in advance of the class may request a refund or receive full credit (transfer) to another class.
• Cancellations received less than 7-days in advance, but at least 24-hrs prior to the class will be issued a credit to reschedule (transfer) with a reschduling fee of $10.
• Cancellations received less than 24-hrs prior to class, and “no shows” at class will not be issued a refund or or credit.
• No-shows forfeit the entire price of the course.
• No refunds will be made for missed, postponed or canceled classes.
• Cancellation/ rescheduling policy applies to those using the leader reimbursement coupon code.

To cancel or withdrawal, immediately notify the us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  This will allow us to make room for those on the waitlist.

Low Enrollment
Classes with low enrollment (less than 12 students) may be canceled. If a class is canceled we will promptly notify you and every effort will be made to reschedule your training. If this is not possible, you will receive a refund.

Exceptions are as follows:

• You experience an “exceptional circumstance”. Notifications and an explanation of the exceptional circumstances must be sent to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) as soon as possible.

Course and Activities/Site Policies

• In most cases, Mazamas classes/ lectures are free and open, whether or not you are enrolled in the class. However, the CPR and MFA courses are closed. They are only available to enrolled students.
• Field sessions and other skill sessions are NOT open. They are only available to enrolled students.
• Pets are not allowed. This includes leashing them outside. No exceptions! Any student bringing pets to class or field session will be asked to leave until the pet is safely situated in a kennel or other facility.
• No one will be permitted to engage in an official course activity who has taken or used substances (including medication) which impairs performance or judgment.
• Firearms and alcoholic beverages are not permitted at field sessions, skill focused hikes, or other official course activities.

Certification

The Adult CPR & AED is a 2-year certified course from the American Heart Association, the nationally recognized authority in resuscitation and emergency cardiac care.

The Mountaineering First Aid is a 3-year certified course from Mazamas Mountaineering Center.

Individual Committee Reimbursement Policies

Climb Committee Reimbursement Policies—The Climb Committee will reimburse active climb leaders for the cost of any course or recertification (not to exceed the cost of MFA course).

Trail Trips Reimbursement Policies—The Trail Trips Committee will reimburse you for the cost of any course or recertification (not to exceed the cost of MFA course) after you lead three activities, Trail Trips.

AYM Reimbursement Policies—The AYM Committee will reimburse leaders for the cost of first aid certification or recertification (typically Basic First Aid or Mazamas Mountaineering First Aid) up to $30 after three hikes have been led successfully for AYM.

USDA Statement

USDA Special Use Permit Information and Non-Discrimination Statement

Mazamas Education Programs operate under a special use permit with the Mt. Hood National Forest.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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