best first aid training on east coast (maryland)?

schoonerdog · 26-12-2006, 09:48

In many locations I've cuised to, such as the lower Jumentos, or the North east coast of cuba, we were in locations where we were 24 hours plus away from rescue, and the facilities at a place with a "hospital" didn't include working x ray machines. Any good recommendations for advanced first aid training in Maryland?

never monday · 26-12-2006, 09:58

Check with, local volunteer FD's/ ambulance services, local hospitals, and comm colleges. Your looking to find an EMT course. It'll be about 6 months long and well worth your time.

Richhh · 26-12-2006, 11:50

Try the National Ski Patrol. They offer a 'derived' non-urban course (Outdoor Emergency Care) that is essentially same for EMTs but with emphasis for the 'non-urban' setting. With respect to Maryland contact the Ski Liberty or Whitetail Ski patrols (South Central Penna). Courses are usually taught in autumn.
The OEC textbook is a 'stand alone' version that really doesnt need an instructor; but, the actual course provides LOTS of hands-on training that you sometimes dont get with standard EMT training. After completion of the OEC course, then you 'move on' to "Wilderness EMT- WEMT" for probably the best courses for 'first aid' in remote geographic areas.
www.nsp.org

hellosailor · 26-12-2006, 16:27

Check your local American Red Cross chapter, they often schedule advanced first aid. In some states you will find colleges and adult ed programs teaching advanced aid and EMT training. In others, you will find as a practical matter that you can't take the formal training unless you are working with an EMT group of some kind. And, even then it may run $1500 or more.

mmHg · 26-12-2006, 17:55

I have completed the National Ski Patrol's OEC course, EMT-1 in the state of Alaska, am an Air Force medic, hold my NREMT-B, and have my W-EMT from NOLS/WMI (National Outdoor Leadership School). My recommendation for first aid training on a boat would ideally be to take all of them, but I realize this won't fit everyone's needs. If you have little time, I recommend NOLS Wilderness First Responder course. The NOLS classes go a little deeper into medical cases (as opposed to trauma) and nursing care for extended transports than the others. If you have a little more time, the NSP's OEC class is phenomenal. You will get a great deal of hands on practice, and will be able to handle most trauma cases and a fair number of medical cases. For those with the time and money to spare, go through NOLS W-EMT full program. This is by far the most useful course, but it is also the longest and most intensive. Steer clear of local or national registry EMT-B classes as they are geared towared "scoop and scoot" approaches where you always have a doctor on the radio and an ALS ambulance to meet you halfway.

Boomp · 27-08-2008, 05:50

Likely, your local F.D. can help w a good basic first aid course. Wound dressing, bleeding, breathing and shock treatment, CPR, stabilizing the patient until the Pro's arrive. Its wise to have a good kit. Not the 8x8" small kits you find on a lot of boats. Taking thier course will allow you to peruse thier kit. Do that! Those courses are surprisingly adequate. You don't need to be an emt, paramedic or P.A. unless you want to do it for a living.

nautical62 · 20-12-2008, 11:29

I think the Wilderness F.A, Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT courses organized by places such as NOLS are much more applicable than most Red Cross courses and I say this as a Red Cross Instructor. SOLO is located in the NE and has an excellent reputation for teaching these classes. I even have them fly to the midwest annually.

The WFA course is usually a two day (weekend course). It's not bad, but for circumstances where you are not as close to help, I really recommend the WFR if you can afford the cost and time. It's typically a week to 10 days.

26-12-2006, 09:48	#1
schoonerdog Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: annapolis Boat: st francis 44 mk II catamaran Posts: 926	best first aid training on east coast (maryland)? In many locations I've cuised to, such as the lower Jumentos, or the North east coast of cuba, we were in locations where we were 24 hours plus away from rescue, and the facilities at a place with a "hospital" didn't include working x ray machines. Any good recommendations for advanced first aid training in Maryland?

26-12-2006, 09:58	#2
never monday Commercial Vendor Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,442	Check with, local volunteer FD's/ ambulance services, local hospitals, and comm colleges. Your looking to find an EMT course. It'll be about 6 months long and well worth your time. __________________ www.inlandmarinediesel.com

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Boomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So.Shore, Massachusetts Boat: Morgan OI 30' Itinerant Posts: 154	Likely, your local F.D. can help w a good basic first aid course. Wound dressing, bleeding, breathing and shock treatment, CPR, stabilizing the patient until the Pro's arrive. Its wise to have a good kit. Not the 8x8" small kits you find on a lot of boats. Taking thier course will allow you to peruse thier kit. Do that! Those courses are surprisingly adequate. You don't need to be an emt, paramedic or P.A. unless you want to do it for a living. __________________ A man who is not afraid of the sea will soon be drowned, he said, for he will be going out on a day he shouldn't. But we do be afraid of the sea, and we only be drowned now and again. J.M.Synge, in The Aran Islands

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26-12-2006, 11:50	#3
Richhh Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Boat: Tayana 37, M-20/I-20 Scow Posts: 250	Try the National Ski Patrol. They offer a 'derived' non-urban course (Outdoor Emergency Care) that is essentially same for EMTs but with emphasis for the 'non-urban' setting. With respect to Maryland contact the Ski Liberty or Whitetail Ski patrols (South Central Penna). Courses are usually taught in autumn. The OEC textbook is a 'stand alone' version that really doesnt need an instructor; but, the actual course provides LOTS of hands-on training that you sometimes dont get with standard EMT training. After completion of the OEC course, then you 'move on' to "Wilderness EMT- WEMT" for probably the best courses for 'first aid' in remote geographic areas. www.nsp.org

26-12-2006, 16:27	#4
hellosailor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,993	Check your local American Red Cross chapter, they often schedule advanced first aid. In some states you will find colleges and adult ed programs teaching advanced aid and EMT training. In others, you will find as a practical matter that you can't take the formal training unless you are working with an EMT group of some kind. And, even then it may run $1500 or more.

26-12-2006, 17:55	#5
mmHg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1	I have completed the National Ski Patrol's OEC course, EMT-1 in the state of Alaska, am an Air Force medic, hold my NREMT-B, and have my W-EMT from NOLS/WMI (National Outdoor Leadership School). My recommendation for first aid training on a boat would ideally be to take all of them, but I realize this won't fit everyone's needs. If you have little time, I recommend NOLS Wilderness First Responder course. The NOLS classes go a little deeper into medical cases (as opposed to trauma) and nursing care for extended transports than the others. If you have a little more time, the NSP's OEC class is phenomenal. You will get a great deal of hands on practice, and will be able to handle most trauma cases and a fair number of medical cases. For those with the time and money to spare, go through NOLS W-EMT full program. This is by far the most useful course, but it is also the longest and most intensive. Steer clear of local or national registry EMT-B classes as they are geared towared "scoop and scoot" approaches where you always have a doctor on the radio and an ALS ambulance to meet you halfway.

20-12-2008, 11:29	#7
nautical62 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Boat: Beneteau 32 - Aurora Posts: 774	I think the Wilderness F.A, Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT courses organized by places such as NOLS are much more applicable than most Red Cross courses and I say this as a Red Cross Instructor. SOLO is located in the NE and has an excellent reputation for teaching these classes. I even have them fly to the midwest annually. The WFA course is usually a two day (weekend course). It's not bad, but for circumstances where you are not as close to help, I really recommend the WFR if you can afford the cost and time. It's typically a week to 10 days.