Spring 2023 Lead & Learn

Spring 2023

Wilderness and Remote First Aid

Level: All

Certification Course

Course Description: This certification provides individuals with a foundation of first aid skills so they can respond to emergencies and give care in areas without immediate emergency medical response (EMS) at an activity location. This certification is required when EMS will take more than 30 minutes to arrive. Successful course completion requires participation in all course activities and skill sessions. Some activity sessions may require strenuous physical activity.

Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification is valid for two years. Financial assistance is available. Girls 16 years of age and older are welcome to participate. Participation in both sessions is required for certification.

Note: If accommodations are needed, or if you have any questions about your ability to participate fully in this course, please contact Shaun Lindhoff at slindhoff@girlscoutsem.org or 314.400.4628.

Prerequisite: Current American Red Cross CPR/AED certification

Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in gsLearn and following the direct link to gsEvents, or by searching in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee $35

Location

Sat., 5/6

8 am-4 pm

Girl Scout Service Center

AND

Sun., 5/7

8 am-4 pm

Girl Scout Service Center

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Certification Course

Level: All

Course Description: Given the importance of mental wellbeing in our lives and the prevalence of mental health and substance abuse challenges in youth today, we are now offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid certification course. This blended-learning course consists of a two-hour self-paced online course and a five-hour in-person learning session. This three-year certification uses a nationally-recognized curriculum developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing to assist youth aged 12-18, and is taught by certified instructors. You won’t want to miss this powerful and highly relevant course. Online learning assignments must be completed in full before attending the in-person session (no exceptions). Course Registration: Register for this course by opening the course in gsLearn and following the direct link to gsEvents, or by searching in gsEvents.

Date

Time

Fee $25 $25

Location

Wed., 3/15

noon-5 pm noon-5 pm

Girl Scout Service Center Girl Scout Service Center

Sat., 4/8

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