FIRST AID, CPR, AND WILDERNESS FIRST AID
Will you be prepared for an emergency? What about your Scouts? Greater St. Louis Area Scouting would like to make sure you can answer yes to both of these questions. Training is available that will help adult leaders be prepared for anything from a minor burn to a serious medical emergency.
First Aid
This training is beneficial not only in your Scout troop, but in your day-to-day life. Whether you are on a troop hike, at a child’s sporting event, at the office, or just at home, knowing how to calmly handle everything from cuts and scrapes to poisonings can help save a life.
Contact your local fire station. Most offer first aid and CPR training. You may also email the American Red Cross at takeaclass@redcrossstl.org or call (314) 516-2740 for any upcoming training opportunities.
CPR / AED
This training is for WFA participants who also need CPR training before their selected WFA Skills Demonstration. Adult CPR/AED training must be complete prior to attending the Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course. There are two options to ensure you can complete this training prior to your WFA class. If you are current on CPR/AED training, please email jeannerose3456@gmail.com with a copy of your current certificate.
Option 1: Obtain training through an accredited agency like American Red Cross or American Heart Association (or ask if through another agency) on your own. Send completed training certificate to jeannerose3456@gmail.com.
Option 2: Bundle the CPR/AED portion with the WFA training. You must complete the online Interactive CPR/AED training prior to your CPR/AED in-person Skills Demonstration class.
If you select Option 2, you must register at both Emergency Care and Safety Institute for on-line portion AND Greater St. Louis Area Council for in-person Skills Session:
1. Register for the online portion at: https://www.ecsinstitute.org/catalog/productdetails/9781284273625
2. Add “CPR and AED Interactive 8th Edition” to your cart.
3. On the next screen you will add the special 35% off Promotion code to pay just $26.00.
- BSA2025Q1 Expires: 4/1/25 *Coupon code for Scouts BSA special pricing (1/1/25-4/1/25). Limited to Scouts BSA accounts only.
- BSA2025Q2 Expires: 7/1/25 *Coupon code for Scouts BSA special pricing (4/1/25-7/1/25). Limited to Scouts BSA accounts only.
- BSA2025Q3 Expires: 10/1/25 *Coupon code for Scouts BSA special pricing (7/1/25-10/1/25). Limited to Scouts BSA accounts only.
- BSA2025Q4 Expires: 1/1/26 *Coupon code for Scouts BSA special pricing (10/1/25-1/1/26). Limited to Scouts BSA accounts only.
4. Follow the additional directions and complete the course.
5. You must pass the on-line course test with an 85% score.
6. Email your online completion certificate to Jeanne Burke at jeannerose3456@gmail.com.
After you register for the ECSI on-line portion, register for your in-person Skills Session on a registration link HERE. You don’t need to complete the ECSI on-line course before registering for the in person session. The in-person Skills Session is from 7:30am – 9:00am. Registration for the in-person session is $10.
You must register for Wilderness First Aid separately, starting HERE. Most participants do CPR/AED Skills Session and WFA Skills Session on the same date.
November 2, 2024: Beaumont Scout Reservation
January 11, 2025: Beaumont Scout Reservation
January 12, 2025: Beaumont Scout Reservation
February 15, 2025: Beaumont Scout Reservation
February 16, 2025: Beaumont Scout Reservation
March 15, 2025: Harvester Lions Club
March 16, 2025: Harvester Lions Club
March 29, 2025: Swift Lodge
March 30, 2025: Swift Lodge
April 12, 2025: Rhodes France Scout Reservation
April 13, 2025: Rhodes France Scout Reservation
Any questions, please contact Jeanne Burke (WFA Coordinator) jeannerose3456@gmail.com or Jon Jonas (GSLAC High Adventure Committee Chair) j.jonas@att.net.
Locations for Classes
Training at Camp Warren Levis will be held in Swaim Dining Hall @ 5500 Boy Scout Ln., Godfrey, IL 62035
Training held at Harvester Lions Club @ 4835 Central School Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304
Training at Camp Vandeventer will be in the Dining Hall @ 3463 Trout Camp Rd., Waterloo, IL 62298
Wilderness First Aid
WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING
Sponsored by the Greater St Louis Area Council
Curriculum Developed by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute
& Endorsed by the BSA
This Wilderness First Aid (WFA) 16-hour blended learning certification course meets requirements for BSA’s National High Adventure Bases (Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, Summit Bechtel Reservation) and is recommended for registered Scout Leaders, Venturers and Scouts who are planning back country camping, hiking, canoeing, and other high adventure activities. Participants must be 14 years old or older. This certification is good for two years.
Participants must be currently certified in Adult CPR/AED by ECSI, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross when taking Wilderness First Aid. GSLAC offers this certification with information/registration at https://www.scoutingevent.com/312-2425CPR.
To become certified in WFA, you must complete both an on-line course and an in-person Skills Session.
1. Register for ECSI BSA Wilderness First Aid Navigate Course at https://www.psglearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284224719.
2. Click “Add To Cart”.
3. On the next screen you will add the special 35% off Promotion code to pay just $26.00.
- BSA2025Q1 Expires: 4/1/25 *Coupon code for Scouts BSA special pricing (1/1/25-4/1/25). Limited to Scouts BSA accounts only.
- BSA2025Q2 Expires: 7/1/25 *Coupon code for Scouts BSA special pricing (4/1/25-7/1/25). Limited to Scouts BSA accounts only.
- BSA2025Q3 Expires: 10/1/25 *Coupon code for Scouts BSA special pricing (7/1/25-10/1/25). Limited to Scouts BSA accounts only.
- BSA2025Q4 Expires: 1/1/26 *Coupon code for Scouts BSA special pricing (10/1/25-1/1/26). Limited to Scouts BSA accounts only.
4. Follow the additional directions and complete this on-line course. Plan on eight hours to complete.
5. You must pass the on-line course test with an 85% score.
6. Email your WFA Navigate completion certificate to Jeanne Burke at jeannerose3456@gmail.com.
After you register for the ECSI WFA Navigate, register for your GSLAC WFA In-person Skills Session on a registration link HERE. You don’t need to complete the ECSI WFA Navigate before registering for the in-person session, but you must complete WFA Navigate as described above prior to taking the In-person Skills Session. This will run from 9:00am – 6:00pm. Registration is $60 and includes the pocket-sized Wilderness First Aid Field Guide 3rd Edition you will receive at your session.
Bring any gear/equipment and first aid supplies you expect to have on your trek to the Skills Session. Overnight tent camping is available for your convenience if you are traveling a great distance but is not required. Bring your lunch, snacks, and any utensils you need. We will provide coffee, tea bags, hot chocolate, and water. We will not provide any food. There will be a lunch break but it won’t be long enough to depart the training site, get lunch, and return.
We will follow current BSA Covid guidelines for the date of your session. During skills session scenario work, you will work in small groups, at times closely with each other. We will minimize time working together but will meet course requirements for certification. Please contact staff if/when you have any concerns. Our priority is protecting participants and staff while completing the WFA certification.
If needed, you must register for Adult CPR/AED certification separately, starting HERE. Most participants do CPR/AED Skills Session and WFA Skills Session on the same date.
November 2, 2024: Beaumont Scout Reservation
January 11, 2025: Beaumont Scout Reservation
January 12, 2025: Beaumont Scout Reservation
February 15, 2025: Beaumont Scout Reservation
February 16, 2025: Beaumont Scout Reservation
March 15, 2025: Harvester Lions Club
March 16, 2025: Harvester Lions Club
March 29, 2025: S Bar F Scout Ranch
March 30, 2025: S Bar F Scout Ranch
April 12, 2025: Rhodes France Scout Reservation
April 13, 2025: Rhodes France Scout Reservation
Any questions, please contact Jeanne Burke (WFA Coordinator) jeannerose3456@gmail.com or Jon Jonas (GSLAC High Adventure Committee Chair) j.jonas@att.net.
Locations for Classes
Training at Camp Warren Levis will be held in Swaim Dining Hall @ 5500 Boy Scout Ln., Godfrey, IL 62035
Training held at Harvester Lions Club @ 4835 Central School Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304
Training at Camp Vandeventer will be in the Dining Hall @ 3463 Trout Camp Rd., Waterloo, IL 62298
CPR/AED/Wilderness and Remote First Aid
April 4 - 6, 2025
Beaumont Scout Reservation, Sverdrup Lodge
Wilderness and Remote First Aid class will be conducted April 4 - 6 2025 in Sverdrup Lodge. Completion of this course meets Wilderness First Aid requirements for BSA High Adventure bases.
The CPR/AED prerequisite will be a Blended Learning format. Participants must complete on-line training at https://www.redcrosslearning.com/course/d1c18020-c610-11e6-97ba-adc268562c07 before arriving at Sverdrup Lodge Friday April 4. CPR/AED Skills Session Training will begin at 6:30 pm. WRFA will run from 9:00a to 5:00p Saturday April 13 and from 9:00a to 1:00p Sunday April 6th. Participants must be present for all 3 sessions. Participants should bring the first-aid kit that they plan on taking on their trek, notebook, pencil or pen, cup, water bottle, lunch for Saturday, and snacks if needed.
Please contact Thomas Foley, tjfoley9540@gmail.com, 314.974.0852, with questions
Certified First Aid & CPR Instructors
If you would like to conduct a CPR certification class through the Boy Scouts of America, you will need to be a certified instructor. Certification is achieved through an accredited organization that is offering instruction.
If you plan to conduct CPR certification or Red Card training you will need CPR mannequins. The Greater St. Louis Area Council has 10 CPR mannequins available for your use. To use the mannequins, there is a charge of $5 per mannequin plus the cost of any other materials you require such as first aid kits, face shields, books, etc. We also require a major credit card to reserve the mannequins.
The council requires that you reserve the mannequins and materials at least one week ahead of time. Please call the Training department at 314-256-3126 to reserve a date.
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