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First Aid • Courses
Revised February 10, 2008 Course code: TBA Please Note The Major Change To Prerequisites And Addition Of A Second Mid-Week Evening Class.MOFA is an adjunct to, and required for graduation from, The Everett Mountaineers Basic and Intermediate Climbing, Alpine Scrambling, and Backcountry Ski courses. We cover injuries common to mountaineering activities, and first aid in wilderness situations. This 28-hour course is based on the American Red Cross (ARC) "When Help Is Delayed" Course but goes beyond the Red Cross Course by adding "extended care" to situations where help is hours, or even days, away. Our Branch course fulfills any Branch's class requirement for MOFA. MOFA is offered in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Eligibility Requirements: MOFA is offered in conjunction with Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue (SCVSR) and the American Red Cross. It's open to both Mountaineer members and non-members. MOFA cards expire three years from date of issue. Health professionals and others with extensive first aid backgrounds may apply to take MOFA Refresher (a 12-hour course sometimes offered in the fall) in lieu of the basic MOFA course or you may apply for equivalency. Placement in MOFA Refresher is decided on a case by case basis. Some Mountaineer activities may allow you to apply for equivalency. Check with your respective course coordinator. Preparation: You must purchase or borrow the latest edition of Mountaineering First Aid and read it prior to the course. It's available through area book and outdoor stores, as well as through the Mountaineers Bookstore. Course Fee: Costs are the same for both Mountaineers members and the general public. The cost does not include Mountaineering First Aid, 5th edition, and the book will not be for sale at class. Refunds: Only before the first class session. No refunds given if only the minimum signed up. Prerequisite: An adult CPR card less than one year old and a first aid card less than three years old at the time of the MOFA course. This is a significant change from previous years. Both can be from any source, but we encourage the use of either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association. By requiring students to have completed a first aid course, we can concentrate on the additional skills and knowledge required in a mountaineering setting. See the CPR and First Aid course sections for details. Here are examples of some groups offering First Aid/CPR: Course Structure/Graduation Requirements: MOFA consists of two three and one half-hour lectures and skills practice on two weekday evenings and one weekend of lectures alternating with first aid skills practice and field scenarios (twelve hours Saturday, nine hours Sunday). Students must attend all 28 hours of class and complete all required skills to graduate. Students will be tested on material from Mountaineering First Aid. All participants must pass the “When Help is Delayed” written exam as well as correctly demonstrate required first aid skills in order to complete this course. Other requirements: Mountaineering First Aid text (5th Edition). Frequency: MOFA is usually offered in March. Registration: See course schedule for registration period. To register, contact the Mountaineer clubhouse by phone at 1-800-573-8484 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by mail at 300 Third Avenue West; Seattle, WA 98119. You may also register on line at www.mountaineers.org. Mountaineer members must log in using their member ID number. Non-members may register by clicking on the "Activities" tab and following the prompts.They accept checks, money orders, Master Card and VISA. Phone registration accepted. Location: Taylor's Landing (Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue center) at 5506 Old Machias Road, Snohomish, WA. Take SR-2 to the intersection with SR-9. Go north (uphill) on SR-9. Turn right on Bunk Foss Road (first road on the right). Go down hill to the second stop sign at Old Machias Road. Turn right and go through yellow gate. Go through second gate, turn right, and proceed up the hill. Classes are held in the conference room in the building to the west of the parking lot. Please carpool. COURSE SCHEDULE:
For additional information on The Everett
Mountaineers MOFA Course, please contact Joellyn at 425-347-0763
(before 9 p.m.) or mofa@everettmountaineers.org.
Revised February 17, 2008 Course code: None Eligibility Requirements: Students who have taken adult CPR or first aid previously. Those who have never taken these courses should take a full course with a classroom instructor. Students who havenêt taken adult CPR since the new standards were implemented in 2006 should also take a full course with a classroom instructor. Preparation: Participants review and demonstrate the skills in class, then must pass a written test with a score of 80% or better. Course Fee: $10 per skills session (e.g. $20 if taking both adult CPR and first aid). Please bring cash (exact change, please) or a check payable to Everett Mountaineers on March 18. Prerequisites: see eligibility requirements. Testing Materials: We provide CPR mannequins, practice breathing barriers, non-latex gloves, and first aid supplies. Registration: Register by emailing Joellyn Jackson, mofa@everettmountaineers.org. Please specify adult CPR and/or first aid. COURSE SCHEDULE:
For additional information about recert the courses scheduled for March 5 & 18, 2008, please contact Joellyn at 425-347-0763 (before 9 p.m.) or mofa@everettmountaineers.org. Revised October 1, 2007 Course code: TBA The Everett Mountaineers MOFA Refresher (MOFAR) Course is a one-day (12.5-hour) course that provides a review and update of first aid information and an opportunity for participants to practice and demonstrate their skills in five realistic injury scenarios. Bring a lunch as there are no breaks in this fast-paced course. Students must come to class prepared to demonstrate all skills covered in the basic MOFA course. If you don't feel able to do so, please register for the basic MOFA course, where you'll have more time for instruction and practice.
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Location: Taylor's Landing (Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue center) at 5506 Old Machias Road, Snohomish, WA. Take SR-2 to the intersection with SR-9. Go north (uphill) on SR-9. Turn right on Bunk Foss Road (first road on the right). Go down hill to the second stop sign at Old Machias Road. Turn right and go through yellow gate. Go through second gate, turn right, and proceed up the hill. Classes are held in the conference room in the building to the west of the parking lot. Graduation Requirements:
Cost: The cost of the course does not include the text books. Registration: See class schedule for registration period. Use this FORM to register. COURSE SCHEDULE:
Revised February 12, 2008 Course code: TBA The Everett Mountaineers First Aid Committee offers 4-hour adult CPR classes in conjunction with the Snohomish Chapter of the American Red Cross (ARC) several times a year. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies, activate the local EMS system, and assess and manage airway emergencies. To successfully complete this course, students must pass the ARC adult CPR written test and correctly demonstrate all airway management skills. A current (less than one year old) adult CPR card from any source is a prerequisite for both the MOFA and MOFAR courses. Registration: See class schedule for registration period. Register with the Mountaineer clubhouse by phone at 1-800-573-8484 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or by mail at 300 Third Avenue West; Seattle, WA 98119. You may also register on line at www.mountaineers.org. Mountaineer members must log in using their member ID number. Non-members may register by clicking on the "Activities" tab and following the prompts. They accept checks, money orders, Master Card and VISA. Phone registration accepted. Location: Snohomish County Search & Rescue, Taylor's Landing Facility, 5506 Old Machias Road, Snohomish. Take SR-2 to the intersection with SR-9. Go north (uphill) on SR-9. Turn right on Bunk Foss Road (first road on the right). Go down hill to the second stop sign at Old Machias Road. Turn right and go through yellow gate. Go through second gate, turn right, and proceed up the hill. Classes are held in the conference room in the building on the west end of the parking lot. COURSE SCHEDULE:
Revised February 12, 2008 Course code: None We’re working with the Snohomish County Chapter of the Red Cross to offer on-line adult CPR and first aid courses. Eligibility Requirements: Students who have taken adult CPR or first aid previously. Those who have never taken these courses should take a full course with a classroom instructor. Students who haven’t taken adult CPR since the new standards were implemented in 2006 should also take a full course with a classroom instructor. Preparation: Participants view the instructional materials and take a written test on-line. Students must bring their certificates of completion for adult CPR and/or first aid. If testing for first aid, we strongly recommend you practice your first aid skills on someone prior to the testing on March 18. You must be able to demonstrate skills without coaching on March 18. Course Fee: Not yet determined, but probably not more than $10 per skills session (e.g. $20 if demonstrating skills for both adult CPR and first aid). Please bring cash (exact change, please) or a check payable to Everett Mountaineers on March 18. Prerequisites: See eligibility requirements Testing Materials: We provide CPR mannequins, practice breathing barriers, non-latex gloves, and first aid supplies. Registration: Register by emailing Joellyn at mofa@everettmountaineers.org. Please specify adult CPR and/or first aid. If you are doing both, we’ll assign you to a session based on space available. You’ll demonstrate one set of skills from 6 – 8:00 p.m. and the other from 8 – 10:00 p.m. If you are only demonstrating one set of skills, please specify first session (6 – 8:00 p.m.) or second session (8 – 10:00 p.m.) COURSE SCHEDULE:
For additional information onthe on-line courses and skills testing, please
contact Joellyn at mofa@everettmountaineers.org.
Revised February 24, 2004 Course code: None Ready to get involved with MOFA in a bigger way? Why not consider becoming an instructor? Contact the Snohomish County Red Cross at 425-252-4103 for information on the next instructor course dates, prerequisites, an application, and cost. The First Aid Committee will reimburse the cost of the course to any Everett branch member after they've helped instruct one MOFA or MOFA Refresher course. COURSE SCHEDULE:
For additional information on The Everett Mountaineers First Aid program, please send e-mail to first aid@everettmountaineers.org.
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