Thursday, April 17, 2014

Getting ready for the season - First Aid refreshers!

Spring time seems to creep up, its winter winter winter and then all of a sudden we are on a daily countdown till the season starts. Isn't that always the way?! There are so many things to do in so little time...food purchasing and prep for 25+ trips of 7 - 10 days in duration, vehicle inspections, gear inspection and maintenance (not to mention new gear wish lists - mine is a little out of control at the moment but I am sure that is another blog post in the making), training hikes, and re-certifications are just a few things that pop into my head.

Most of us at Sea to Sky have been with Slipstream First Aid for many years as they are just the best in the business. They have an extended program that allows you to hop into any course (if space available) and refresh your skills, something other companies don't do. It is great to start thinking about risk management, safety, first aid scenarios, evacuations and the like at the beginning of a season. I am due up for re-cert next year so hopping into these individual days helps me keep my skills fresh but also make my re-cert easier next season, after all if you don't use it you'll lose it! PLUS you get to meet fantastic like minded professionals in the industry. 
JP Bandaging up a patient - Photo by Slipstream First Aid