From Indiana Department of Natural Resources

-- The Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs, in cooperation with St. Vincent Hospital are offering two, 2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses at two state parks this summer.

One course will be held at Prophetstown State Park July 12-13. A second course will be at McCormick's Creek State Park on August 2-3. Classes for each course run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

The courses will provide participants with the opportunity to earn WFA certification in a fun and interactive environment taught by qualified EMS educators. Only one weekend needs to be attended.

Wilderness medicine involves providing first aid or more advanced patient care to the sick and injured that are more than one hour from definitive medical care. Situations involving wilderness medicine can include hiking, camping, hunting and fishing in remote areas, or providing care in an urban environment that has been ravaged by a natural or man-made disaster.
 
The course is $130 per person and includes textbook, handouts, WFA certification good for three years and gate entrance fee. Minimum age for participation is 14. A parental consent signature on the application form is required for participants younger than 18.

Space is limited. The registration deadline for the Prophetstown State Park course is June 27. The registration deadline for the McCormick's Creek State Park course is July 18.

For further details and a registration form, visit www.interpretiveservices.in.gov or call (317) 338-4354.