March 09, 2020
Disclaimer: The photos below are part of mock scenarios for students to earn their Wilderness First Responder certification.
We calmly strolled down the Santa Cruz Island coast line towards Valley Anchorage, when suddenly we came across a scenario of three fallen rock climbers strewn in front of us. Screaming, shouting, and rolling around in the jagged crevice as we approached and took charge of the situation in front of us, practicing the skills we have learned in previous days. Today, we learned how to react and support poison emergencies, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and the suggested questions to ask patience when confronted with a medical emergency.
We also did another round robin of scenarios for primary and secondary assessment practice. These skills can be applied in all sorts of ways throughout our life, and then the scenario with the hikers forced us all to call upon our knowledge and maintain our composure. We realize how serious and critical situations like these are. To add to the chaotic scenarios, four girls “slipped” in the showers and needed emergency medical care in the evening. We were able to practice our triage and assessment skills again today. We also learned the value of leadership when working with a triage scenario.
CSS students are so enthusiastic that we asked for even more night scenarios to practice our newly acquired medical skills and knowledge. As we look forward, we hope to gain Wilderness First Responder certification and advance our newly acquired knowledge. Hopefully, not in real life though!
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