Name: First Aid for Hikers- Brooksvale Park, Hamden
Start: 2024-11-23T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-23T15:30:00-05:00

All are welcome but our hike leaders have priority.
We will meet in the parking lot and go to the pavilion for a class by
Vivian will join us for the beginning of the hike to train us for First Aid for common hiking injuries and ailments.
Vivian is an award-winning nurse practitioner and an accomplished hiker (NH 48er) and backpacker.
After her presentation we will head out on the hike and practice how to help someone for various injuries.
The course will satisfy the SC’s first aid requirement like it did for the ADK. (Medical Pro are exempt)
OR you can take an online course. [https://nationalcprfoundation.com/courses/standard-first-aid-3/](https://nationalcprfoundation.com/courses/standard-first-aid-3/)
Level 2+3 leaders require WFA **[https://survivalmedonline.org/courses/wfa-16-hr/](https://survivalmedonline.org/courses/wfa-16-hr/)**
PLEASE BRING.. your first aid kit.

IMPORTANT –
Another CT hiking group experienced a heart attack on a hike last weekend. American Heart Assn. HANDS ONLY CPR is easy and watching this 10 minutes video could save a life:
[https://cpr.heart.org/-/media/cpr-files/courses-and-kits/hands-only-cpr/handsonly-cpr-faqs-ucm_494175.pdf](https://cpr.heart.org/-/media/cpr-files/courses-and-kits/hands-only-cpr/handsonly-cpr-faqs-ucm_494175.pdf)
[https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/hands-only-cpr.html](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/hands-only-cpr.html__;!!F9svGWnIaVPGSwU!u-CnxKJudQZbAbmqAaW_VakwXyGdi2pIXwVSrHSBMvhGTKkFPz6ADKn9BJVnKUd6YBK8Epk2gBQKvBKS4UYyLLnc6kPKmlY$)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy-1BbiuWFc](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy-1BbiuWFc__;!!F9svGWnIaVPGSwU!u-CnxKJudQZbAbmqAaW_VakwXyGdi2pIXwVSrHSBMvhGTKkFPz6ADKn9BJVnKUd6YBK8Epk2gBQKvBKS4UYyLLncpuVBwxY$)

***“This is a (MODERATE-) hike for (Any level- intermediate- advanced) hikers. It will be approximately 8__miles, with*___ of elevation gain, @ ____ mph, with _________terrain and _____ conditions. RSVP only if you are confident, you can complete the hike and you must not have medical issues that would inhibit your ability to safely participate. If you have any doubts consult your physician. For difficult hikes RSVP but you will be put on the “Waitlist” + notified if moved to “Going. PLEASE cancel at least 48 prior to a hike so people on the Waitlist can attend. We are volunteers, not professional guides and weather, trail conditions etc. are unpredictable. The leader solely has the right to change plans and set the group’s pace.. Dogs okay (Or not okay) but owner must check park regs. and have proof of insurance. Take pictures for our photo contest. Please support our group by JOINING the Sierra Club” [https://www.connecticut.sierraclub.org/](https://www.connecticut.sierraclub.org/) IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to: Stay with the group, Stay on the trail, Speak up early if you are having trouble, Sign out with leader if you need to drop off the hike. Confidentially inform the leader of any known potential medical issues (Allergies, Diabetes, Heart, etc.) and what we need to do to help you. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: proper hiking clothes/footwear, H2O, snacks, phone, printed map, headlamp, coat warm enough for overnight temps, dry base layer, rain gear, hiking poleS and this list: [https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/](https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/)**

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