Join CorpsTHAT and Wild Cypress for a Wilderness First Aid course taught entirely in American Sign Language.
This two-day, hands-on course is designed to help you prepare for the unexpected in outdoor settings. Whether you work in the outdoors, interpret in outdoor or conservation settings, recreate on short trips, attend or staff wilderness camps, or enjoy weekend adventures with family and friends, this training is for you.
The course is suitable for all experience levels and is best for those who recreate in areas where emergency medical response is expected within eight hours. You’ll gain practical skills through scenario-based learning, including:
The Patient Assessment System
How to provide effective first aid for common wilderness illnesses and injuries
Evacuation decision-making based on patient condition and available resources
This is a great opportunity to build your skills and confidence in wilderness medicine—taught in ASL, by and for the Deaf community.
Course Pricing & Details
Sea Turtle Cohort Participants: $200 (special reduced rate)
General Public: $250
For full event details and lodging information, please visit the Wild Cypress event landing page:
https://www.thewildcypress.com/event-details/wilderness-first-aid-training-a-partnership-with-corpsthat
If you’re interested in a more private or luxury/glamping lodging experience, additional accommodation options are available through the Wild Cypress website at the link above.
Course Instructor:
Sam (Marlo) Bragg (she/they) is a Deaf outdoor leader and educator from Maine’s Great Woods, now based in Maryland. As the Field and Logistics Director at CorpsTHAT, she is dedicated to creating equitable and inclusive outdoor spaces for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Holding a Master’s degree in Outdoor Leadership from Saybrook University and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), they have spent over 13 years working to expand access to outdoor education, recreation, and career opportunities for the Deaf community.
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