Hike Leader Certification for The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group Leadership Team!
Event on 2011-07-23 08:00:00
Hike Leader Training and certification for The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group Leadership Team (PATC Training)! Attention all current and potential members of The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group leadership team! This is the first step in becoming a member of the leadership for The Mid-Atlantic Hiking Group and to be part of our diverse leadership beam. This class, in addition to Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification, and Leave No Trace Certification (I cover expenses) are required to be a member of the the leadership team. Those who lead in the backcountry are also urged to become Certified Medical Wilderness First Responders and volunteer for backcountry search and rescue missions. Medical Wilderness First Responder Training and Certification costs about 800.00 so first, I need to know you are committed to the group before I am comfortable reimbursing you for this class. But any applicant applying to the become part of our team is encouraged to contact Kellie and discuss each others expectations and then be pre-approved to take the hike leader certification class. Registration: Pre-registration is required Click here for the registration form. Classes are limited to 20 students. Class Details: This one-day course will be conducted at PATC Headquarters (this is their class format and is taught by them) and is designed to prepare you to lead hikes. The course uses classroom and outdoor instruction to prepare participants with skills to lead safe and enjoyable hikes while minimizing impact to the environment. Topics covered include medical emergencies, personal equipment, Leave No Trace, leadership, planning, standard procedures and navigation. Scenario exercises will also be used to emphasize hike leadership skills. Cost: (but I am covering the cost for potential hike leader who have been approved and any active member of our leadership team who needs a refresher or started leading with us before the requirement. Please make certain you can go because I won’t get a refund if you no show). This will be a great “team building” exercise for our team and in addition to other training classes we take, I thought this one would help make sure we are all on the same page regarding expectations of hike leadership for leading hikers. Overview The Trail Patrol offers a one day training course for people who are interested in improving their hike leader skills. The course provides essential skills for leading safe, environmentally responsible, and enjoyable hikes. Course Information The training includes lectures with hands-on applications and field based scenarios. The course is open to all levels, from novice to experienced hikers. If you are a member of our leadership team, you will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course. It’s the least I can do for all the wonderful hikes you lead so let me give you some perks when I can!. Pre-registration is required. You will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the class! Location: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club headquarters, 118 Park Street S.E., Vienna Virginia 22180 What to Bring Pen or pencil for taking notes. Lunch if preferred (there are restaurants within walking distance). Topics Covered Wilderness Medical Emergencies Participants receive an overview of many of the most common medical emergencies you are likely to encounter on a hike. While not a certificate course for wilderness first aid, the class provides both classroom instruction and hands on training in dealing with typical medical emergencies. Leadership The hike leader is ultimately responsible for leading a safe and enjoyable hike with minimal impact on the environment. The course addresses the leader’s responsibilities in achieving those ends. It touches on the many roles a leader must assume and how he or she effectively executes those responsibilities. Planning The most important part of a hike is the preparation prior to the hike. Planning entails a range of activities that are covered in the class, from choosing a trail and researching the area of the hike to preparing for unforeseen emergencies. Standard Procedures Certain procedures remain the same for every hike. This section addresses such procedures, particularly for leading PATC hikes, such as required documentation, screening participants; trail-head briefing; assigning a sweep; and post-hike activities. Leave No Trace An important aspect of a hike leader’s responsibility is to design and conduct an enjoyable hike that minimizes impact to the environment. Emergency Procedures Dealing with emergencies starts with the planning phase. But even with the best-laid plans, emergencies can occur. The course describes how to be prepared for those emergencies and how to deal with them when they occur. We’ll look at two of the most common emergencies encountered by hike leaders — medical situations and lost hikers. Maps and Navigation The course provides a foundation for learning about maps and navigation. It covers the essential topics for leading safe hikes. How to read maps, including contour lines; common symbols; elevation gain; and estimating time. How to use a compass, including taking a bearing, following a bearing, and orienting a map. Directions to the Class Click here for directions and the address of were the class. Note: There is a discount if you are a member of the PATC so please indicate on your registration form if you are a member of their club or not. Denis H. – Certified Richard – Certified Courtney – Certified Michael: Certified Kellie – Certified Justin – Certified Eric – Certified Jo – Attending Mobe – Waiting for response either way Holli – Waiting for her Coach schedule Jim – Waiting for response either way Joe – Waiting for response either way Theresa – Waiting for response either way This should be a fun and educational one day class for our hike leaders and approved potential hike leaders! Kellie Carlisle [masked]
Tags: Certification, Group, Hike, Hiking, Leader, Leadership, MidAtlantic, Team
