As we discussed in class last week, we are 25% done with the course. Everyone is looking good, but as we also discussed, now's the time to press forward to be fully competent and confident in the baseline assessment flow. I know you're all working hard on this. Keep up the good work.
Looking forward:
- This week and next we move forward to cover splinting. As a reminder BRING YOUR CRAVATS. For those that haven't made them yet, instructions are here. Yes, they are big.
- Next week we'll cover boot removal. Please bring yours in next Tuesday (9/17). A few of you have said that your gear is in Tahoe or elsewhere, which is fine. But if you have them locally, bring them.
- Finally, looking forward to the midterm on Oct 5, start recruiting your "victim" that you'll use to demonstrate each of the bandages & splints. This will be about a 2 hour commitment on their part (likely 9AM - 11AM), and as we said, an excellent social media photo opportunity. After this first skills demo session, they are welcome to stay, or more likely will want to take off, as we move forward into scenarios (likely 11AM to 1 or 2PM).
- And, of course, remember to block Sunday, October 6 for Backboard Sunday. Agenda in the works. Look to start at 8AM and go through the afternoon. Yep, all day.
Outdoor Emergency Care - South Bay
