So, last evening a couple of friends and I left after classes to go rock climbing. Although I don't go rock climbing frequently it was cool being able to just get out there and climb a couple of faces and boulders. Most of them were very seasoned climbers and guides so i was in safe hands. Anyways, today I learned about heat related injuries (heat stroke and dehydration) and did a few simulations where we preformed a few traction splints and dealt with stroke/seizure patients. We also learned about anaphylaxis shock and how to administer epi-pens.
The end of the course is near and I'm only one written test and a practical exam away from getting my WFR license. I get the test later tonight and tomorrow I am to preform a simulation that I must execute nearly perfectly in order to get my license.
I hope you payed attention in those heat related injury lecture considering you may need to know that in the future, since you tend to enjoy sticking your hands in fire. Are burns considered heat related injuries or are heat related injuries just exposure stuff? Rock climbing sounds awful and something I would never do. Hopefully you did not injure yourself. That does seem like a really great experience though. How high were the rocks/ cliffs? WFR simulation must be pretty terrifying. I hear they do kind of elaborate stuff so I hope you don't fail. I'm glad you now know how to be safe in the back country and I can worry less about you dying or seriously injuring yourself...
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