CPR Cert?

[grubbsj07]

I'm trying to take care of this early so I'm not running around at the last minute. I currently have my Wilderness First Responder certification and would like to keep it that way. For it to be valid, I need my CPR certification to be current as well. Mine expires in May. Where in Korea can I get take this course so I don't lose my WFR. My CPR is currently through American Red Cross, but can be through another organization as well.

[shanja]

You could go here and look at the KOrean Red Cross. They do various training programs and in fact I'm hoping to get them (or anyone) to run an accreditted first aid course here at our uni (as we have plenty of people who want to re-new/ get) the first aid cert).
http://www.redcross.or.kr/www/eng/faq.jsp

[grubbsj07]

Thanks for the link, Jake. It took some time to get a reply from the Korean Red Cross, but I finally heard from them today.If you take the CPR course, you will receive certification that validity period is 1 year.
However, since there are not many people who want to take the course in english, if you would like to take the course in English, you need to form a group with more than 10 people. Also this is only possible in Seoul Chapter and Gyeonggi-do Chapter.
If you are able to take the training in Korean, you can look up the schedule online at www.redcross.or.kr, and contact the chapter that is close to you.

As I don't speak Korean :doh: I am just checking to see if there are 9 other people who would be interested in taking an English spoken CPR course. I'm not for sure of any costs related, but I can't imagine it being too expensive. If anyone is interested, hit me up and maybe we can get something started.

[shanja]

Mate! I am so totally in! If they need 10 people to run an English Speakers CPR/ 1st Aid course (I'm giessing that is why you need 9 extra people?) then I think we should easily be able to get that number from KOTRers alone, but I know at least 2 others who are just non-climbing friends who would also jump at this. If you e-mail/ pm me their reply (English/ Korean all OK) I'll see what they siad too.
C'mon folks, who else is in?

[yoonster]

i'm interested! any ideas on the date and how long the course would be?

[nomadicmind]

I could use a re-certification. Count me in.

[CharlesCullen23]

Count me in! I have been meaning to get my CPR cert for some time now and finally have the time. I'll stay posted for det's.

[grubbsj07]

If you e-mail/ pm me their reply (English/ Korean all OK) I'll see what they siad too. PM sent

I'll start getting in touch with them to try and set something up. I'll post more details as I get them.

[Les]

Put my name on the list. If ever I stop breathing after a post-climb soju-assault, I'd sure hope there'd be someone there to put the life back in me. I'm assuming that's a text-book case-study....

[Hypoxic]

I also contacted the RC the other day (yet to hear back), and need to get a course. I'm extremely interested in joining you guys, but I fear I may not be around when you do it. If you guys can't get scheduled until after March, count me in. If you have the time and opening whilst I'm in the Himalaya, go for it, and I'll get on board with another group once I return.

[Goulash]

I'd be intersted, but it depends on when, where and how much. I'm on vacation now, so plenty of free time on my hands... but not so much money to go stay in another city for too long to complete the course.

[Les]

I'm assuming this is the basic first aid/cpr course, and if it is not so different than the canadian course, it should only last 2 or 3 afternoons. Something you could do in a weekend.

Have you heard anything about any further/specialty courses offered here in English, perhaps one to the tune of wilderness first aid? The basic course (again I'm basing my assumptions on a canadian red cross course) delivers the technique you'll need to know given the EMS arrival time, in a city, of between 15-30 minutes. Anything longer than that and you'll need to be doing more to save a victims life. ie- remote settings.

[shanja]

Thanks guys (and girls), I have also got about 5 maybe 6 folk from my Uni who are keen to join, so I think numbers are OK. Still "the more the merrier!/ 다다익선!"

[krisdodson]

I'm for sure interested, but can't 100% commit at this time - count me in for 80% likely to attend!

[grubbsj07]

I've sent a message to them letting them know that there is a strong desire to have an English course. Hopefully I'll hear back soon with some details. Coming from the Red Cross, I highly doubt that there will be much (if any) wilderness aspect to the training. It would be nice to see a wilderness first aid, wilderness first responder, or (keeping my fingers crossed) a wilderness EMT course offered in Korea.

[Hypoxic]

It would be nice to see a wilderness first aid, wilderness first responder, or (keeping my fingers crossed) a wilderness EMT course offered in Korea.

Amen!

[lkiehn]

Let me know when it will be, I am definitely interested as well!

[grubbsj07]

Still waiting for a reply from Korean Red Cross...

[Shagymb]

Have you thought about talking with the Red Cross folks on bases here? I know they do instruction all the time at Osan and if we have the numbers here at USAG Humphreys as well.

If you want me to I will talk with the Red Cross folks here at USAG Humphreys and see if we can set sumthing up for First aid and CPR. Nothing Wilderness EMT like but good for certification etc.

We could even turn this into a winter meet and greet. Three indoor climbing walls here at humphreys we could hit in the evenings after class etc.

Let me know.

Later

Mike

[shanja]

Thanks Mike, can they do courses for non service persons? The more options we have the better either way. As long as it's a proper 1st aid course and OK with the base command and course instructors, I think that would be good. Can you sound them out and see what they length, cost and feasability would be? We already have about 20 folks interested. Thanks, your suggestion as ever is really appreciated.

[grubbsj07]

I agree...the more options the better. It seems that the Korean Red Cross isn't the best at giving a quick response.

[Hypoxic]

That's for sure. I sent them an e-mail about a month-and-a-half ago. Not a word in response as of yet.

[jsp1001]

Hi,

I'm keen on cpr/first aid as well, possibly for Nepal, but also generally. A google search shows lots of internet courses for around $30. Is that legit? Anyone do one of those?

[nomadicmind]

Unless it involves practical classroom time, don't bother. $30 wouldn't even rent you the dummy, and it certainly wouldn't be anything I would want to put my mouth on. And for purely preemptive purposes, let me add that, no, the inflatable variety doesn't work. They can't handle the chest compressions.
Any news about military instruction? That'd be ideal.

[Hypoxic]

It's come to my attention that the Korean National Parks Service provides mountain safety and first aid courses. This hasn't been verified, and it's another story if they are provided in English, but I'll look into it and keep everyone posted. If they do offer a wilderness course, that'd be great!

[shanja]

Awesome if the KNPS did or could do a course in English...you'd definitely be counting me in. Thanks again Shawn!

[Goulash]

It's come to my attention that the Korean National Parks Service provides mountain safety and first aid courses. This hasn't been verified, and it's another story if they are provided in English, but I'll look into it and keep everyone posted. If they do offer a wilderness course, that'd be great!

Now you mention it, I seem to recall Wolchulsan NP office had something like this advertised last year. Can't be certain about it, but the guy to contact (if not the National Park directly) would be the manager of the Yeongam climbing gym. He's involved in all the mountain rescue stuff at the park and would surely know about wilderness rescue courses in Korea... And he's a cool guy and great climber to boot!

The number on KOTR for Yeongam Gym is: 061-470-2254 or 011-612-4144

But the number I have is: 061 471 8878 or 017 607 3151 Not sure which is correct.

The manager speaks a little English, but things would be much easier if someone with Korean abilities could talk to him about it.
The main down side is, I'm fairly sure any courses they held would be in Korean. :(

[sparkyromad]

i can speak some what for the redcross. I am a CPR & First Aid Instructor for the red Cross. The coure is an 8 hours course and covers adult child and infant, with First Aid. As for Prices for the course; i would have to get back with you later about that.

On a side note, I am a Wilderness EMT-basic. And if you want to set something up other than a certifacation course, I would be glad to have a weekend out climbing and teach some wilderness first aid this summer. I will back in the states during the month of March for My mid tour leave. I will back in korea the 1st of April.

As far as rescue courses, like what was posted already, the park services may the best source.

[sparkyromad]

Redcross CPR course is 35$ in includes adult, child, and infant. If you add First Aid, the price goes up to 40$. For five extra bucks it is not a bad deal. How ever, if I teach first Aid with the Red Cross then I am limited to what I can teach in First Aid. I would still recommend a Camping/climbing weekend that we can practice and teach wilderness first aid.

I can set up a course this summer. What i need to know is, does anyone have a facility that we can use to conduct CPR training. It needs to have at least a TV and DVD Player.

[Shagymb]

If you are willing to teach and we can get the stuff from the base redcross people we may be able to do it here at USAG Humphreys. I would need to know ahead of who was coming etc so that I could do a multi person entry request etc but we would have that because of the sign up for the course. I have the contact info for the redcross people here at humphreys (Ms. Simpson 753-7172) but have not gotten ahold of them yet.

The bonus of doing it here would be the indoor walls to climb on after a day or two of CPR and First Aid Certification.

[sparkyromad]

Sir,
Humphreys sounds like it would work quite well in favor of everyone.

The redcross is going to be easy to work with bec they are making money. So what we need to do, is get some accountability of home many and who is interested, and find a date in April that works for most people. If we have a lot of people that are interested then maybe two seperate dates. Once we establish Who, How many, and what dates is good for us then we can start working with the Red Cross whith what date or dates we can host the class. When we contact the Red Cross for Scheduling they will want payment for the class about a week prior.

Everyone,

If you are interested in paying 35$ for CPR or 40$ for CPR & First Aid then email me at sparkyromad@live.com so we can start getting a head count of who is willing to pay for the course. When you email me let me know what weekends you may be availible in April. If you have any question feel free to call or send me an email.

[shanja]

Hey Stacy, have enough people contacted you with dates yet to make a call on (a first) CPR course thing? Really appreciate all the work and help you've put into this for us. Thanks.

[sparkyromad]

so far i only have 5 people that have responded and said that any weekend is good in April. The Redcross ussually requires at least 4 students to host a classs. As with any event there is always something that comes up that not everyone will be able to attend. I would like to have at least 7 to 8 people say yes i would like to attend a CPR class. Once we have that then i will call the Redcross and have it scheduled and then work a payment plan with the students.

How ever if the I only have the five and they pay me money then i will schedule the class. To my knowledge the Redcross does not offer refuns for missed class, but you may re-schedule for another class date.

If I only have the 5 that want the class then i will host the class here at Camp Red Cloud, Uijongbu. Travel time can be worked out bec, i arrange for limited bed space for the night. I know some peolpe may be coming from south of Seoul.

Is it possible to my info about the CPR class on the Announcements or another spot with more vissibility?

thanks,

[grubbsj07]

Sparky -

THANK YOU! Just let me know when the exact date is and I will be sure to be there. How do you want to take care of payment for the classes? Again, thanks for all that you have done and will be doing.

[sparkyromad]

Currently this what I have worked with the Red cross here at Uijongbu, Camp Red Cloud. They can accept credit cards over the phone for the payment of 40$ for CPR and First Aid course. I can only sponsor on 3 people. The RedCross coordinater has to agreed to sponsor on 3 as well the day of the course. My next issue is setting up a date. Because I support both all Air Force and Army Exercises my schedule is pretty much tied untill the after the middle of May.

I did ask the question about getting everyone into a CPR Class that is currently scheduled. In June the RC is holding a CPR Saturday. This is a crash course for CPR only usually cheaper than normal and susposed to be designed to get more students in the course. The catch is how to get you on base.

What we will do is schedule the one at the end of May for 6 people. I can sponser on 3 people for CPR Saturday in June. After CPR Saturday we can continue scheduling the Classes and I will teach 3 people at a time if that is what it takes.

If you have any questions feel free to ask my. My email is sparkyromad@live.com

[shanja]

Stacy mate, THANKS SO MUCH!
I (Jake Preston) will commit along with Brandon Sherman (nomadicmind) right now to do the full 1st Aid Course with you at the end of May (either 23-24 or 30-31). Let me know which date is best for you and we'll be there 100% guaranteed. If you need payment just tell me and I will either bank it, credit card it or whatever.
Thanks again for lending your time, sponsorship and skills, we owe you big time!

[gt29905]

I'll also commit to the full first aid course. As long as it does not conflict with any one who needs to receive this training within a certain time frame. What I mean is that I'd love to take this course but if someone needs that slot more than I do then I'll gladly step aside until another date.

[Brian123]

Hi All,

I need a recert. You can count me in for the course.

[nomadicmind]

Alright, I'm in, as are many. The thing to do now is set a date. The sooner people have to pony up, the easier it is to know who's really committed. I'm prepared to pay now. Let's do this.

[sparkyromad]

The class date is set for the currently set for the 30th of May. The time is TBD. I want to first see how far people are traveling to get here that day before I set the time. The course will be open to a total of 6 KOTRers. Because that is all myself and the RC coordinator can sponsor on base. The course will be located at Uijongbu, Camp Red Cloud. LL, 37*45.208'N 127*1.723'E. You can take the train to Uijongbu, station or take bus 133 from Suyu Station. When time grows closer I can more specific directions to those that are able to attend the course. I may be able to account for an overnight stay if needed.

If you don't get into this class then we can scedule another in June and the following months until I leave in Sept.

Payment Info will be sent out soon. This way we get people dedicated to the course and then start working transportation / lodging issues if needed.

[captainettegreen]

I'm in too. In the same boat as Gabe though, if someone NEEDS to get his/her recert, by all means let em go. I can wait until June if need be.

[sparkyromad]

the Class dates are set at Sat 30 May and Sat 6 June. If you wish to sign up for the full CPR and First Aid Course it will be $40 USD. Ms. Bonic can take credit card payments at her office number 0505-732-6160. Currently right now she is only going to accept 6 KOTRs for each class. As time gets closer if the other instructor committs to the course, I will make a post that 3 more peolpe can sign up.

Start time is still to be determined. The class will be located at Camp Red Cloud. You can take the train to Uijongbu Station. I need everyone that signs up to send me message or email to sparkyromad@live.com and let me know how early you can be here. This class for everyone so I want to make the start time best for everyone. The time for the class is scheduled to be 8 hrs but i have never went passed 7hrs. It will cover CPR for aduld, child, and infant with First Aid.

If the travel time is going to keep you from the course, or you would like an overnight stay on Friday or Saturday night, let me know, we might be able to work something out.


Here is a wesite for planning purposes.
http://www.smrt.co.kr/Train/Subwaymap/Eng/Subwaymap.jsp

If you have an questions you can also give me call 010-8687-8755

[sparkyromad]

I listed my number incorrectly it is 010-8687-5755

[shanja]

Ahh the Sat 30th course has been cancelled til the 6th June:eek8: , so people will need to reschedule. PLEASE call Ms. Bonic asap and secure a date, again her number is 0505-732-6160. If people don't book these courses then poor old Stacy will have laboured for us in vain and it'll be rather a shame (in both senses:mad: ). Nepal exped members, get in and don't worry about other people not getting in, it's imperative we fill these courses.

[sparkyromad]

The class on the 30th has been cancelled. This is to make things easier for all of us. On the 6th of June the Red Cross director will be present to take cash payments on site. Remember the the Class is 40$ USD. Right now the Class start time is set at 10:00am, this is to allow travel time to Uijongbu Station.

If people are still interested in the taking the course but cannot attend the 6 June class we can schedule another one at a later date.

If you have any questions please give me a call or email me.
sparkyromad@live.com
010-8687-5755

[gt29905]

Hmm... I was about to commit to this and I remembered the trip to Ganhyeon that has been planned for quite awhile. I've been planning on going to that and I'm not sure what to do now.

[shanja]

Hmm like you I have the 6th plannned as a Ganhyeon weekend, or a Arirang TV Kayaking weekend they keep hassling me to do...life's so busy!