The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Vermont certification.

 

Preparing for the Unexpected

Basic First-Aid

All riders should take a first-aid course to prepare for outdoor emergencies. The American Red Cross offers training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

It’s also wise to carry a complete first-aid kit. Suggested contents for a first-aid kit include:

2-inch-square sterile gauze pads 4-inch-square sterile gauze pads 42-inch-square cloth for triangular bandage or sling Antacid Antibiotic salve Aspirin Assorted adhesive dressings Assorted butterfly dressings Coins for pay phone Cotton swabs Decongestant Eye dropper Hand sanitizer Instant chemical cold packs Instant chemical hot packs

Latex gloves Moleskin Needles One-half percent hydrocortisone cream Petroleum jelly Roll of 1-inch adhesive tape Roll of 2-inch adhesive tape Roll of 2-inch gauze bandage Safety pins Scissors Single-edged razor blades Sterile eyewash Thermometer Tweezers