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Hypothermia Workshop (4/1/2010)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Toronto Public Library - Fairview District Branch, 35 Fairview Mall Dr., Room A on the 4th floor.

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Apr 1 2010 7:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Mar 29 2010 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~2 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Gary Ataman
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Member Cost:

$2.50/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

31 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join me in welcoming Paul Tarsitano for a hands on demonstration and lecture on the subject of Hypothermia

Show's like Survivor Man, Man vs Wild stress the importance of making a good shelter and fire. Why? Usually the number one thing that kills you, even in the summer time is hypothermia or exposure. During the May long weekend in Ontario, a few people drown, most are in a canoe due to cold water shock. Paul Tarsitano will present on this subject and will discuss prevention, signs and symptoms, and treatment of immersion and acute hypothermia. Hands on making a hypothermia wrap as well as, dressing for the outdoors, the 1 10 1 rule for cold water and some short videos.

Paul Tarsitano, is a paramedic and a Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (W-EMT). He has taught First Aid/CPR with St. John, Red Cross, Cardiac Safe City, and Heart & Stroke. In addition, Paul has instructed with Wilderness Survival Challenge School and has taught special education at a high school for over ten years. He has experience with the Canadian Ski Patrol, Search & Rescue, Marine Unit, and appeared on several TV and radio shows and articles in outdoor magizines. This experience has given him a good insight in prevention and treatment of trauma and medical conditions in a wilderness setting. Paul has studied with numerous agencies located in B.C., Ontario, and encourages all students to broaden their minds and skills by taking courses with other agencies. He is a current an instuctor in; Ice Rescue, Swift Water, Wilderness Survival, Wilderness First Aid, and CPR.

Required Items to Bring:

Exact change to pay for the event cost and donations

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Pen and note pad

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

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Toronto Public Library - Fairview District Branch, 35 Fairview Mall Dr., Room A on the 4th floor.

Directions Closest major intersection: Don Mills Rd. and Sheppard Ave. East. Located on the north side of Fairview Mall which is on the northeast corner of Don Mills and Sheppard Ave. East.

Free parking available at Fairview Mall.

Public Transit Subway Sheppard line, get off at Don Mills station.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$2.50/Person

Cost Includes:

Approximate cost for the room rental for the lecture. Payment will be made at the event.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $1.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!