Breitenbush Herbal Conference September 4-7

I'll be teaching for the first time at the Breitenbush Herbal Conference near Portland, OR September 4-7. It is an honor to join this tradition of healers and teach alongside some of my teachers. Plus, there's hot springs! In addition to this intensive, I'll be lecturing on hospital-acquired infections and recognizing prescription drug names.  

Lifesaving Skills: celebrating herbalists’ heroic hands and hearts

with Laurel Pena

When stuff really goes down, you have a short amount of time to act and possibly save a life. Don't let fear paralyze you. There are really only a few simple actions that make a difference in the first minutes. You don't need any special equipment, just preparation and presence of mind. In this class we will develop both. We will practice first aid for choking, drowning, bleeding, heart attacks and other emergencies. We will examine the barriers that might keep us from taking action when it is needed. Working in small groups, we will develop our skills in a safe and supportive environment. Emotional first aid and aftercare for healers will be emphasized. CPR certification card available from ASHI for an additional $10.

http://www.breitenbushherbalconference.com/

Wilderness First Aid at the Siskiyou Field Institute Sept. 20-21

I'm excited to teach at the lovely Deer Creek Center on the Illinois River in southern Oregon! Registration is open now.

Wilderness First Aid

Instructor: Laurel Peña
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 20-21, 2014
Location: Deer Creek Center, Selma
Tuition: $110; additional $35 for CPR class evening of September 19

Be prepared for medical emergencies in the backcountry. Students will learn to manage simple conditions and injuries while recognizing when advanced care is needed. Each class will be an approximate 50-50 mixture of lecture and outdoor scenarios/ practice. Topics treated include working with a patient assessment system, identifying life threats, moving patients, treating traumatic injuries, evacuation considerations, medical conditions, minor injuries, assembling a first- aid kit for backcountry trips and an introduction to herbal first aid. Part of the outdoor classwork will take place in the evening. This class is ideal for anyone who works, plays or lives in our wild bioregion. Students will receive American Safety and Health Institute certification upon completion.

*CPR training is required for this course. We will offer a brief CPR class Friday evening.

SFI Wilderness First Aid