78: The First Aid Skills All Nature-Based Pediatric Therapists Must Know with Nicole Roma Thurrell
In episode 78 of Therapy in the Great Outdoors, Nicole Roma Thurrell, WEMT, CTRS is back for the 2nd in our 3-part series on first aid for nature-based therapists. Nicole shares valuable personal anecdotes and real-life examples, highlighting the importance of comprehensive first aid training, especially in dynamic outdoor environments.
You'll learn the "big 3" of assessing life-threatening situations: Breathing, Bleeding, & Shock. You’ll also learn about practical tools like EpiPens and hemostatic agents, and get tips on maintaining their effectiveness despite environmental challenges. Join us to equip yourself with the knowledge to keep your outdoor therapy sessions safe and enriching for the children you serve.
00:00 Introduction to Nature-Based Pediatric Therapy
01:00 First Aid Series Overview
02:07 Critical First Aid Skills for Therapists
03:03 Personal Anecdotes and Real-Life Examples
04:57 Principles of First Aid Assessment
08:23 Recognizing and Managing Shock
15:21 Bleeding Control Techniques
20:37 Understanding Blood Thinning Medications
21:11 Importance of First Aid Training
21:47 Choosing the Right First Aid Class
22:57 Handling Anaphylactic Shock
24:59 Obtaining and Using EpiPens
32:22 Critical First Aid Essentials
33:41 WildMed Training Courses and Discounts
37:25 Conclusion and Free Research List
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Welcome to the TGO Podcast!
The Therapy in the Great Outdoors podcast is about the business & practice of nature-based pediatric therapy of all kinds. If you are an outdoor-loving practitioner in the field of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, behavioral health, mental health counseling, or outdoor education THIS is for you! You'll learn how you can take your work with children outdoors into nature. We'll cover exactly what it takes to run a successful and profitable nature-based practice that changes children's lives (and yours!) forever.
