The Education Committee offers a variety of classes and programs to support the goals of the Appalachian Mountain Club and promote the safe enjoyment of the outdoors.

Learning Opportunities
We offer  educational events at various times, including:

   * Wilderness first aid training
   * Leadership training for trip leaders
   * Classes/lectures on nature related subjects

If you have further questions, or wish to express interest in a particular kind of class or training, contact our Education Chair.

Leadership Training
The chapter holds a training each Spring, to teach potential activity leaders the skills they'll need to lead trips for the club. Sessions are one day classes.

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Wilderness First Aid Course (WFA)
A full two day training course  is designed for trip leaders and outdoors enthusiasts. No previous experience necessary.

Topics include:

   * Patient response and assessment
   * Trauma
   * soft tissue injuries
   * environmental emergencies
   * fractures
   * dislocations
   * splint improvisation and preparedness

Nature talks
The education committee offers a speaker session on a  nature-related subject quarterly.
Next speaker: TBD

AMC offers many education and leadership programs. See the Education pages on Outdoors.org.