GWWRA
REGION “E”
MEDIC FIRST AID POLICIES
Policy Statement
GWRRA and the Rider Education Division are dedicated to
providing seminars that instruct our membership in safe riding techniques and
prepare them to handle emergency situations. The MEDIC FIRST AID (
I.
Equipment
A.
The
B.
All
C.
Facilitators shall be responsible for a complete
inspection of the equipment upon receipt and upon completion of each
class. Any discrepancies shall be
immediately reported electronically or by phone to the
D.
Facilitators will complete a Supplies Used/Supplies
Needed form at the end of each class to facilitate inventory control.
E.
The Coordinator will be advised by the District
Educator where the kit will be sent/delivered for the next scheduled class;
shuttling whenever possible.
II.
Scheduling
A.
The Region
B.
1.
Class requests must be made three (3) weeks in
advance to ensure equipment and supplies’ availability. A minimum of six (6) students will be
required to schedule a class (
2.
Chapters will request classes through their
District Educator. The District Educator
will contact the Coordinator to schedule the class for the requested date. This may be done electronically or by phone.
3.
The Coordinator will make every effort to ensure
that classes are scheduled on the requested date.
4.
In the event of scheduling conflicts (two classes
on the same day, same district) the Coordinator shall make arrangements for a
second kit to be delivered to the second class site.
5.
The Coordinator will verify availability of
equipment and advise the District Educator of schedule approval. The Educator will advise the requesting party
of schedule approval.
6.
In an effort to keep the facilitators active and
certified, the Coordinator will attempt to contact a facilitator who has not
had an opportunity to present a program or needs to present a program to remain
certified. Due consideration will be
given to geographical location and distance away from the class site.
NOTE: Every effort will be made to accommodate both
students and facilitators in instruction and maintaining certification.
III.
FEES
A.
Fees for the Basic 6.0 classes will be $20.00 per
member, $15.00 for the Care Initiator class.
(refresher)
B.
All checks MUST be made
payable to Region E
1.
Fees sent to the Region E
2.
There will be a $20.00 charge added to
C.
All class fees are to be forwarded to the Region E
D. Class fees are NON REFUNDABLE except in extreme circumstances that can be documented. Attendee’s who have paid their fees but have a valid reason for missing the class will be offered an opening in the next available class within the following 60-day period. In the event that person is unable to attend or there are no available classes, the Region Director may be asked to refund the enrollment fee. The refund will be at the discretion of the Region Director.
E. Proof of current GWRRA membership is required at time of class registration by all participants
IV.
FACILITATOR’S
COMPENSATION (Change
Effective
All Districts will receive a minimum of $100 or a shared percentage
of the net profits whichever is greater.
This yearly windfall will be used solely for the support of the facilitators
who donate their time and talents and will be documented as a line item in the
yearly District Financial reports.
Districts will be
responsible for reimbursement of class related expenses by facilitators in
teaching classes and movement of kits to training points. REGION E WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE Student Guides and Kit
related items. (i.e. face guards, lung bags, etc.)
A.
Facilitators are not compensated for class
presentation. Overnight stays should be
only in case of emergency, and not the norm.
If needed, it is the responsibility of the scheduling party and not to
exceed $60.00.
B. Facilitators are entitled to be
compensated for gas expenses.
1. Receipts for these expenditures
shall be forwarded to the District
2.
The
District
V.
ORDERING (NO CHANGE)
A.
Any equipment, supplies, etc. for use in the
1.
The facilitator or District Educator will advise
the
2.
The
3.
The order will be filled and shipped to the
requesting facilitator to replenish the depleted kit.
B.
When events warrant the purchase of over the
counter items such as gloves, the
VI.
FACILITATOR
CERTIFICATION
A.
Determining Need
The GWRRA Director of MEDIC FIRST AID/CPR MUST first approve any person
seeking to become an
1.
The
2.
Individuals who wish to become facilitators may
indicate their desire directly to the
a.
Include NAME, STREET ADDRESS, PHONE NO., GWRRA
MEMBERSHIP NUMBER and E-
3.
Once a need is determined the
4.
A minimum of six (6) applicants will be required to
schedule a Facilitator class.
5.
When sufficient applications and interest have been
indicated the
6.
Fee for the Facilitator class is $25 plus books and
must be paid a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled class date.
Couples may share one instructors manual at the cost
of $36 per book.
a.
Check or money order made payable to Region E
b.
There will be a $20.00 fee on
7.
Facilitators are required to teach a minimum of one
(1) class per year for every two (2) years to maintain certification.
a.
Facilitators may co-teach a class to stay current.
b.
Co-Facilitators
must be listed on paperwork to receive credit for the class.
c. With the implementation of FEE
SHARING with the districts, Region will no longer refund any renewal fees.
Note: From time to time it may be necessary to make
changes in the Policies and Procedures as written. When such changes occur the
Region “E” MEDIC FIRST AID Coordinator
Cell: 847-826-4107