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We R CPR adds wilderness training

Cole Lowery, left, and Tyler Ellis are leading wilderness first aid classes for locals who, like them, enjoy the outdoors.
Cole Lowery, left, and Tyler Ellis are leading wilderness first aid classes for locals who, like them, enjoy the outdoors. Cole Lowery, left, and Tyler Ellis are leading wilderness first aid classes for locals who, like them, enjoy the outdoors.

By Kaitlin Colon 3 min read

Nearby climbing routes, campsites and hiking spots make Chattanooga a prime location for adventuring, which is why We R CPR is adding Wilderness Training to its lineup of first aid classes.

While Chattanooga’s outdoor community is thriving, few people may actually be trained in responding to a crisis in the outdoors, said Cole Lowery and Tyler Ellis, We R CPR wilderness first aid instructors.

photo Chattanooga’s We R CPR is growing as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The first aid course provider now offers wilderness training taught by Tyler Ellis, left, and Cole Lowery.

The Wilderness Training class spans two days and goes for eight hours each day. At $125 per person, Becky Blaesing, marketing consultant for We R CPR, said the class is affordable and has the added benefit of being local. Similar classes in Atlanta and Nashville run upwards of $200, Blaesing said.

The course is a mixture of textbook and experiential learning designed to give participants hands-on experience with the material.

Lowery and Ellis encourage everyone to take the class, regardless of their familiarity or experience with the outdoors. The two said they work to tailor the class to the individuals participating by asking about prior experience with the outdoors and what situations they have encountered to ensure relevance.