Wilderness Advanced First Aid

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140.10 WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER

DESCRIPTION: Wilderness medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses (i.e. Red Cross) that are oriented toward urban environments. In this minimum 72 hour course you will learn to deal with medical emergencies when help is hours or days away and calling 911 is not an option. This course will help you prepare for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care and transport, severe environments, and improvised gear.

CONTENT: Topics include patient assessment, body systems, equipment improvisation, trauma, environmental medicine, toxins, backcountry medicine, and wilderness rescue.

PREREQUISITES: Students must be at least 16 years of age (16 & 17 year olds must have proof of parental consent).

CERTIFICATION: All students who successfully complete the WFR course will receive a certification card from Wilderness Medical Associates. This certification must be re-certified every three years. This WFR course meets or exceeds all requirements in the National First Responder curriculum. BLS-CPR certification is included.

CLASS FORMAT: 72 hours, over 8 days. Classes are fast-paced with an emphasis on practical skills. Mornings are devoted to lectures, while afternoons and evenings are spent outdoors working on practical hands-on full scale rescue simulations. Simulations are video-taped and debriefed for enhanced learning.

CREDENTIALS: Instruction provided by Wilderness Medical Associates. Wilderness Medical Associates' courses are preferred by such organizations as Outward Bound, The National Park Service, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the FBI. As Canoe Magazine stated, "Wilderness Medical Associates has become the de facto standard in wilderness medical training."

INCLUDES: text & course materials; certification fees; 72 hours instruction; American Heart Assn. BLS CPR, 3 year national certification

GRADES: Grades are based on attendance (100% required) and performance on both written and practical exams. Letter graded for 3 credit hours. The course is passed after proof of certification is provided.

STUDENT MUST PROVIDE: sleeping bag / lodging (camping or other lodging available) / camping equipment; food; proper attire for weather condition; activity fees

minimum class size - 1; maximum class size - 12

• All class sessions are mandatory. Any student not attending the first class session will be dropped from the class. Each student is responsible for adding or dropping the course with their college.
• This course requires an additional fee. All fees must be paid in full prior to the first class session. You will be required to pay a 50% non-refundable deposit within 14 days of sign-up to register.
• There will be no refund of any fees at anytime.
• Pre-registration with a Outdoor Pursuits course instructor is required. You cannot register through BRUTUS.
• Classroom session times, locations, dates & fees are subject to change. A current e-mail address will be used to contact all students enrolled in a class to notify of all changes.

* Specifics of the course details, including location, is subject to change without notice.