Wilderness First Responder
Course Format:
74 Hours over 8 or 9 days
Overview:
This course is demanding and comprehensive. Our course consists of a combination of lecture and hands-on, scenario-based instruction designed specifically to meet the needs of your group. The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is widely recognized as the “gold standard” medical course for guides, trip leaders, camp staffs and other outdoor professionals.
Our Instructors are all experienced professionals who don’t just teach, but are currently practicing Wilderness EMTs, Paramedics and Physicians. Guest lecturers include medics and physicians from the Wilderness Medical Society and the Divers Alert Network.
Topics covered in this course include:
• Patient Assessment
• American Heart Association CPR
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Reducing (relocating) Fractures and Dislocations
• Evacuation and Rescue
• Long-term Care and Patient Management
• Tropical Diseases
• Altitude and Diving Medicine
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on the following criteria-
• Attendance at 100% of class, including all simulations and lectures
• Demonstrated proficiency in a practical examination
• A score of at least 75% on the final written exam
Certification:
Upon successful completion of all the requirements, students will receive a 3-year certification as a Wilderness First Responder. Students will also receive a 2-year American Heart Association CPR certification.
Sample WFR Course Syllabus
74 Hours over 8 or 9 days
Overview:
This course is demanding and comprehensive. Our course consists of a combination of lecture and hands-on, scenario-based instruction designed specifically to meet the needs of your group. The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is widely recognized as the “gold standard” medical course for guides, trip leaders, camp staffs and other outdoor professionals.
Our Instructors are all experienced professionals who don’t just teach, but are currently practicing Wilderness EMTs, Paramedics and Physicians. Guest lecturers include medics and physicians from the Wilderness Medical Society and the Divers Alert Network.
Topics covered in this course include:
• Patient Assessment
• American Heart Association CPR
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Reducing (relocating) Fractures and Dislocations
• Evacuation and Rescue
• Long-term Care and Patient Management
• Tropical Diseases
• Altitude and Diving Medicine
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated based on the following criteria-
• Attendance at 100% of class, including all simulations and lectures
• Demonstrated proficiency in a practical examination
• A score of at least 75% on the final written exam
Certification:
Upon successful completion of all the requirements, students will receive a 3-year certification as a Wilderness First Responder. Students will also receive a 2-year American Heart Association CPR certification.
Sample WFR Course Syllabus
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- Wilderness First Aid course at Jordan Lake in the Triangle area of NC, October 18-19, 2008.
- Wilderness First Responder course in Raleigh, NC starting Aug 28th, 2009. Book online now.
- July 2009, Maritime and Wilderness First Responder combined course in the British Virgin Islands.
- Contact us online today to request a course for your group.
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