SOLO Wilderness First Responder Review

Prepare for outdoor adventure and employment by refreshing your Wilderness First Responder with real human beings - outdoors!

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is for students whose current, expiring WFR certification is from an organization having reciprocity with SOLO including Aerie Backcountry Medicine, ASHI, Desert Mountain Medicine, NOLS/WMI, WMA, Wilderness Medicine Outfitters, Wilderness Medicine Training Center, Remote Medical International aka Remote Medicine, and UVM. After you have registered, we’ll email you requesting a copy of your expiring WFR and most recent CPR cards. (Remember WFR is not valid without current CPR, so please either renew prior to the WFR Review, or register to take CPR with us at the end of Day One.)

WHERE? The course will be held in our outdoor classroom here in Peacham, Vermont. Directions to the course and other details will be emailed following registration.

HOW MUCH? $245 ($285 with CPR)

TWO OPTIONS FOR REGISTERING:

Save money! Send us a note with course start date and title, student name, phone and email, and a check for $245 ($285 with CPR) to Train NEK, PO Box 132, Peacham, VT 05862. We'll email you confirmation as soon as your check is received.

OR

Register through Eventbrite to pay by credit card (extra Eventbrite fee applies). NOTE: While Train NEK has a full refund, no-questions-asked policy, Eventbrite might not refund their additional fees if you have to cancel - so we recommend sending a check if your plans are uncertain.

WHAT IS TAUGHT? The SOLO Wilderness First Responder Review is an intensive two-day retreat covering the standard WFR curriculum as well as new wilderness protocols. It is fast-paced, with a mix of traditional classroom sessions, hands-on practical skill sessions, and outdoor scenarios to help you maintain the confidence to make critical medical decisions in a wilderness setting. This course meets and exceeds all guidance from the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative. Train NEK customizes each WFR Review on site to meet student needs and catch everyone up to speed. Importantly, by virtue of this being an in-person course in an outdoor classroom, we'll be practicing the art of human interaction in a dynamic environment - a critical skillset in being an excellent backcountry caregiver.

WHAT IS INCLUDED? Price of the course includes engaging and personalized instruction, real-life interaction with fun and interesting human beings, training text and materials, and SOLO WFR recertification fee. Again, while your SOLO WFR certification is good for three years*, CPR is only good for two years. We’ll hold an optional CPR course at the end of Day One for an additional $40 for those who need it.

*After three re-certifications, students are advised to again take a full WFR course, particularly if you are not active in the field.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? WFR Review students are asked to bring clothing suitable for being active outside (i.e. rolling around on the ground pretending to be injured, and kneeling next to mock patients) for much of each day, in any kind of weather. You should also bring additional outdoor layers for stabilizing patients.

Lodging and meals are not included. Directions to the course and further details will be emailed following registration.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!

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