Wilderness First Responder course

Solo Certification lasting for three years will be given at the end of the course. This course is 8 days, 9am-6pm, most of the class will be held outside in the woods. Please email us if you need lodging for additional cost.
The 72 to 80-hour Wilderness First Responder course is the industry standard for outdoor backcountry leaders, and includes many advanced topics that other programs leave out such as reduction of various dislocations and manual epinephrine administration. A sample list of topics covered in this course include (but are not limited to):
✓ Airway Emergencies ✓ Life-Threatening Conditions
✓ Allergies + Anaphylaxis ✓ Lightning Safety
✓ Altitude Illnesses ✓ North American Snakebites
✓ Anatomy + Physiology ✓ Orthopedic Injuries + Dislocations
✓ Backcountry + Sudden Illnesses ✓ Patient Assessment System
✓ Bites + Stings ✓ Patient Care Documentation
✓ Body Substance Isolation ✓ Patient Packaging + Lifting
✓ Burns + Blisters ✓ Risk Management
✓ Chest Injuries ✓ Scene Leadership, Control + Communication
✓ Cold Related Injuries ✓ Shock + ASR
✓ Common OTC Medications ✓ Soft Tissue Injuries
✓ CPR in Remote Settings ✓ Submersion Emergencies + Drowning
✓ Epinephrine Auto-Injectors ✓ Suspected Spinal Injuries + Evacuation
✓ Evacuation Considerations ✓ Tick, Spider + Scorpion Safety
✓ Hands-On Practical Simulations ✓ Traumatic Brain Injuries
✓ Heat-Related Illnesses ✓ Vital Signs
✓ Improvisation / MacGyvering ✓ Wilderness Field Protocols
✓ Introduction to Wilderness Medicine ✓ Wilderness Medical Kits