Archive:Wilderness First Aid Course with WMI, Dec 2009

Introduction

It is a good idea for anyone traveling in the backcountry in big groups, little groups, a pair or solo to have wilderness first aid training. This is a great short course that packs a lot of learning into only two days. Don't confuse this with the red cross first aid, wilderness or regular, this course focuses of Patient Assessment, stabilization, extended care, and evacuation plans.

If you plan to spend time in the backcountry you need to be prepared. Fast paced and hands-on, this two course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel and work in the outdoors.

This course is pre-approved by such organizations as: the American Camping Association, the United States Forest Service, and other governmental agencies. It may also be used for wilderness medicine recertification by those with previous training.

This course may be used to recertify Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Wilderness EMT (wilderness portion only) certifications. You must possess a valid certification from WMI, SOLO or WMA to recertify through this course. Participants using the WFA to recertify their WFR need to pass both a written and a practical test.

Upon successful course completion you will earn a WMI of NOLS wilderness medicine certification.