Wilderness Medicine and First Aid Courses (2010)

All Wilderness Medicine courses are taught through the Wilderness Medicine Institute of the National Outdoor Leadership School, or WMI of NOLS. WMI is the leader in wilderness medicine, providing the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. WMI’- teaching philosophy is to emphasize treatment principles and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. Scenario-based teaching is employed as a complement to lecture style instruction. This is why students learn so well and feel confident in employing their newly acquired judgment and skills. More information and more listings at nols.edu/wmi

Wilderness First Aid 2 day Courses (16 to 20 hours)
Wilderness First Responder 10 day Courses (80 hours)
Wilderness First Responder Re-Cert 3 day Courses (24 hours)
Remote Rescue Workshop 8 hours

Wilderness First Aid 2 day Courses (16 to 20 hours) $200.00

If you plan to spend time in the backcountry you need to be prepared. Fast paced and hands-on, this two or three-day 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. Participants using the WFA to recertify their WFR need to pass both a written and a practical test.

Start / End Dates	Location	Availability	Tuition	Tools	Register
Aug 14, 2010 Aug 16, 2010	McCall, Idaho	FULL	$200.00		Register

Wilderness First Responder 10 day Courses (80 hours) $630.00

This is a nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. This course is designed specifically to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge your decision making abilities. The WMI Adult & Child CPR is included in this course.

Start / End Dates	Location	Availability	Tuition	Tools	Register
Mar 12, 2010 Mar 21, 2010	McCall, Idaho	FULL	$630.00		Register
Aug 17, 2010 Aug 26, 2010	McCall, Idaho	FULL	$630.00		Register
Mar 11, 2011 Mar 20, 2011	McCall, Idaho	Available!	$630.00		Register

Wilderness First Responder Re-Cert 3 day Courses (24 hours) $250.00

Are your wilderness medicine protocols on the tip of your tongue or in the bottom of your pack? This three day scenario-based course is designed as review and practice of evacuation and decision making guidelines. It also provides wilderness medicine practitioners with current updates in the wilderness medicine field. This course may be used to recertify Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT (wilderness portion only) certifications. You must possess a valid WFR certification of at least 72 hours in order to recertify through this course. Upon successful course completion you will earn a wilderness medicine certification from WMI of NOLS. This course may also be used to recertify WAFA certifications. There will be a written examination at the beginning of this course.

Start / End Dates	Location	Availability	Tuition	Tools	Register
Dec 10, 2010 Dec 12, 2010	McCall, Idaho	Available!	$250.00		Register

Remote Rescue Workshop 8 hours $95.00

This 8 hour workshop is designed as a primer to prepare the outdoor enthusiast to enter the wilderness with a greater sense of awareness and prevention. Training modules throughout the day will prepare students to manage and stabilize life threats. Ultimately participants will walk away with a better understanding as to the challenges with handling an emergency and what their best next steps for preparation should be.

Start / End Dates	Location	Availability	Tuition	Tools	Register
Feb 21, 2010 Feb 21, 2010	McCall, Idaho	FULL	$95.00		Register