Wilderness First Responder Course

LAMC is considering sponsoring a WRF course in the Los Alamos area. Details are listed below. For sign-up and additional information contact Lorrie Bonds-Lopez.
-Dan
 
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Wilderness First Responder Course

• Wilderness Medical Associates International (wildmed.com) certification: Wilderness First Responder 5-day course

Dates:

• Friday Oct 25th 4 hours
• Saturday Oct 26th 9 hours
• Sunday Oct 27th  9 hours
• Friday Nov 2nd    4 hours
• Saturday Nov 3rd   9 hours
• Sunday  Nov 4th   10 hours

Location: TBD in Santa Fe or Los Alamos dependent on enrollment.(I'm thinking Fuller Lodge if more than half are from Los Alamos)
 
Class size: 21 person limit
 
2 instructors

• Carl Gilmore
• April Gresitti

Homework: estimated 25 hours before the course

• Textbook: Can read in one night
• Email: learning objectives
• Exams on line

Price: $ 625
Includes

• Instruction
• Books
• Wilderness and Rescue Medicine: A guide for the basic and advanced practitioner
• Wilderness Medicine Workbook
• The Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine
• Lodging for instructors
• Certification fee per student
• Lunch for both Saturdays and Sundays, snacks for Friday night

More info at: http://www.wildmed.com/wilderness-medical-courses/first-response/wilderness-first-responder-5-day.php
 
Wilderness First Responder 5-Day - 5-Day

Summary
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation.
 
Students must register at least 2 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
 
Description
25 Hours Pre-Course Preparation and 45 Hours On-Site Training
 
Class Format
This course covers the same material and meets the same criteria as our standard Wilderness First Responder. It is designed for students and professionals who have tight schedules and the self-discipline to complete approximately 25 hours of pre-course preparation.
 
Students will have access to the WFR Study Guide two to four weeks before the course starts. They are required to complete the assigned reading, case studies, study guide, and tests. The on-site instruction that follows reinforces and expands on the knowledge already acquired. Because students arrive familiar with the didactic material, on-site daytime training can focus on wilderness and rescue scenarios and practical skills. Evenings are reserved for study and assignments. Expect rescue scenarios with made-up victims and simulated wounds to prepare you for backcountry emergencies. Sessions may be videotaped for enhanced learning.
 
The 5-Day WFR course has been through five years of development and testing. Conscientious preparation, studying, and time prior to the course is essential for success. This is not a short-cut version of our standard course. Established WMA International clients and other groups who are interested in this new format are encouraged to contact us about this offering.
 
Textbooks
The following teaching materials are provided by WMA International at no additional cost:

• Wilderness and Rescue Medicine: A guide for the basic and advanced practitioner
• Wilderness Medicine Workbook
• The Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine
• WFR Class Notes and handouts