Wilderness First Responder

Catalog description

Wilderness First Responder is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions. This is an 80-hour certification-granting course that involves a comprehensive and in-depth look at the standards and skills of dealing with emergencies in the backcountry. This includes response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies and survival skills, soft tissue Injuries, and medical emergencies. Students will learn about body systems, anatomy, and physiology as well as elevated standards and protocols for backcountry care including skills for bivouac and extended patient care, methods of emergency evacuation, advanced splinting techniques, long-term wound care, and organized incident response. Passing written and practical examinations will grant students a WFR certification that is valid for three years. This class will involve both classroom lecture and practical exercises that will take place outside in varying weather conditions. *Note: No previous medical training is required. See Course Notes for class meeting times and locations.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**