Wilderness First Responder

131 Walnut St,Saugus MA 01906

11 October, 2021

Description

The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the recognized industry standard for those who work in the backcountry. WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER (WFR)The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers. Details:The schedule is 9am-5pm, Monday through Saturday. The date listed is the start date. PLEASE NOTE: Students must be at least 18 years-of-age and able to participate in all activities. Prices quoted are for training sessions and generally include instructional materials and certification and testing fees. Accommodations: (Day-Student Only) There are also several hotels within 1-3 miles of the campus. Meals: Students are expected to provide their own meals. There are many options close by and delivery is always an option. FAQ:WHO IS THE WFR COURSE FOR? The WFR 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. WHAT IS TAUGHT? The WFR is a comprehensive and in-depth look at the standards and skills of dealing with: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies and Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. Although these appear to be the same basic topics covered in our two-day WFA course, they are covered far more extensively, and there is much more hands-on practice. Additional topics, such as CPR, are also included. IS THERE AN EXAM? There is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and a written test. DO I GET CERTIFIED? Yes. Your WFR certification is good for three years. HOW DO I RECERTIFY? You may take either a 2-day WFR Refresher Course or a 2-day WFA course. EDUCATIONAL/FUNCTIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDERNESS MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PROVIDERS Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness EMT are job-training programs leading to certifications. Based on the Department of Transportation’s First Responder and EMT curriculums, the WFR and WEMT programs integrate wilderness and medical training. Please read all requirements before registering for a course DOES THE WFR COUNT AS CONTINUING EDUCATION? The WFR typically counts as continuing education credits, although it may depend on what certification you have. Street EMTs who take the WFR course may become certified as Wilderness EMTs. Instructor: Nathan DuclosNathan grew up hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. His love of the outdoors has taken him around the world. He loves being outside and helping others have great wilderness adventures. He has climbed, guided and taught remote medicine across the globe. This includes Alaska, Argentina, Mongolia, Iceland, Tanzania, the Rockies and many more. He co-founded a clinic in the mountains of Belle Fontaine, Haiti. There he provided medical services to victims of the 2010 earthquakes. He worked with Floating Doctors to provide healthcare in rural island clinics. He worked in Tanzania and Mongolia providing medical care to indigenous populations. Certifications: Wilderness ParamedicL1 AvalancheEMT ParamedicMA in Environmental EducationAIARE Level I COVID 19 Acknowledgement:I am symptom-free (A fever of 100° or more, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Muscle aches, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, congestion, runny nose, Headache, Severe fatigue)I have not come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19I have not traveled to a state, other than a COVID-19 lower-risk state, within the past two weeksI am not sick with COVID-19I have not recently tested positive for COVID-19I have not recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19