Published by The Mountaineer Books. The wilderness can be an unforgiving place. The Wilderness First Aid course is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. 4th Edition. Our instructors are experienced, dynamic, and passionate about the material they teach. Whether you work or play in remote areas, our practical curriculum in wilderness medicine will prepare you to make good decisions in the field. $170 to $510. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and Basic Life Support skills. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) The best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic first-aid training for seasonal outdoor activities or short term wilderness endeavors and pursuits. Brad’s background includes time as a canoe trip leader in Northern Canada, a camp director, work in therapeutic wilderness programs, membership on multiple mountain rescue teams, and as a private pilot. Wilderness Medic, LLC located in Durango, CO provides backcountry wilderness medical training in Colorado and Utah that goes far beyond traditional first aid. He is well known for his low-key teaching style and exceptional ability to relate complex medical issues while remaining firmly committed to the science behind the subject. Due to COVID-19, many precautions will be employed to reduce risk of transmitting the disease during this course. In this setting, her WFR skills became more valuable than she ever could have imagined. They are ski patrollers, firefighter/paramedics, and SAR medical team leaders. Brad Sablosky has been a lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates International since 2008, in that time he has travelled extensively in North America and internationally delivering WMAI classes. Our Wilderness First Aid course is approved by all scouting organizations with unique American Red Cross QR code that you can verify on red cross website. Successful completion results in a Wilderness First Aid certification. Aspen Trails Graduates from WMTC approved wilderness medicine schools may recertify their Wilderness First Responder or WEMT with this course if they are currently certified or within their grace period. Welcome to Basic Wilderness First Aid ! Part 2 of WMTC’s hybrid WFA is 2-days long, and requires that Part 1 is completed. Full Dates: March 27, 2021 – March 28, 2021Duration: 2 days Price: $200. In order to earn a certificate of completion for this class you will need to go through 14 modules and complete the quizzes. Hiring now in Durango, CO - 6 positions at conservation legacy including Crew, Trails Strike Team Crew Leader - FC 2021 related to wilderness first aid. Incident management Incident management Awareness of Triage Awareness of … Applying Wilderness Medicine Skills During The COVID-19 Pandemic NOLS | April 3, 2020 To reduce the strain on local health care facilities during a global crisis, you can step up and use your first aid training to treat some injuries at home. It is prudent to be prepared. Wilderness First Aid courses are up and running! Our newly updated program includes: Our newly updated program includes: Fully updated course content and resources, including a take-home Wilderness & Remote Field Guide filled with pictures, protocols, and the latest techniques. Duration. Click here for a list of currently WMTC approved providers. Pine hall is located on the North side of the Fort Lewis College campus in Durango, Colorado. It’s targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. Wilderness first aid is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person. The expedition and wilderness first aid training courses are generally designed for those with prior first aid experience. Wilderness First Aid. Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course Designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. She practices with multiple agencies in Silverton and is a firefighter/paramedic in Durango, CO. On any typical day, you can find Chelsea and her four-legged friend adventuring in the San Juan Mountains or soaking up the sun while fishing the Animas River. Taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience. Brad currently works as a Paramedic/Firefighter with Durango Fire, in Durango, Colorado and as a Ski Patroller at Telluride Ski Resort, in Telluride, Colorado. Testimonials “Darren was a fabulous instructor. Students will receive an emergency first aid kit that contains trauma first aid gear to complete hands-on training in the ‘practical skills’ portion of the course, all done at home. Author Eric A Weiss, MD, is an internationally recognized authority on wilderness medicine. We are the local provider for WMAI classes in southwestern Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Wilderness First Aid. Parking is available on Skyhawk Avenue or in the parking lot across the street. First aid kits First aid kits and best products for the wilderness environment. He also helps coordinate the Flight for Life Avalanche Deployment Team in the San Juans Mountains and also works for La Plata County Search and Rescue. Josh is a mountain guide and outdoor educator based in Durango, Colorado, and owner of Kling Guides. Our wilderness courses teach what to do with a medical emergency when help is miles away and calling 911 isn’t an option. Age. No certification is more accepted worldwide than WMAI. All courses are accredited by Wilderness Medical Associates. If you are looking for the best medical courses in the region and the outdoor industry you have come to the right place. Wilderness Medicine instruction led by professionals and experts working in the field. WMAI has been setting the standard in wilderness medicine and rescue training for over thirty years. You may be eligible to recertify your NOLS Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, or Wilderness EMT (wilderness portion only) certification on this course. Wilderness First Aid training provides the next level training needed to safely conduct any high adventure backcountry activity where EMS is not available. It does not take the place of definitive medical care. Click here to enroll in WMTC’s hybrid WFA Part 1. We prepare students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments and improvised equipment. Once you have taken one of our courses you will never forget what to do; you will understand what needs to be done. Please reference WMTC’s COVID guidelines found here. Find the details in our COVID-19 Response. 307 likes. Wilderness First Aid with NOLS and REI 2 to 4 days. The wilderness can be an unforgiving place. Wilderness First Responder (WFR): Hybrid format consisting of a 30 hour self-paced, online instructional component, followed by a 50-hour in-person, practical component which takes place over five consecutive days. It consists only of giving assistance until a more advanced level of medical care is obtained or until the chance for recovery without medical care is apparent. The ESCI Wilderness First Aid course is an intense yet fun journey through the world of wilderness emergency care and is recommended for all outdoors people. Before registering for this course, students must complete Part 1 of WMTC’s WFA curriculum. WMTC’s hybrid Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses are designed to introduce participants to the concepts of medical care in a wilderness setting. I really like the FR-1. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) The best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic first-aid training for seasonal outdoor activities or short term wilderness endeavors and pursuits. The Wilderness First Aid course is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. Then explain to the patient what you’re doing: methodically going over all areas of the body looking for clues about potential injuries or illness. In addition to training, Durango Safety & Wellness provides Red Cross certification for CPR, First Aid, AED, Wilderness First Aid, and more! Learn More. WMTC’s standard Wilderness First Aid workshops are designed to introduce participants to the concepts of medical care in a wilderness setting. Safety Safety for self, other’s and casualty Correct PPE for the incident Hygiene and infection control and prevention. He took his time and explained everything very thoroughly and intelligently. He has worked in the outdoor industry for over 20 years as a guide, instructor, trainer, and supervisor. BSA Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. WMTC’s hybrid WFA course is divided into two distinct parts. He currently practices with the Crested Butte Medical Center in Colorado, where he also serves as team leader and medical officer for Crested Butte Mountain Rescue. Finally all of our course locations are chosen to be fun places to learn wilderness medicine. See Dates. And at the end of the class, you get Wilderness First Aid certified. His participation in trans-Atlantic sailing expeditions and numerous treks in North and South America, coupled with 30 years in urban and rural emergency medicine, have given him a broad base of experience in difficult and demanding situations. Wilderness environments create special situations not usually encountered in an urban or suburban environment. If you are wondering if a hybrid course is for you, check out this WMTC blog post. Register NowLink will bring you to an external website. He has given numerous talks at national and regional conferences including the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC), the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) annual conference, and Association for Experiential Education (AEE) regional conferences. Jeffrey is also a licensed captain for the U.S. Coast Guard and an experienced blue-water sailor. The WFR course is the industry standard for those professionals working in outdoor recreation or other remote settings. WMAI is made up of a diverse group of medical professionals worldwide that are constantly updating and improving the practical curriculum we deliver in our courses. You’ll learn how to assess patients, provide effective treatment for common outdoor illnesses and injuries, and make evacuation decisions. 16+ yrs. He’s logged thousands of miles aboard his own sloop and served as mate and medical officer on numerous sail-training and research vessels. His marine resume includes 20 seasons as an instructor, course director, and vessel master with The Hurricane Island Outward Bound School in Maine. We guarantee that your course will be made up of relevant skills that will enhance your existing medical knowledge, and make you more confident in your skills wherever you work or play. This is the Part 2 of a two part course. This intensive 2-day hands-on certification, taught by Barefoot Wild Med, a licensed training company of Wilderness Medical Associates curriculum, covers how to deal with medical emergencies in … … Wilderness first aid is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person. Wilderness first aid basics show us that people suffering a heart attack in the wilderness can be classified in a certain category. A Wilderness First Aid Kit can greatly improve your chances of survival when disaster strikes. Aaron Ball is Southwest Rescue’s owner and lead instructor. is an online course where you will learn backcountry first aid and earn a Basic Wilderness First Aid certificate. I really like the FR-1. Wilderness First Aid is Different. Wilderness First Aid is a two day introduction to general medical concepts and Basic Life Support skills. We recommend every member of your team attend this training. Additionally, Aaron is a faculty member in Fort Lewis College’s Adventure Education Department and a guide for San Juan Mountain Guides. The same effective, practical, and exciting training experiences that Coast Wilderness has become known for… with some minor modifications to protect our students, our instructors, and our community. Fort Lewis College, Pine Hall 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301 United States. Topics in this course range from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. The Wilderness Medicine Training Center is the only wilderness medicine provider who offers both standard and hybrid courses using teaching and learning strategies that inform one another; the result is a choice of format and pedagogy that meets your needs. Dr. David Johnson is a board-certified emergency physician and president/medical director of Wilderness Medical Associates International. Paperback. Taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience. WMAI instructors are experienced medical practitioners as well as ski patrollers, paddlers, mountain guides, outdoor educators, and members of search and rescue teams. The Wilderness First Aid Course. Jeffrey is the curriculum director for Wilderness Medical Associates International and co-author of Wilderness and Rescue Medicine and The Outward Bound Wilderness First Aid Handbook, both of which are used in wilderness medicine courses worldwide. Our WFA course acts as a base introduction to responding to, and treating, medical and environmental emergencies, as well as introducing preventative strategies. The Canadian Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Program is one of the leading programs of its kind in Canada. Price: $250. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the most popular course and it creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. It’s targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. A WMAI course will take you well beyond traditional first aid. Click here to access information about WMTC’s hybrid course model and how to begin working on the WFA curriculum. Over the next five years, Chelsea was tasked with managing critical patients in a mountainous environment, far from definitive medical care. For the last 10 years I have had the privilege to travel the world delivering Wilderness Medical Associates International classes to professional groups, universities, and individuals. Are you prepared to handle a medical emergency while in the backcountry? Being medically prepared in the backcountry is just as critical as having a map and compass! It is prudent to be prepared. This is the kit I carry with me every time I go to the woods. He is a certified alpine, rock and assistant ski guide with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). 198 pages. Mailing Address A wilderness first-aid course will take you through the process involved in each procedure: Do a Head-to-toe Exam: Start by ensuring your hands are clean, warm and gloved. Certification Wilderness First Responder Course with NOLS and REI 5 to 9 days. This course focuses mostly on trauma related problems, but also covers select environmental and medical topics. 307 likes. Best practices are constantly changing, its important that our instructors have ongoing experience taking care of patients in the field and can bring that experience to our classes. from $315. It does not take the place of definitive medical care. Certification Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course with NOLS and REI 2 to 4 days. WMTC’s WFA course meets the Boy Scouts of America and the American Camping Association trip leader requirements. Written by Wilderness & Travel Medicine: A Comprehensive Pocket Guide is an essential component for any first aid kit, especially for outdoor guides, backcountry adventurers, hunters, and world travelers.. He has served as an ambulance and fire/rescue crewman, professional ski patroller, emergency department practitioner and on the medical staff of three ski area trauma clinics. Aaron sits on several committees and boards including the Open Sky Wilderness’s risk management committee and the board of directors for the Friends of the San Juans. We teach the procedures and the principles behind them. Wilderness Medic, Durango, Colorado. This course may be the best choice for dealing with incidents in remote settings but within cell phone coverage. DSW provides a "Reset Button", or a way to get past hurdles in order to succeed. Aaron has a Master’s Degree in adventure education with a specific emphasis on risk management. One must complete the Part 1 Independent Study portion before attending the Part 2 Practical Session with Southwest Rescue, and both must be completed within a year to receive certification. Also, check out WMTC’s hybrid Wilderness First Aid website to see if this course is for you before registering. With over a decade of experience with all levels, you are in the right hands. All courses are accredited by Wilderness Medical Associates. The instructors are professional medical practitioners not just teachers. from $245. His climbing and trekking have taken him around the globe, including several guided ascents of Alaska’s Mount Denali. NOTE:  A parking pass is required if parking in any on-campus parking lot. from $765. The best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic first-aid training for seasonal outdoor activities or short term wilderness endeavors and pursuits. It is a 2-day, 16-hour course (8 hours/day, generally 9am to 5pm). The majority of the course is hands-on skills practice and simulations. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, as students will learn all essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme … Additionally, the Wilderness First Responder course (WILDMI-555) is approved by the United States Coast Guard to meet the first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201 (i) (1) (ii) and 46 CFR 11.201 (i) (2) (iiI) for a merchant mariner credential. Wilderness First Aid – Hybrid Durango, CO • March 27, 2021 Registration $200 due upon registrationCourse starts Mar 27, 2021 Link will bring you to an external website. Unless indicated, CPR certification is not included. Click here for more information about courses or Wilderness Medical Associates International. Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. This is the kit I carry with me every time I go to the woods. Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for everyone from outdoor educators, guides, search and rescue team members, to families and weekend warriors who play in remote areas. Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two or two and a … In most cases we would suggest you have a valid outdoor first aid course or similar. His teaching reflects the experience of 30 years in emergency medicine, outdoor education, and wilderness rescue. When you’re in the front country, you call 911, wait a few minutes, and an emergency situation is handled for you. The 16-hour WFA course will also include downloadable video modules that step through wilderness medicine foundation skills for remote and post-disaster response. Heart Safe La Plata will offer a 16-hour wilderness first aid course, broken up into two 8- hour days, Sept. 21 and 22, at Durango Fire Rescue and Protection Station 1, 142 Sheppard Drive. Wilderness First Aid classes are different from urban first aid classes. $200 due upon registrationCourse starts Mar 27, 2021. All of our instructors have years of experience working as professional rescuers. Josh guides all types of rock and alpine climbing as well as backcountry skiing. These are unfit people that are not used to dealing with intense physical, and they push themselves too much when hiking. 16 hours. Part 1 of the WMTC’s hybrid WFA will require an estimated 10+ hours of independent studying and testing, and registration is completely facilitated through WMTC. Southwest Rescue sponsors and teaches Part 2 of WMTC’s hybrid WFA. Parking passes may be acquired at one of two kiosks located on the both access roads to the Fort Lewis College campus. In addition, he has taught avalanche safety, wilderness medical and rescue courses for numerous nationally recognized organizations. It’s targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. Aaron is a Rescue 3 International instructor trainer, a Wilderness Medicine Training Center senior instructor, and an American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education professional and recreational avalanche instructor, course leader, and instructor trainer. Do you like to go up into the mountains or down the river? Wilderness Medicine instruction led by professionals and experts working in the field. Chelsea began her paramedic career in the small mountain town of Silverton, Colorado in 2011. I founded Wilderness Medic LLC to provide quality wilderness medical training and certification classes in the southwest region. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the ideal certification for outdoor enthusiasts looking for basic first aid training and backcountry medical skills. If all you are looking for is the certificate, look elsewhere. If the building is locked, please wait until 15 minutes before the course begins or contact your instructor. Wilderness first aid must focus on extended care, harsh environments, lack of medical equipment, improvisation, outdoor specific injuries, rescues, evacuations, and much more. Camping is typically available, and there’s usually time after class to grab a quick mountain bike ride or go for a hike. Sponsor: Charleston County Park & Rec. 67 Aspen Drive This course, open to everyone (not just students at the University of Colorado!) Her current focus is on avalanche rescue and technical rope rescue. With an ASHI Wilderness First Aid class, first aid providers in a remote outdoor setting will be better prepared to respond when faced with limited resources, longer times to care for someone, and decisions about when and how fast to evacuate an ill or injured person. Whether you spend most of your time on frontcountry trails or many miles from the nearest road, a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course prepares you for the possibility of a backcountry emergency and is your first step toward becoming more self-sufficient on the trail. Registration with Southwest Rescue for WMTC’s hybrid WFA is only for Part 2. This course may be the best choice for dealing with incidents in remote settings but within cell phone coverage. Tuition. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard Red Cross style courses and other programs that are oriented toward the urban environment.