Wilderness First Aid & CPR
The High Mountain Institute and Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) are co-sponsors of this course. Fast paced and hands-on, this two and a half day course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel in the outdoors. Whether spending time in the backcountry is your passion or your profession, you should never have to ask, "What do I do now?" On this course, you'll learn how to prepare for the unexpected. WMI's curriculum is unique and includes many advanced topics that other programs leave out such as dislocation reduction, focused spinal assessment and epinephrine administration. In just two days, you'll have the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. This course is ideal for trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals in remote locations. WMI's course is pre-approved by such organizations as the American Camping Association, the United States Forest Service, and other governmental agencies.
This course may be used to recertify Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Wilderness EMT (wilderness portion only) certifications. Questions regarding re-certification should be directed to the WMI office at 1-866-831-9001 or see their web site at www.nols.edu/wmi/ for more information. To register, please complete the High Mountain Institute registration form (click on the Register Now link below).
2011/12 Dates:
Sept 30 (starting at 4pm) - October 2 (end of the day); Cost: $270, includes CPR, dinner on first day, and lunch (One spot left!)
April 10 - 12 (9am - 6pm on the 10th & 11th, 9am - 1pm on the 12th); Cost: $280, includes CPR and lunch every day
Click here to view all paperwork for registered students. This paperwork includes a sample curriculum, general HMI campus information, an HMI Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement (to be signed and returned on the first day of the course), and a WMI Student Agreement (to be signed and returned on the first day of the course.) If you are a minor participating in this course, you will need to complete some additional paperwork. Please contact HMI at (719) 486-8200 ext 107 or at creiff@hminet.org.