Wilderness First Responder
The High Mountain Institute and Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) are co-sponsors of this course. The WMI of NOLS Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training program is a nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include, but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. Upon successful completion of practical and written exams, students will receive a two-year Wilderness First Responder certification and a two-year Adult CPR certification. Continuing Education credit may be available, please contact WMI of NOLS at 307-332-7800 or see their web site at wmi.nols.edu for more information. To register, please complete the HMI registration form.
2008 Dates: May 26 - June 4 or June 10-19
2008 Costs: $625/$825 Lodging only
Lodging only includes lodging in rustic cabins and use of the kitchen, food not included. Meals and Lodging includes 3 meals prepared each day and lodging in rustic cabins.