WMA Wilderness First Responder 5 Day + Pre Course Work @ East Hartland, CT
Date/Time
5/11/2018 - 5/15/2018
8:30AM - 6:00PM
Event Type(s)
Wilderness Medicine
Event Description

Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing School is hosting a 5 Day Wilderness First Responder Course at The Wilderness School. 240 North Hollow Rd, East Hartland, CT from 5/11-5/15 2018

Location
Wilderness School
240 North Hollow Road
East Hartland, CT 06027
UNITED STATES

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Details
Dates                                                 Course Fee
5/11-15/18                                            $650
 
Pre-course Work:
5 day Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Intensive Pre-course Work Requirements: Unlike the standard 8 day WFR, The 5 day version the WFR course requires approximately 25 hours of pre-course study which includes completing an Study Guide and a Pre-Course test.

About the course: The course serves to train Wilderness First Responders and to upgrade an existing EMT to WEMT. This is an intensive course covering a wide spectrum of emergency care topics relative to wilderness medicine and caring for injuries and illnesses over prolonged periods of time. The course is a combination of discussions, practical stations and real-life simulations.
 
Topics include assessment and management of traumatic injuries such as fractures, burns and wounds; circulatory, nervous, and respiratory system problems; common injuries such as blisters, sprains and strains; medical problems such as anaphylaxis, toxins, altitude, hypothermia, hyperthermia, and infections; and use of improvised materials in remote situations. The course includes information on personal outdoor preparedness, accident management and prevention and introduces you to simple evacuation techniques and rope work. The course is intended for people who are likely to provide care in a remote environment (over 2 hours) such as outdoor trip leaders, guides, search and rescue units, rural ambulance squads, and backcountry rangers. The style and content of the course are the result of input from outdoor educators, medical experts, search and rescue personnel, EMS field providers and prior students. Certification through Wilderness Medical Associates will be granted following successful completion of the course.
 
Difference between the WFR and WEMT Upgrade: First you have to be an existing EMT to take the WEMT Upgrade. The content is similar with a focus on remote context and decision making. Having a course set up like this allows the WFR students to hand off to the WEMT students. WEMT candidates will be expected to perform at a higher standard and will have some additional training surrounding tools available to them: spine care, integrating with SAR, airway management, IV care, medications, etc. appropriate to their license level.
 
Workbook Assignments: With each reading assignment there may be a workbook assignment. Workbooks need to be brought to every class; they will be reviewed for completeness during the quiz or exam.
 
Homework, Reports and Team Projects: From time to time homework will be assigned in addition to the reading and workbook assignments. These will be collected and graded. There will be oral reports assigned that will need to be done at a couple different points during the class; these will also be graded. Teams in the class will be assigned projects that may also be graded. Written material will be evaluated on content, professional appearance including spelling and grammar.
 
Grading: Successful completion with certification is based on 100% attendance, satisfactory performance on homework assignments and written quizzes, demonstrated proficiency with practical skills and a grade of 80% or better on final written exam.
 
Class Preparation and general information: It is safe to say that this class will be different from many classes you have taken. You are being prepared for entry into a profession and this is the critical time to instill the core values of wilderness leadership and EMS organization: teamwork, professionalism, and integrity. You will often operate independently caring for patients for minutes to days until advanced further help can arrive, For this reason we have to get the absolute most we can out of every second of that training which means keeping the class engaged and active from minute one. You will be involved from minute one, there will be discussions, team activities, oral reports, scenario based learning, video-taped scenario based learning, simulations made as real as possible and an intense level of practice, evaluation and follow up practice. You should expect to be outside regardless of the weather. You will be working on your hands and knees (in the mud and snow) and carrying loaded litters over rough terrain and through brush. For your own personal safety and comfort, please come to class prepared to go outside on a moment's notice. Please bring your notebook along with a way to use it, (yes, even in the rain or snow) for each class.
 


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