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Wilderness first responder course the mountaineers. This is the standard wilderness first responder course in a 5day format for those with less time available and hectic schedules requires 25 hours of precourse preparation. The glossary and index in this book are the best of any wilderness first aid book weve looked at. Its essential reading for wilderness educators, trip leaders, guides, search and rescue groups, and anyone who works or plays far from definitive medical care. Spring 2020 wilderness first responder wfr and wilderness emt wemt hybrid courses alaska pacific university has canceled this course due to the covid19 outbreak. Together we bring the most comprehensive wilderness medicine courses to the outdoor community.
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Articulate all course goals, requirements, and resources. Wilderness and remote first aid emergency reference guide special thanks to the boy scouts of america for facilitating the task force that produced the wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines. Wilderness first responder is an intensive 7280 hour course specifically designed for outdoor educators, adventure guides, search and rescue professionals, as well as others who are in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting, or individuals who want a higher level of emergency medical training due to extended backcountry trips or. During this fastpaced, engaging course, you will spend half your time outside of the classroom in realistic scenarios, including a fullscale night mock rescue. A first aid kit is important to have on hand no matter where you go, especially if adventuring anywhere far from civilization.
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