Solo wilderness first responder wfr free camping 12 mile from training sites. 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. This systembased, easytofollow guide assists the first aid provider when encountering most wilderness emergencies, from. The wilderness first aid wfa course was created out of the direct experience of the founders of solo and is designed by and for the outdoor enthusiast. The solo field guide to wilderness first aid is the manual that accompanies solo s twoday course of the same name. Wilderness first aid wfa is an intensive 16hour program designed for anyone involved in wilderness recreation. Medical training buena vista mountain adventures bvma. Sponsored wilderness first responder wfr solo schools. Buy a cheap copy of solos field guide to wilderness first.
Solo colorado is designated as an essential business and is authorized to operate according to the presidents official guidance and colorado governor polis order. Industryrecognized certifications include wilderness first aid wfa, wilderness first responder wfr, wilderness emt wemt, and more. Solo is not only the leader in wilderness first aid training, were also a leader in educational publishing. Advanced wilderness first aid awfa solo southeast at noc. Additionally, the wilderness first aid course wildmi554, and. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. For students whose current wfr certification is due to expire. Register here for wilderness first aid or wilderness first aid solo wilderness. Colby sawyer college, new london, nh the wilderness first aid wfa 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. Wilderness first aid wfa is solos most popular course and it creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Some folks were first responders, there were senior citizens trekking to machu picchu, eagle scouts, and everything in between, including everyday hikers. That book, used in the dtwfa course, has 100 pages.
Students learn both in the classroom and in the mountains, along the trails and streams at nocs nantahala river campus. Before january, i have been certified in wilderness first aid also through. Due to covid19, mtsu has been forced to cancel this years wilderness first responder course. Register for a class to gain confidence in your ability to make decisions and create positive outcomes out of unpredictable situations. Solo schools the oldest continuously operating school of. It is also an excellent class for those wanting a more indepth and advanced first aid class or who are concerned about disaster preparedness in.
Andrea andraschko, wemt october 2006 pulsepressure points abdominal quadrants looking at patient tenderness in a quadrant suggests potential injury to the organ indicated in the chart. Solo offers comprehensive medical training including wemt, wfr, and wilderness first aid. Academic credit this course is approved for 1 college credit through the university of utah and 0. Since the 1970s, we have been publishing curriculum materials, course handouts, newsletters, textbooks such as our flagship wildcare textbook, at left, and other related media to support our industry. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, survival skills, soft tissue injuries, and medical emergencies. The nols wilderness first aid class i took was two days of class over the weekend, and included an eclectic group of students. The open recertification course is open to graduates of any wildernessbased first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option. Solo wilderness first aid afloat mita members north. Preregistration is required and enrollment is limited. Solo wilderness first aid, may 4 and 5, 2019 in grand. Over the past twenty years, i have backpacked solo over 30,000 miles and have led 100 guided groups with nearly 800 clients, in locations throughout north america, primarily the rocky mountains, high sierra. Sports and wilderness first aid training courses red cross. Wilderness first aid is a program of the wilderness safety council, a nonprofit incorporated in virginia.
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 medicine protocol package 4th edition digital download nols river rescue guide. Started as the mountainwoods first aid course in 1975, this was the first course of its kind in the united states, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based. Wilderness first aid wfa wilderness advanced first aid wafa wilderness first responder wfr wilderness emt wemt wilderness emergency medical technician. You will learn how to stabilize emergencies, dress exposed wounds, treat weather exposure and practice other common survival skills. This wfr recert combines traditional classroom sessions with handson practical skills scenarios to help you maintain the confidence to make critical medical decisions in a wilderness setting. Wildcare, now used in the longer classes 8 to 9day wilderness first responder and up. Solo wilderness first aid course srkg sunapee ragged. The solo field guide to wilderness first aid is the manual that accompanies solos twoday course of the same name. Wilderness medicine newsletter the latest information on. Our students expand their knowledge through practical handson exercise and outdoor scenarios. For information on courses that are still being offered at other locations, please visit solos wilderness first responder wfr course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors. Topics in this course range from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment.
Stonehearth open learning opportunities solo is the oldest continuously operating school of wilderness medicine in the world. Our inhouse artist and writerdesigner are constantly working on new projects. Successful completion of this course will recertify wilderness first responders. Solo wilderness first responder recertification refresh your medical skills. The world leader in wilderness medicine education since 1976. Risk management for outdoor leaders, second edition.
Wilderness first aid course pine mountain settlement school. The solo wilderness first aid afloat course contains all the same information included in the solo wilderness first aid course with the exception of altitude illness. Solos wilderness first responder wfr course is the internationally recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers. The wilderness first aid handbook is a handy, quickreference guide easily accessible with basic wilderness first aid knowledge, but it does not require advanced degrees or experience with medicine and prehospital care. Test your knowledge with more than 300 test questions. Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. Wilderness first aid is solos most popular course and it creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Wilderness first responder middle tennessee state university.
Publications must be returned in perfect, likenew condition to be eligible for a refund. Solo is accredited by the university of new hampshires lifelong learning program. Bean has partnered with wilderness medical associates, a respected leader in wilderness medical education since 1981, to bring you this fourday 36hour course that presents the fundamentals of medical treatment and rescue in the wilderness. Wilderness first aid wfa is the ideal certification for outdoor enthusiasts looking for basic first aid training and backcountry medical skills. Travel wilderness first aid, cpr courses by medic solo. Entrylevel first aid course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants basic training for short trips with family, friends. Wilderness first aid afloat wfaa contains all the same information included in the solo wilderness first aid course response and assessment, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, survival skills, soft tissue injuries, and medical emergencies. Wilderness first aid wfa dc, md, va, nc, pa, nj, ny.
Wilderness first aid wfa creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. As i mentioned in my last post, i completed a wilderness first responder course at the solo wilderness medicine school in conway, nh between december 31st and january 10th. The way in which you handle the first 5 mins of an. It also includes additional topics specifically designed for boaters including. Solo southeast students receive discounts on meals and basecamp lodging during their stay. The solo wilderness first aid training course will teach you how to deal with what commonly happens in the backcountry. Wilderness first responder wfr solo s wilderness first responder wfr course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers. It also includes additional topics that are of specific interest to boaters, such as sea sickness, marine bites and stings, and some types of injuries that are more common in. Learn how to handle outdoor emergency situations in this twoday wilderness first aid certification course, solo southeasts most popular class. Learn first aid skills to save life and limb in a disaster zone terrorist, hurricane, earthquake, tornado. Wilderness and remote first aid american red cross.
Advanced wilderness first aid awfa is an intensive 4day course that provides indepth information on medical and environmental emergencies, alongside handson practice of backcountry first aid skills. Courses solo schools the oldest continuously operating school. Content in the wilderness and remote first aid emergency reference guide is based on the 2010 boy scouts of america bsa wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines and reflects the 2010 consensus on science for cpr and emergency cardiovascular care and the 2010 guidelines for first aid. It stresses safety, preparation, crisis avoidance, and the treatment of common problems.
Free wilderness medicine quiz for wilderness first responders wfrs. The wilderness medicine newsletter is underwritten by stonehearth open learning opportunities, the oldest continuously operating school of wilderness medicine in the world. Solo is one of the originators of todays wilderness first responder wfr and wilderness emergency medical technician wemt programs. If you find a product purchased from wilderness medical associates unsatisfactory, return it to us within 30 days of purchase with your receipt and a note letting us know the problem. Includes all wilderness first responder course topics, and more. New date wilderness first aid training for backcountry emergencies. Entrylevel wilderness first aid training for outdoor enthusiasts. The courses listed below are taught at the sponsors location. We provide healthcare security services to the state of colorado we deliver critical services necessary to maintain safety to emergency managers and responders we support critical. Courses solo schools the oldest continuously operating. Wilderness first responder recertification course with nols and rei. The solo field guide to wilderness first aid, beyond the golden hour, 2nd. In autumn 2014, the solo doctor released a brand new 330page disaster travel wilderness medical textbook. It is 16 hours long two days, and focuses on the basic skills of.
Sponsored wilderness first aid wfa solo schools the. Soap notes wilderness medical associates international. How to recognize, treat, and prevent emergencies in the backcountry. Solos field guide to wilderness first aid 3rd edition. Wilderness first aid wfa the best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic firstaid training for seasonal.
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