Wilderness First Aid is a 16-20 hour course for
those who do more serious wilderness activities. It is the choice of
many wilderness trip leaders and guides. WFA presents wilderness
topics in more detail, provides more time for skills practice, and
also includes role-playing wilderness accident scenarios.
Wilderness First Responder is a 60-80 hour course for
wilderness professionals and others who want a higher level of
training, or require WFR certification. The course length may vary
depending on whether the class has previous training, or does enough
reading and preparation to reduce the need for lecture. Skills
training is intensive, with many role-playing wilderness accident
scenarios.
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Wilderness EMT Upgrade is a 40-hour course for
those who are already certified as EMT’s. Instructors may (at
their discretion) require a pre-test of basic EMT knowledge
and skills. The course builds on EMT training and adds
wilderness concepts and skills, with many role-playing
scenarios. Students are expected to minimize the need for
lecture by studying and preparing thoroughly for each class.
WEMT Upgrade may also be taught as an add-on module to a
regular EMT course.
Review and Challenge
courses for WFA and WFR may be offered by instructors, for
those who have already trained to that level and need to
re-certify. |
Workshops and seminars: Instructors can also
offer workshops or seminars on specific topics.
Wilderness Articles from Wilderness Medical Society
Search and Rescue for
Outdoor Leaders
Helicopter Evacuation of
the Injured Patient
Mental Preparedness and
Leadership in Wilderness Survival
Psychological Aspects of
Adventure Travel
What's in a Good
Medical Kit?
Oral Rehydrating
Solution and Children
Desert Survival
