Phil K Posted May 29, 2007 Posted May 29, 2007 Event: Wilderness First Responder Yep, sponsored by Da Mounties Member Fee: $ 500.00 Non Member Fee: $ 550.00 Cancellation Fee: $ 10.00 Sign Up Open Date: 05/21/07 Sign Up Close Date: 09/14/07 Participant Capacity: 30 Meeting Time: varies Meeting Place: Mountaineers/Discovery Park Description: Course Overview: The 80 hour Wilderness First Responder certification is considered the standard for professionals working as guides, outdoor educators, as well as recreational expedition medical personnel in remote areas. Wilderness First Responders should be able to effectively make decisions when a hospital is hours to days away. The Wilderness First Responder by Remote Medical International emphasizes decision-making, hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to function in remote areas, as well as providing a strong foundation to progress on to more advanced levels of training. Format: Combination of lecture, skill labs, and practical scenarios to provide participants with the greatest opportunity to use and retain the skills necessary to respond to remote medical emergencies. Skill labs and scenarios take place inside and outside. A typical day will run from 1600 –2000. There are two weekend sessions (0800-1700). This course has been designed for the working individual who cannot dedicate two solid weeks (the fashion WFR is typically offered.) Texts: The textbooks and course materials for this course are included in the course price. You will receive textbooks on the first day of the course. If you would like to receive texts early, you can request them for a $5.00 shipping charge. - Field Guide for Remote Medical Care and Rescue; Remote Medical International, 2005 - Medicine for Mountaineering and Other Wilderness Activities; The Mountaineers Books 2001 Certifications received: - Wilderness First Responder from Remote Medical International - CPR for the Professional Rescuer from the American Heart Association The Wilderness First Responder course by Remote Medical International exceeds requirements for the First Responder course established by the Department of Transportation. If you would like to test for your First Responder from the National Registry of EMTs, please call our office for additional information; please note that an additional fee applies. Recertification: The Wilderness First Responder certification is valid for two years. There is a one year grace period after expiration in which recertification is available. Recertification is achieved by successfully completing a Wilderness First Responder Recertification course which lasts 36 hours. Students may choose to recertify through Remote Medical International or through a company approved by Remote Medical International. Leader Notes: Class meets September 29, 30, October 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20. Week-day classes (Tues/Thurs) will meet at the Seattle Mountaineers. Week-end sessions will meet at Discovery Park. A registration fee of $200 must be paid to reserve your spot. The balance of the course fee is due at the time registration closes and must be made through the Mountaineers Office. The registration fee of $200 will be forfeited if cancelled by participant unless a wait list exists at the time of cancellation NOTE: Minimum for enrollment of 15 required for the course to be held. If course is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded in full.
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