Wilderness First Responder Course: Durango, CO

The Wilderness First Responder course has been designed specifically to meet the needs of wilderness guides, expedition leaders, and outdoor instructors. It is the outdoor education and recreation industry's standard for wilderness medical training. It is the wilderness medicine training course for outdoor professionals...and the course you want your friends to have taken before you travel with them. The course includes WMTC adult CPR certification.

Our Distance Learning Project (DLP) courses have three distinct components: DLP course students MUST successfully complete an academic distance learning component and on-line testing before attending the on-site practical session. The distance learning portion of the course utilizes course appropriate texts and our animated instructional DVD. Our DLP courses are best suited for students who meet all of the following criteria: have limited vacation time or prefer to use their vacation time in another way, have the discipline and academic aptitude required for effective distance learning, enjoy and have the time for in-depth study outside of their regular commitments, have access to a reliable computer with a DVD drive and internet access, and who possess a valid e-mail address.

Course Itinerary

Day 1:

• Course Introduction
• Patient Assessment System Part 1
• Basic Life Support Lab & Simulations
• Patient Assessment System Part 2
• Simulations

Day 2:

• Case Study Homework Review
• Wound Cleaning Lab
• Basic Extremity Splinting Lab
• Spine Assessment Lab
• Simulations
• Injection Lab
• Allergies & Toxins Quiz & Review

Day 3:

• Case Study Homework Review
• Spine Quiz
• Spine Management Lab
• Video Simulations

Day 4:

• Dislocations Lab
• Hypothermia Packaging Lab
• Improvised Litters & Carries Lab
• Advanced Extremity Splinting Lab
• Video Simulations

Day 5:

• Video Simulations
• Environmental & Medical Mini-Simulations
• First Aid Kits
• Course Debrief & Closing

Additional Information

Cost Includes: Instruction with a WMTC senior instructor, group scenario equipment, pre-course text books and written materials, WFR, AED, & CPR Certification upon succesful completion of the course.

Not Included: Hotel costs before, during or after the courses. Trip cancellation insurance, personal climbing clothing, camping equipment, or gratuities.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for students who would like to enroll in this course.

Registration and Cancellation: You will need to fill out our Domestic Multi-Day Registration Form, cancellation policy agreement, and liability waiver, and send it to us with full payment. Please click on our Registration link to access the required forms. Cancellation made 30 days prior to the start of the course entitles you to a 50% refund. Cancellation made less than 30 days prior to the course = no refunds.