Wilderness First Aid / WFR Recertificatio: Durango, CO

The Wilderness First Aid workshops are designed to introduce participants to the concepts of medical care in a wilderness setting. The two-day course focuses on Basic Life Support skills, minor trauma and selected environmental topics. The three-day course covers the same material plus students examine the spine ruling out process, allergic & toxic reactions, and have additional simulation time. 80% of the course is hands-on skills practice and simulations; lecture is limited to basic anatomy and physiology. There is no formal testing. A completion card is given to each participant at the end of the course.

The 3-day WFA course may be used to recertify WFR and WEMT certifications. To receive certification, graduates must download and complete the exams in the Renewal Packet within two months of completing their WFA course (directions are in the packet). A senior WMTC instructor will correct exams and students will receive an in depth written report on any mistakes (there is a $25 processing fee for grading the exams).

Course Itinerary

Day 1

• Opening & Course Paperwork
• Course Introduction
• Critical Systems Trauma Assessment & Treatment
• Patient Assessment System (PAS), Part 1
• Basic Life Support Skills (BLS) Lab
• Patient Assessment System (PAS), Part 2

Day 2

• Wound Cleaning Lab
• Stable & Unstable Musculoskeletal Injuries Extremities
• Splinting Lab
• Spine Assessment & Lab
• Simulations

Day 3

• Sunburn & Heat Problems (Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Electrolyte Sickness)
• Hypothermia
• Near Drowning
• Wilderness Toxins
• Allergies Lecture & Injection Lab
• Simulations
• CPR Practicum
• Course Debrief & Closing

Additional Information

Cost Includes: Instruction with a WMTC senior instructor, group scenario equipment, pre-course text books and written materials, WFA & 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.