Wilderness Medical Associates, Inc.

& MedicalOfficer.Net, Ltd.

WFR Course Schedule

Topics

Home Study

             Read assigned chapters from the course text

             Review 20 case studies in the Wilderness Medicine Workbook.

             Review WMA handouts and wilderness protocols.

             Write 2 case studies from personal experience.

             Complete the pre-course examinations.

On-Site Training

Day 1      Logistics, Introduction

             General Concepts in WM                 

             Critical Body Systems – Circulatory, Respiratory, Nervous

             Patient Assessment System                        

             PAS Practice

             Spine Injury Assessment Wilderness Protocol

             Homework                                    

Day 2      BLS and CPR training

             CPR Wilderness Protocol

BBP Exposure Control

             Anaphylaxis and Asthma Wilderness Protocol

Musculoskeletal System                              

             Common MS Injuries

Extremity Splinting

Dislocations

             Wilderness Protocol for the Reduction of Dislocations

             Practical Scenarios

             Homework                                    

Day 3      Quiz

Lifting, Moving, Extrication             

             Litter Packaging

             Improvised Litters including Spine stabilization

Litter Carries and Assists

Soft Tissue Injury

             Wilderness Protocol for Wound Cleaning and Exploration

             Practical Scenarios; Radio Communication, Scene Leadership

             Homework

Day 4      Quiz

             Hypothermia, Hyperthermia           

             Near Drowning

Frostbite and Trench foot               

             Altitude Problems                           

             Diving Emergencies

             Lightning

Toxins, Bites, and Stings

Medical Aspects of Avalanche Rescue           

Search and Rescue Orientation

Risk Assessment

Personal Preparedness      

SAR Simulation

Day 5      Quiz

Expedition Medical Problems

Medical Kits        

Medical/Legal Issues

Final Test

             Course End Paperwork

"To Those in the Field"

5 day WFR

5 day Wilderness First Responder

· Certified by Wilderness Medical Associates

· 25 hrs. Pre-Course Prep, 45 hrs. On-Site Training

· The standard for guides & wilderness educators

· Class size limited to 21

· Must be 18 years old at course start

$630.00

The 5 Day WFR Option

The Wilderness Medical Associates WFR course has become the gold-standard of medical training for outdoor educators, guides, expedition medics and sail training crews. The Five-Day Option covers the same material and meets the same standards as those applied to the traditional eight-day course. It is designed for professionals who have less time available for on-site training, but have the self-discipline to complete approximately 25 hours of pre-course preparation.

You should register at least 2 weeks prior to the course start to allow time for assigned reading, case reviews, and self-assessment tests. Conscientious preparation is essential for success. On-site training will reinforce and expand on the knowledge you’ve already acquired. 

All students who successfully complete the Wilderness First Responder course will receive certification from Wilderness Medical Associates, valid for three years. The certification includes WMA basic life support and CPR.  The Wilderness Medical Associates WFR course meets or exceeds all requirements in the National First Responder curriculum, and is Coast Guard approved under CFR 46.

This Five-day program is also available to qualified groups. Please call or e-mail us to discuss this option.

See Sample Schedule Below.

Lead Instructor: Jeff Isaac

Photo: Evan Bartlett