Wilderness Medicine Training in Olympic National Park

Wilderness First Responder Recertification with Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS

April 12-14, 2013

Are your wilderness medicine protocols on the tip of your tongue or in the bottom of your pack? This three-day, scenario-based course is designed as review and practice of evacuation and decision making guidelines. It also provides current updates in the wilderness medicine field.

There will be a written examination at the beginning of this course. Prepare for your course with these online resources.

Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments.

Prerequisites: You must possess a current WFR certification of at least 70 hours to recertify through a WFR Recertification course. It is your responsibility to make sure that your certification meets this standard. If you are unsure, please contact WMI before enrolling in a course. You must be 16 years old to attend this course.

Dates: April 12-14  Register Now!

Special note: All participants must fill out and return our Wilderness Medicine Institute agreement.

Wilderness First Responder with Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS

June 22-30, 2013

This intensive is designed for outdoor professionals as well as anyone who spends time in the backcountry with responsibility for groups of family and friends. Topics include: patient assessment, body systems, equipment improvisation, trauma, environmental medicine, toxins, backcountry medicine, wilderness protocols, and wilderness rescue. You will divide your time between classroom instruction, hands-on practical skills, case studies, and scenarios designed to challenge your decision-making ability. Upon completion, students receive Wilderness First Responder certification, good for three years.

Dates: June 22-30, 2013  Register Now!

Special note: All participants must fill out and return our Wilderness Medicine Institute agreement.