A highly reflective nols wilderness medicine patch can be ironed on to your favorite pack or jacket. I admit its my first medical or first aid training ever. You can submit the application before applying for your desired semester to help inform your expedition decision. First aid supplies browse by all first aid kits first aid supplies individual supplies resupply packs sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. The nols store helps students of the outdoors stay up to date on wilderness first aid supplies and outdoor leadership techniques. Photo set on flickr slideshow the last two weeks, including people, class, adventures, and campus have been amazing. For the past 2 weeks ive been living at the high mountain institute campus in leadville, colorado undergoing wilderness first responder training, through the national outdoor leadership school nols wilderness medicine institute wmi. Wilderness med icine institute of nols, lander, wi. Our semester scholarships are needbased and cover up to half of course cost. The 24hour wilderness first aid for field services course provides first aid for industrial, technical, and field support staff in remote areas. Here is the most uptodate information on nolswmi travel and covid19 response. Wilderness first aid ucsc recreation uc santa cruz.
Wilderness first responder is a comprehensive text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of backcountry emergencies, written by wilderness expert buck tilton with more than a dozen medical professionals. Nols wilderness first aid nols wilderness first responder. The wilderness medicine institute wmi knit hat is sure to keep your head warm. Additionally, the wilderness first aid course wildmi554, and. Additionally, the wilderness first aid course wildmi554, and when included the cpraed course wildmi4, are approved by the united states coast guard to meet the first aid and cpr training requirements of 46 cfr 11. Wilderness first aid wfa the best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic firstaid training for seasonal.
I just spent 10 days knee deep in the nols wilderness first responder wfr course. Wilderness rescue training will teach a wfa at your location for either 15 or 30 students. Mar 14, 2018 the wilderness medicine institute is the leader in wilderness medicine education. Your instructors nols instructors are expert educators with years of medical and wilderness leadership experience. Navy to national park service rangers, outdoor educators, flight nurses, and more, they bring real and deep experiences to teaching the recognition, treatment, and prevention of. While instructional guidelines for curriculum for prehospital emergency medical care have been standardized by the u. Every serious outdoor recreationist and outdoor leader should take this nationally recognized two day wilderness first aid. Academic credit this course is approved for 1 college credit through the university of utah and 0. Time to get back in the woods blazing trails with kudzu. Nols offers scholarship awards specifically for semester expedition students. Some folks were first responders, there were senior citizens trekking to machu picchu, eagle scouts, and everything in between, including everyday hikers. Wilderness first responder course ssra 242c sponsored by whitman college outdoor program and nols wilderness medicine institute dates.
Buck tilton is cofounder of the wildernes medicine institute of the national outdoor leadership school nols, which has become the largest school of wilderness medicine in the world. Make sure to click the nols wilderness medicine entry that appears in the dropdown as you type if you would like the nols logo to appear on your profile. Wilderness first responder appalachian state university. Current emts are eligible to receive 70 ceu hours for participation in a wilderness first responder course. I went wmi what you mean by nols because they have a campus dedicated to their wemt course in lander, they are the most well known, as well as publishing research on wilderness medicine. Hi guys, just wondering if someone who has been wfr certified could comment on whether or not the course content and the certification offer practical advantages over just getting the 2day wilderness first aid training.
Solo is not only the leader in wilderness first aid training, were also a leader in educational publishing. In a nutshell, you dont need to be an extreme athlete, a mountain guide, or a search and rescue candidate for learning wilderness first aid to be right for you. Although the fundamental medical portion of this course is similar to those in a wma international wilderness first aid course, the applied context is different. Santa cruz, ca wilderness first responder recertification. Reid campus center ballroom, whitman college, walla walla, wa 99362 course description. The highest quality wilderness first aid training for your people, on your schedule. Al spent the weekend doing his wfr recertification. Wilderness first aid with wmi and rei minnesota rovers.
Caltech y, caltech campus, pasadena, ca course description. My wilderness first aid certification expired at the end of july and i needed to renew it before leading folks back into the woods with manual and power tools. Sports and wilderness first aid training courses red cross. The scope of the wfa is more basic patch ups and a general overview of best firstaid practices. They are, first and foremost, intentional educators. Taught by instructors from the wilderness medicine institute and half moon bay kayak co. Cabin space is available at broadstone on a firstcome, firstserve basis.
Buck has been a teacher of first aid for almost 30 years and for six of those, worked on an ambulance and volunteering in a hospital emergency rooms. Both days will have a 1 hour lunch and two breaks one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Wilderness first aid training is a sixteen hour course. The wilderness medicine institute wmi first aid restock pack can be used to keep it full and current as you work through your standard supplies or prepare for a big trip. Solo schools the oldest continuously operating school of. Lander, wy 82520 8668319001 wfa schedule 2 day 111215. The national outdoor leadership school nols is a nonprofit outdoor education school based in the united states dedicated to teaching environmental ethics, technical outdoors skills, wilderness medicine, risk management and judgment, and leadership on extended wilderness expeditions and in traditional classrooms. The nols wilderness first aid class i took was two days of class over the weekend, and included an eclectic group of students. Wmi wilderness first aid and wilderness first responder recertification sponsored by. The nols semester in new zealand was an absolutely incredible trip. Our inhouse artist and writerdesigner are constantly working on new projects. In the summer of 20 nols brought together a group of inspiring role models who made history as the first team of african americans to blaze a trail up americas highest peakdenali. There really isnt anything that can replace the classroom and handson experience of a nols wilderness medicine institute wmi course, but i can offer a few. I carry a pretty extensive fak with me and i hike with a garmin inreach mini.
Wilderness rescue training nols wilderness first aid. Wilderness first responder course sponsored by the university of wyoming outdoor program and nols wilderness medicine. Wmi wilderness first aid course sponsored by university of northern iowa and the nols wilderness medicine institute. To mark the 100th anniversary of the peaks first ascent, expedition denali set out to change the face of the mountain. Our goal is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. Wilderness first aid is the assessment of and treatment given to an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care of a physician andor rapid transport is not readily available. The course follows the same curriculum as a regular urban emt course, with a heavier emphasis on wilderness scenarios wilderness being defined as being an hour or more away from definitive care. This class is a good way to be prepared to take care of yourself or a friend when there is an accident in the wilderness.
Wilderness first aid and wfr recertification dates. See more ideas about wilderness first aid, paramedic quotes and first aid. Contrary to popular belief, wemt is more than an advanced wilderness first responder class. Wilderness and remote first aid course designed for scouts and scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. See more ideas about wilderness first aid, paramedic quotes and first aid supplies. This field guide is currently being used in all nols course first aid kits. The email announcing this had a line about how i could. Im not currently working for a job that requires it though i am looking for ranger jobs. Included is the nols wilderness medicine wilderness first aid 30 page handout in english, finnish or swedish, a first aid pocket guide, a patient assessment bandana, nols wilderness medicine wilderness first aid certification and cpr certification. See more ideas about wilderness, medicine and wilderness first aid.
Use this form to apply for a semester scholarship today. Saturday and sunday, march 8 and 9, 2008, wilderness first aid taught by wmi of the national outdoor leadership school nols, sponsored by full. Wilderness first aid nols wmi classes in boise, id. Wilderness first responder is an intensive 7280 hour course specifically designed for outdoor educators, adventure guides, search and rescue professionals, as well as others who are in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting, or individuals who want a higher level of emergency medical training due to extended backcountry trips or. Since the 1970s, we have been publishing curriculum materials, course handouts, newsletters, textbooks such as our flagship wildcare textbook, at left, and other related media to support our industry.
Nols wilderness medicine courses crossing latitudes. I have wilderness first responder certification from wma. Every serious outdoor recreationist and outdoor leader should take this nationally recognized two day wilderness first aid wfa class. Scenario musculoskeletal injury heat illness afternoon scenario cold injury lightning altitude illness the medical patient anaphylaxis closure 2012 nols wilderness medicine institute 284 lincoln st. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The wfr will cover this, plus a wide variety of more complicated scenarios. Please bring a photocopy of your current emt cards with you to your course.
Wilderness first aid, or wfa, is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician andor rapid transport is not readily available. Wilderness first aid certification in the us wikipedia. To be eligible for recertification you must possess a current unexpired wfr certification. To mark the 100th anniversary of the peaks first ascent, expedition denali. Wilderness first responder is an intensive 7280 hour course specifically designed for outdoor educators, adventure guides, search and rescue professionals, as well as others who are in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting, or individuals who want a higher level of emergency medical training due to extended backcountry trips or expeditions. Nols wilderness medicine welcomes eligible graduates from other providers to recertify on our wilderness first responder recertification course, our hybrid wilderness first responder recertification course, or our wilderness advanced first aid course. Its packed with the information you need to make sure your gap year before high school or after college is a successful experience that will prepare you for your future. Included is the nols wilderness medicine wilderness first aid 30 page handout in english, finnish or swedish, a first aid pocket guide, a patient assessment bandana, nols wilderness medicine wilderness first aid. Learn more about teaching wilderness medicine for nols. We had fabulous instructors who outdoors enthusiasts, and great role models for. Nols instructors are, first and foremost, intentional educators who teach the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies across all our courses.
The nols mission is to be the leading source and teacher of wilderness skills. Wmi a reference with the essentials of the wmi wilderness first. I took one in college and it served me well until i decided to start working in the backcountry. The best and most comprehensive course of its kind to offer relevant and realistic firstaid training for seasonal outdoor activities or. I am taking the wilderness first aid class run by wminols at rei in bloomington. Wmi is proud to be a continuing education coordinating board for emergency medical services cecbems accredited organization. So in that context, any aid i provide someone on trail is work under the good samaritan act. Jul 29, 2016 in a nutshell, you dont need to be an extreme athlete, a mountain guide, or a search and rescue candidate for learning wilderness first aid to be right for you. Wilderness medicine first aid restock kit nols store. Wilderness first aid as an established medical discipline is a relatively new phenomenon compared to the more established field of prehospital emergency medicine. Wmi wilderness first aid course recreation services. Nols wilderness medicine institute wilderness first aid. A group of nine students, including me, backpacked for 1 month, sea kayaked for 1 month, and sailed for 2 weeks.
In 2017 my brother bought me a nols wilderness first aid course for my birthday. I am taking the wilderness first aid class run by wmi nols at rei in bloomington. Thoroughly updated and revised, this teaching manual for the national outdoor leadership school s wilderness first responder course represents more than a century and a half of. Successful completion results in a wilderness first aid certification. Im on day seven of a nineday wilderness first responder course with nols wilderness medicine institute, where i recently began my job as wmis marketing coordinator at nols headquarters in lander, wyoming. Wilderness first responder recertification santa cruz, ca patch. Saturday and sunday, march 8 and 9, 2008 meeting place. This is a 2day course, starting at 8am and ending at 5pm both days. Wilderness first aid by wmi of nols for traditonalmountaineering. The open recertification course is open to graduates of any wildernessbased first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option. The fta scored a great opportunity with landmark learning to host three regional wfa courses. Nolswmi wilderness first responder training in leadville. The wilderness first responder course is essential if you work or recreate in the. The goal is to have 50% of the course be handson, mostly in the form of scenarios where we practice what we learn as if doing real first aid.