Wilderness First Responder

April 9 - 18, 2000 (includes day off)

October 19 - 28, 2000 (includes day off)

The 8-day (72 Hours) Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is fast becoming the Canadian standard for wilderness trip leaders. The WFR is complete medical training for anyone tripping or working in remote areas. Wilderness Medical Associates --internationally recognized as the leading wilderness medical training organization are teaching the course.

Patient Assessment
Hands-on simulations with theatrical make-up and video feedback
Wilderness Medical Protocols:
- anaphylaxis treatment, dislocation reduction, spinal assessment, advanced wound
- management, modified CPR protocol
Accident Management and Leadership
Long Term Care of the Sick and Injured
Improvisation Skills
Basic Search and Rescue
Patient Packaging and Evacuation Techniques

"Wilderness Medical Associates has become the de facto standard in wilderness medical training"
Canoe Magazine

Course Details

Sample Course Outline

DAY 1	AM	0.5	Registration	PM	5.0	CPR
10.5 Hours		1.0	Introduction		1.0	Case Studies
		3.0	CPR

DAY 2	AM	1.0	Anatomy and Physiology	PM	2.0	ALS/BLS (part I)
9.0 Hours		1.5	Wilderness Medicine General Concepts		1.0	Case Studies
		3.5	Patient Assessment System

DAY 3	AM	2.0	Circulatory System	PM	1.0	Dislocations
9.0 Hours		1.0	Respiratory System		2.5	Splints I -- Extremities
		1.0	Fractures		1.0	Case Studies
		0.5	Stable Injuries

DAY 4	AM	1.0	Nervous System	PM	2.0	Lifting, Moving, and Extrication
10.0 Hours		1.0	Wounds		2.0	Splints II Spine
		0.5	Burns		1.0	Case Studies
		0.5	General Principles of Trauma
		1.0	Spine Injuries
		1.0	Emergency Childbirth

DAY 5	AM	0.5	Quiz	PM	0.5	Litter Packaging
9.0 Hours		1.5	Toxins, Bites and Stings		1.5	Litter Carries
		1.0	Altitude or Diving		0.5	Patient Carries
		1.5	Medical Emergencies		1.0	Small Group Simulations
					1.0	Case Studies

DAY 6	AM	1.0	Hypothermia	PM	2.0	Search and Rescue
9.0 Hours		0.5	ALS/BLS Part II		1.0	Case Studies
		1.0	Hyperthermia and Heat Illness		2.0	Simulation
		0.5	Near Drowning
		1.0	Frostbite and Cold Injuries

DAY 7	AM	0.5	Lightning	PM	2.0	Improvised Litters
9.0 Hours		0.5	Sun		1.0	Case Studies
		1.0	Allergy / Anaphylaxis		2.0	Simulation
		2.0	Backcountry Medicine

DAY 8	AM	0.5	Medical and Legal Issues	PM	2.0	Final Exam
6.5 Hours		1.0	Personal Preparedness
		1.0	Final Case Study
		2.0	Final Simulation

� Wilderness Medical Associates, Canada 1995 1 877 945-3633 WFR-CFS Rev

Quality

For some time there has been a need for a wilderness first-aid provider in the Bow Valley that can offer easy pre-course information and booking facilities combined with excellent, relevant and consistent course delivery. In an effort to meet this need Yamnuska Inc. has decided to link up with Wilderness Medical Associates, Canada (WMA). This Fall WMA will be providing Wilderness First Responder (72hr) courses for the public and Advanced Wilderness First Aid (36hr) courses. WMA is the leading wilderness first aid provider in North America and has an excellent reputation.

Cost

$685 Canadian includes GST, instruction, textbook and course materials.

Prerequisites

Whilst helpful, no prior first-aid certification is needed for this course. Minimum age is 16 years.

Instructors

The course is being taught by professional instructors from Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA). They receive intensive vetting and training. Course quality is continually monitored and assessed by WMA.

Certification

WMA certification is recognized throughout Canada and the US. Successful students will receive a certification card from WMA, which is valid for 3 years. Within 3 years, graduates may recertify by way of a two-day course.

Grades

Grades are based on attendance (100% required), and performance on both written and practical final exams. Not everyone passes this course.

Class Format

72 hours, over 8 days. Mornings are devoted to lectures and exams. Afternoons are devoted to practical hands-on sessions and video taped simulations*. Evenings are reserved for study and assignments.

* Expect two or three emergency rescue simulations with made-up victims and stage blood that will be video-taped for enhanced learning.

Content

Topics include patient assessment, body systems, equipment improvisation, trauma, environmental medicine, toxins, backcountry medicine, and wilderness rescue.

Bring

Appropriate clothing for the location and time of year. Remember that, rain or shine, much of our time is spent outside. You will also need a sleeping bag, pens, and a notebook.

Location

Canmore is 100km west of Calgary on the Trans Canada (#1) Highway. Calgary International Airport is regularly serviced by flights from Europe and throughout North America. Participants are responsible for their own transport to Canmore which can be reached by regular bus service (on booking we'll send you full bus info). Transportation during the course is not included. We will coordinate a car pool among participants, if necessary we can arrange additional transportation.

Meals and Accommodation

These are your responsibility. There are lots of options available ranging from the inexpensive Alpine Club of Canada Clubhouse right on up to five star hotels. We'll send you a list of recommended lodgings and are happy to make bookings for you. Each day on the course you will need to bring a packed lunch and something to drink.

Booking Information

Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require a $225CDN deposit with the balance due 8 weeks in advance, after that, full payment is required. To avoid unnecessary cancellation penalties we suggest you take our cancellation insurance for an extra non-refundable $34, this must accompany your deposit.

For detailed booking instructions and conditions, click here.

Along with all relevant receipts we will send you a full course logistical kit (containing meeting times, a list of what to bring and info on how to get here) and a sample copy of our waiver which we will ask you to sign when you meet us.

To find out more about course content contact Wilderness Medical Associates tel. 1 905 304 4442; wildmed@worldchat.com or visit their site http://www.wildmed.com

Contact Yamnuska with logistical questions

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