Updated February 28th, 2019
Be Prepared for Your Outdoor Adventure
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Safety may not be the first thing on your mind when you head outdoors to bike, paddle, hike or picnic, but you need to be prepared for anything! Prepare yourself by taking part in a wilderness first aid courses this spring, brought to you by Five Rivers MetroParks and Wilderness Medical Associates.
Wilderness Medicine Open Recertification
The Open Recertification course is open to graduates of any wilderness-based first aid training course that was at least 64-hours-long and completed within three years of the proposed recertification option. Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certifications. WMA WEMT graduates with a current EMT-B or Paramedic certificate may also recertify the wilderness portion of their WEMT with this course. Register online.
Wilderness First Aid
This is the best and most comprehensive course of its kind offering relevant and realistic first aid training for seasonal outdoor activities or short term wilderness endeavors and pursuits. Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to outdoor enthusiasts on day trips or short adventures. Register online.
Wilderness First Responder
This class is the ideal medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. Upon successful completion, participants will earn a wilderness First Responder Certificate good for three years. This 70-hour course covers patient assessment; body systems; environmental injuries and conditions; anaphylaxis; lifting, moving, extrication, and patient carries; and backcountry medicine. Classroom lectures and discussions are supplemented with problem solving exercises and scenarios. Register online.
