Course Information - Wilderness First Responder

Wilderness First Responder

Course Info:

Date:

5/1/2010 - 5/9/2010

Cost:

$650.00. Contact Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888 for special rates at local hotels.

Location:

Chattanooga, TN 37401 - United States

Course Materials

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Host:

Outdoor Chattanooga/Outventure
www.outdoorchattanooga.com

Contact Info:

Course Description:

Summary

The definitive wilderness course in medical training, leadership, and critical thinking for outdoor, low-resource, and remote professionals and leaders.

The Wilderness First Responder program is the ideal medical training for leaders in remote areas including outdoor educators, guides, military, professional search and rescue teams, researchers, and those involved in disaster relief. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical. It includes the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments for days and weeks if necessary.

Directions

Address: 200 River St., Chattanooga, TN 37405. Link to Google map.

Room and Board:

Lodging

Loding will not be provided. Various lodging and camping facilities are available in the Chattanooga area. Please call us at (423) 643-6888 for detailed information. Visit www.chattanoogafun.com for a comprehensive listing of hotels/motels in the Chattanooga area.

Food

Meals will not be provided.

Sponsor Policies

Participants are expected to adhere to the rules stated in the Outdoor Chattanooga and Wilderness Medical Association waivers. Alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited in City of Chattanooga parks.