5-Day Wilderness First Responder

Course Description:

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation.

Students must register at least 2 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.

Prior to enrolling in a course, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria set forth in this document allows students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of both a WMAI course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field.

All aspects of the safety of our Course Participants is paramount to our team. Please see our website www.blackmountainrescue.com for our Contact safety Descriptions, including covid.

Host Information:

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Room and Board:

First day, instructor will provide continental breakfast, and Lunch, after that meals are on the Students. Located approximately 30 miles East of Albuquerque, at the Wildlife West Nature Park, with several economical hotels nearby, along with several choices of Eateries.

Instructors:

	Instructor Name	Location	Certifications
	Tony Shope	ID, United States	EMT-P