Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Location: Orono, ME 04473 - United States
Dates: 1/13/2022 - 1/17/2022
Course Description:
Training for EMS personnel who would like to enhance their skills and experience for use in the rural, wilderness, and technical rescue setting.
The WEMS curriculum builds on EMS training and expertise to meet the special challenges of the remote and unconventional environment. It is designed for medical personnel working in rural EMS, search and rescue, law enforcement, disaster response, and on wilderness expeditions. Like all WMA International training, it represents the best application of the available science balanced by considerable clinical experience and the reality of providing medical care in difficult and dangerous places.
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.
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Room and Board:
Many options for lodging and meals in the Bangor/Orono area.
Instructors:
Instructor Name | Location | Certifications | |
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Jon Tierney | ME, United States | IFMGA Mountain Guide, FP-C, WP-C, RN, CCEMT-P, BS, ASN, EMT-P I/C | |
Stephen Leavins | ME, United States | CCEMT-P, NREMT-P, WEMT, WALS |