Wilderness EMS Upgrade

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.

Host Information:

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Room and Board:

Many options for lodging and meals in the Bangor/Orono area.

Instructors:

	Instructor Name	Location	Certifications
	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