Host: Boreal River Rescue
Location: 30 min from downtown Ottawa
Wakefield, QC J0X 2W0 - Canada
Dates: 11/30/2019 - 12/8/2019
Course Description:
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.
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Room and Board:
Lodging
Option A – Stay on-site in a comfortable shared lodging for 19 CAD/night.
Enjoy the fully equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms, WIFI, library, fireplace, cozy common areas, and easy access to surrounding wilderness.
Option B – Commute from Ottawa/Gatineau (30 minutes)
Option C – Book a private room at a hotel or B&B in the charming village of Wakefield, 7km/4.5miles from the course location.
Food
Bring groceries to prepare your own meals in the fully equipped kitchen.
Boreal River supplies coffee and tea.
There are grocery stores, restaurants, cafés, and bakeries a short drive away in Wakefield.
Instructors:
| Instructor Name | Location | Certifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micheil Hill | ON, Canada | WEMT | |
| QC, Canada | WEMR |
