Wilderness First Responder Course
Wickiup Hill Learning Center, Linn County
Monday, January 27, 2025
If you spend
a lot of time outdoors, knowing how to react and adapt to unpredictable
situations is a must.
We are
excited to announce that Linn County Conservation is hosting a Sierra Rescue
International Wilderness First Responder Course, taught by Tom Burroughs -
NREMT/WEMT of Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators.
All course
registration will be through course host.
What is
a "Wilderness First Responder" course?
Taught by
medical professionals with decades of professional backcountry medical and
rescue experience, the WFR is an intensive 80-hour program that will challenge
you both physically and mentally.
This 8-day
course will cover a wide range of practical wilderness medical scenarios, and
the skills to manage complex medical challenges in the backcountry.
The focus is
on more than just trauma; it covers long-term management of sickness and
serious health problems when quick evacuation and outside help is not an
option.
Time is
split between hands-on medical training, lecture, discussion and both day and
night field scenarios which all blend together into a learning experience that
has no equal. Intensive hands-on training and the development of solid
"critical judgment" is the foundation for the program.
The SRI
Wilderness First Responder certification is recognized nationwide and will give
you skills for life. Successful completion of this course results in the
nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder certification from Sierra
Rescue International.
•
Certification period is for THREE years
• Course
includes a 2-year healthcare provider CPR/AED certification
• Functions
as an EMT-Wilderness upgrade for current EMTs and Paramedics.
This course
will challenge you and prepare you to handle a wide range of backcountry
emergencies!
Contact OSRE
at SwiftwaterRescue@gmail.com
for more info
Cost: Cost
for the course is $765 which includes all books and other
materials. Your registration on this
website holds a spot - but your registration is not considered
complete until we have a check secured in the amount of $765 per participant
prior to the December 16 deadline. Checks must be made out to Linn County
Treasurer and must be sent to Wickiup Hill LC, C/O Chuck U, 10260 Morris Hills Road,
Toddville, IA 52341.
We
have a full kitchen available, and participants are encouraged to bring snacks
to share for a sharing table, if you like. Meals and lodging are not provided. More
details may be sent as this firms up.
When recertification is later needed that can be accomplished with a 3-day update course, providing significant time and expenditure savings!
