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Wilderness First Responder (WFR)AboutPeak 7 Adventures' Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the equivalent of a one semester college level course in emergency medical response in a wilderness setting. The course is comprised of 72 hours of instruction including didactic, interactive discussion, case presentations and practical hands-on skill acquisition. Emphasis is on sound judgment in knowing when and how to evacuate a critically ill or injured patient. To attain certification, students must score a passing grade on a series of written quizzes and final exam, demonstrate practical skills in assessing patients and exercise sound judgment in deciding when and how to safely evacuate patients. Click on 'Register Now' (left) to sign up.2012 Dates:
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Spokane: 1409 W White Rd Spokane, WA 99224 Ecuador: TBD Registration Deadline: (2 weeks prior to course)Dec 1st 2011 (course in Jan)After the 1st of Dec, price goes up $50 for late registrations. April 1st 2012 (course in June)After the 1st of April, price goes up $50 for late registrations. Class FormatThe Wilderness First Responder course is presented in 72 hours. The course instructor may modify any of these formats to include a day off, extending the total duration of the program. Typically, half of your day will be devoted to classroom lecture and discussion with half outdoors for practical skills training and scenarios. Evenings are reserved for study and assignments. You should expect rescue scenarios with made-up victims and simulated wounds to prepare you for backcountry emergencies. Sessions may be videotaped for enhanced learning. Course InstructorsDr. Kerrigan is the Course Director and principal instructor. Dr. Kerrigan is a board certified general surgeon and former military instructor for the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course. Most recently he has taught “Trauma in the Austere Environment” to medical students, interns and surgery residents at the University Hospital in Rwanda, Africa. TextbooksAll teaching materials are provided by Peak 7 Adventures at no additional cost. The course curriculum has been developed and authored by the following: Drs. Kerrigan and Wilson have a combined clinical experience of over 70 years. They have practiced medicine in diverse countries such as Ecuador, Kenya, Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, Djibouti, Jordan and Albania as well as in the United States. Completion and GradesSuccessful completion with certification is based on 100% attendance, satisfactory performance on homework assignments and written quizzes, demonstrated proficiency with practical skills and a grade of 80% or better on final written exam. Peak 7 is committed to making reasonable accommodation to any student with special needs. CertificationAll eligible students who successfully complete the course will receive Peak 7 Wilderness Medical Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and Healthcare Provider level CPR certifications. The CPR course is based on the ILCOR/AHA guidelines as published in Circulation in November 2005. All Peak 7 certifications remain valid for three years. At the discretion of your local or state EMS authorities, the WFR certification may qualify you to challenge the DOT First Responder Exam. Re-certificationRe-certification can be earned at anytime during the three years following your course, but no later than the last day of the month in which your original certificate expires. Re-certification options include the 36-hour Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course, the 36-hour Bridge Course, or the 24-hour Open Re-certification Course RefundsAll deposits are 100% non-refundable, for any occasion, regardless of individual circumstances including difficulties with health, weather or travel.
Deposits cannot be transferred to any course for any reason less than 30 days from the beginning of the class. Deposits$300.00 Minimum Class Size10 participants (if class size is under minimum, the class will be cancelled or rescheduled and all monies will be refunded)
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