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Classes held in the Rivercrest Lodge, a custom residential lodge perched on the Merced River. This is a perfect wilderness setting for outdoor sessions, hands-on learning and recreational evenings in paradise.

-space limited

Enrollment is cut off 3 weeks prior to start of course due to pre-course work requirement.

WFA is a great introduction the concepts of wilderness medicine- it is ideal for personal adventures, and is also the requirement for many outdoor education programs. This WFA course is an expanded, 3 day version intended to satisfy the training requirements for Sierra Club leaders, however it is open to any interested person.

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Wilderness First Responder is the gold standard for pre-hospital wilderness medical training. An engaging, interactive, course.

Subjects in this will include:
* The general principles of wilderness and rescue medicine with an emphasis on identifying medical emergencies, critical thinking, and risk management.

* Patient assessment and emergency care including CPR and AED use, basic life support skills, the patient assessment system, patient reporting, and calling for help.

* Environmental medicine including illness and injuries related to altitude, temperature, lightning, submersion, and environmental toxins.

* Backcountry medicine including the assessment and treatment of common medical problems.

* Treatment of injuries from traumatic mechanisms and the treatment of musculoskeletal problems such as overuse syndromes and dislocations.

* Non-technical lifting, moving, and extrication of patients with an emphasis on spinal motion restriction when applicable.

* Practical Skills including bleeding control, wound management, bandaging, splinting, spine stable patient packaging, hypothermia management, medical kit preparation.

* WMA International wilderness protocols including treatment of anaphylaxis, wound management, CPR in a remote setting, spine injury assessment, reduction of simple dislocations, and treatment for severe asthma.

Come train with a group of leaders who spend weeks to months on trail adventuring and leading others into the wild and safely home again! Food and lodging options are available. Hosted at our sister camp in Eveleth, MN

food and lodging included

You worked hard to earn your Wilderness First Responder (WFR), don’t let it expire!

Space is limited, $150 deposit reserves your spot today! $25 discount for former Barefoot Wild Med students, email me for promo code before checkout.

Class is located just outside of Fayetteville, WV at Adventures on the Gorge — near the famous New River Gorge Bridge and National Park.

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