WMA International's Busy Fall Season! | WMA International | Wilderness First Aid & Medical Training

This fall, WMA International has had the privilege of presenting to hundreds of attendees at key global conferences. Our presentations at the Wilderness Risk Management Conference (Salt Lake City, Utah), the Rescue 24 Conference (hosted by Iceland Search and Rescue in Reykjavik, Iceland), and the Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine (Halifax, Nova Scotia) have been met with great enthusiasm.

Presentation highlights include:

How to Keep Your Staff’s Wilderness Medicine Training Sharp
What Can We Do When We Can’t Reach a Critically Injured or Sick Patient?
Lessons Learned from Alaska Search and Rescue Cases
Mountain Medicine: Where Ambulances Can’t Go

In addition to our conference engagements, we have successfully hosted three Instructor Trainings in Portola, California, USA; Prague, Czech Republic; and Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, with one more upcoming in Cantley, Quebec, Canada. We are thrilled to welcome 38 new instructors to the WMA International family through these trainings.

Are you interested in being a part of the global community of wilderness medical professionals? Stay tuned for future Instructor Trainings as we prepare for the next year.

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COURSE HIGHLIGHT

Wilderness First Responder Recertification with ASL Interpreters Provided

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for Deaf and hard of hearing students at our upcoming Wilderness First Responder Recertification course, taking place from January 11-13, 2024, at Zoar Outdoor. This course will have ASL interpreters provided, ensuring an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Designed to provide a comprehensive review and retesting of the WFR curriculum, this three-day, 24-hour course also includes a CPR update and integrates the latest protocols and treatment options. Whether you’re renewing your WFR certification or just looking to refresh your skills, this course is a great chance to deepen your knowledge and practical abilities.

The addition of ASL interpreters creates a more accessible space for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students while also drawing in a diverse group of learners. Please help us spread the word to those who may require an ASL-interpreted course.

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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHT

Innovations in Technology and Wilderness Rescue

WMA International’s Medical Director, Will Smith, and Curriculum Director, Julie Anderson, recently taught a Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS) course in Iceland, collaborating with local ICE-SAR instructor Axel Vidarsson. This course followed the vibrant RESCUE24 conference in Reykjavik, which brought together experts in the field of wilderness medicine and rescue.

The conference was packed with innovative technology and tools, showcased by vendors and exhibitors. Dr. Smith and Axel Vidarsson each presented on how technology can enhance remote medical care, offering practical insights on its application in wilderness settings. During the WALS course, participants explored the use of medical technology in remote and extended care situations, even testing some of the new tools in a large-scale night simulation.

Learn more about how technology is shaping the future of wilderness rescue and remote medical care.