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Esprit's first aid courses are all certified through SOLO. To find out more about this organization, check out their web site at: www.soloschools.com
Wilderness EMT-B |
The Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician course has been brought to Canada to provide individuals, outdoor professionals, EMS providers and search & rescue services with advanced wilderness medical training. |
Going beyond the Wilderness First Responder, the WEMT is designed to exceed the US Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for EMT-Basic certification, with the basic 110 hour curriculum necessary for successful completion of the National Registry of EMT's examination. In addition, there are 50+ hours of wilderness-specific training integrated throughout the course. The wilderness training includes treatment for emergencies such as extended patient care, severe environments, limited resources, aggressive wound cleaning, toxins, diving injuries, altitude problems, etc.
Certification is valid for 2 years and includes AHA Heath Care Provider CPR.
The W-EMT Basic is 180+ hours of integrated lectures, practicals and simulations. The classes run Mondays to Fridays, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with weekends and evenings set aside for clinicals, practice, studying, case studies and relaxation. The W-EMT Basic course is split in two components. The first half of the course will take place at Esprit's basecamp in Davidson, Quebec. Esprit's facility is situated on the banks of the Ottawa River and provides easy access to the river for whitewater paddling as well as to the local bike trails. The second half of the course will take place at SOLO's wooded campus in North Conway, Hew Hampshire - in the heart of the White Mountains. The move to the US is made to comply with licensing requirements for the National Registry's EMT-Basic certification.
To fulfill certification requirements and gain valuable field experience, all students will complete a minimum of 10 hours of clinical rotations at local emergency rooms, clinics and ambulance services.
Upon successful completion of the W-EMT Basic course, students receive: CPR certification (AHA - Health Care Provider), a SOLO W-EMT certification and a National Registry of EMT's certification (NR-EMT). Currently, the NR-EMT is recognized at various levels by 45+ states and is the only national certification available to EMT's.
Course Syllabus: |
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| A: Patient Assessment and Critical Care: | ||
| 1. | Wilderness emergency care versus urban emergency care | |
| 2. | Medicolegal Issues | |
| 3. | Infectious Disease Control | |
| 4. | Body Systems Overview | |
| 5. | Patient Assessment System | |
| 6. | Kinematics: Mechanism of Injury | |
| 7. | Vital Signs and Patient Exam | |
| 8. | Patient Interview: History taking skills | |
| 9. | SOAP NOTE | |
| 10. | Backcountry essentials | |
| 11. | Circulatory system | |
| 12. | CPR | |
| 13. | CPR considerations in the remote environment | |
| 14. | Automated external defibrillation (AED's) | |
| B: The Principles and Management of Trauma | ||
| 1. | Soft tissue injuries | |
| 2. | Blister care | |
| 3. | Bandaging techniques | |
| 4. | Long term wound care | |
| 5. | Burns | |
| 6. | Facial injuries | |
| 7. | Respiratory system | |
| 8. | Shock | |
| 9. | Airway management | |
| 10. | Oxygen therapy | |
| 11. | Cardiothoracic trauma | |
| 12. | Musculoskeletal System | |
| 13. | Fractures (stable vs. unstable) | |
| 14. | Joints and joint injuries | |
| 15. | Splinting and splint improvisations | |
| 16. | Head injuries | |
| 17. | Spinal Anatomy | |
| 18. | Spinal cord injury management | |
| 19. | Litter packaging and transport | |
| 20. | Abdominal cavity | |
| 21. | Abdominal and genitourinary trauma | |
| C: Principals and Management of Environmental Emergencies | ||
| 1. | The Human Animal | |
| 2. | Hypothermia | |
| 3. | Cold Injuries of the extremities | |
| 4. | Heat illness | |
| 5. | Lightning | |
| 6. | Drowning and near drowning | |
| 7. | North American bites and stings | |
| 8. | Altitude Illness and Injuries | |
| 9. | Diving Emergencies | |
| 10. | Allergic Reactions | |
| 11. | Common Expedition Problems | |
| 12. | Water disinfection | |
| 13. | Long term patient care and monitoring | |
| 14. | Death in the backcountry | |
| D: Principals and Management of Medical Emergencies | ||
| 1. | Medical Emergencies: Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Central Nervous systems | |
| 2. | Diabetes Mellitus | |
| 3. | Behavioral and Psychiatric emergencies | |
| 4. | Acute Abdomen | |
| 5. | Poisoning | |
| 6. | Emergency Childbirth | |
| 7. | Pregnancy: Changes and complications | |
| 8. | Geriatric Medicine | |
| 9. | Pediatrics | |
| E: EMS Operations and Mass Casualty Incidents | ||
| 1. | Mass casualty incidents | |
| 2. | Incident command system | |
| 3. | Hazardous materials | |
| 4. | Lifting and carrying techniques | |
| 5. | Wilderness survival skills | |
| 6. | Personal first aid kit | |
Availability & Costs 2012 |
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| Date | Location | Cost | |
| COMING SOON! | $2100.00 | ||
Note: The WEMT Part 2 is offered in conjunction with SOLO Schools. This 2 week program upgrades your WFR courses taught by Esprit to a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician B (NREMTB). Contact SOLO for Enrollment. |
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What's included in your courseThis course is a 2 week upgrade from your Esprit/SOLO WFR Course. While at SOLO in New Hampshire, accommodation is hostel style with shared accommodation also in small rooms of 4. At both locations, meals are included and are healthy and delicious as well as suitable for both vegetarians and meat lovers alike.
What you should bring for your coursePlease come prepared to spend time both in the classroom and outdoors. All SOLO first aid courses specialize in providing emergency care in a wilderness setting. Therefore, be prepared for any and all seasonal weather conditions by insuring that you have the appropriate clothing, footwear and outerwear (rain gear etc.) for your course. Please include a set of clothing that can be cut, torn or stained for use in patient simulations. It is also recommended that you bring a small day pack for carrying first aid supplies during simulations. For indoor classroom lectures, please bring pens and a notebook for taking notes to refresh your memory on key points in the future. A more detailed suggested packing list will be sent to you as part of your pre-arrival package for the WEMT-B course.
