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Include a meal and accommodation package to compliment your first aid course!
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 First Responder - WFR |
Considered to be the "de facto" international standard for wilderness trip leaders and professional guides, the Wilderness First Responder is complete medical training for anyone tripping or working in remote environments. The WFR curriculum uses the principles of long-term patient care, improvised resources and varying environmental conditions as the framework for learning. |
The WFR course is fast paced and both physically and mentally challenging. It was created to provide outdoor leaders and guides with the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with crises in remote settings, the WFR course meets and exceeds all licensing standards in Canada and most DOT (Department of Transportation) standards in the US for outdoor guides/professionals and emergency care givers.
Certification is valid for 3 years and includes AHA Heartsaver CPR.
Topics covered in the AWFA course: |
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| . General Concepts of Wilderness FA | . Wilderness vs Urban Emergency Care |
| . Infectious Disease Control & BSI | . Patient Assessment |
| . Long Term Patient Care | . Lifting & Moving Techniques |
| . Cardiovascular System | . CPR & Basic Life Support |
| . Shock | . Soft Tissue Injuries |
| . Musculoskeletal System | . Sprains, Strains, Fractures & Dislocations |
| . Principles of Splinting | . Principles of Head Trauma |
| . Spinal Cord Injury Management | . CardioThoracic Trauma |
| . Abdominal Trauma | . Performance Triad |
| . Environmental Emergencies (Head, Cold, Drowning, Lightning, Bites/Stings, Altitude, Diving) |
. Allergies & Anaphylaxis |
| . Seizures | . Cerebrovascular Accidents |
| . Respiratory Distress | . Acute Abdomen |
| . Diabetic Emergencies | . Acute Abdomen |
| . Poisoning | . Changes in LOC |
| . Common Expedition Problems | . Bivouac Skills |
| . Leadership in a backcountry emergency | . Group Preventative Medicine |
Availability & Costs |
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| * If you have a group of 10 or more interested in taking the WFR course, custom course dates can be arranged to meet your group's schedule. Please contact Esprit for more details. | ||
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What's included in your courseYour course includes instruction, manuals and a certificate of completion (valid for 3 years). Meals and accommodations are not included in the course cost.
| Accommodation: | |
| Camping Cabin Tent Rental Hostel |
$10.00/night (bring your own tent) $10.00/night $25.00/night |
| Meals: | |
| Breakfast Lunch Ultimate BBQ |
$8.00 $12.00 $25.00 |
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 eight day 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.
