Wilderness Medicine Courses
Wilderness First Responder
We are excited to host for this Hybrid WFR begins with 30 hours of self-paced/instructor-supported online work and is followed by 5 days (50-hrs) in person. The online section is available on Canvas approximately one month before the classroom section begins and consists of reading, case studies, videos, animations and quizzes. The online material must be completed by the start date of the classroom section.
Upon successful completion participants will receive a WFR, CPR and Anaphylaxis Wilderness Training () card all valid for 3 years.
Date: August 5-9, 2024
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Time Commitment: Hybrid - 30 hours of online work followed by 50-hours in person
Location: 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, Ogden Utah
Price: $825
Instructors: Desert Mountain Medicine
Transport: No
Equipment Provided: All course equipment will be provided, participants should come prepared to be outside during variable weather.
Topics include:
- Wilderness wound management,
- Orthopedic injuries including realigning fractures and reduction of select dislocations
- Improvised splinting
- Improvised litters and evacuation techniques
- Traumatic injuries to the head and chest
- Acute abdominal emergencies
- High altitude illnesses
- Heat illnesses
- Cold injuries
- Envenomations
- And more...
The curriculum for this course heavily favors hands-on, scenario-based practice.
After taking this course you will be familiar with the most common backcountry problems. You'll have practiced evaluating, treating, and evacuating injured persons in wilderness settings. You will develop a sense for what situations require emergent medical assistance and how to proceed.
*For further information please call the Outdoor Program 801-626-6373, or visit .
Wilderness First Aid
We are excited to host for this 2 day WFA course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast, camp trip leader, raft guide or land agency field staff who wants more than an urban first aid course provides. The WFA is a great introduction to wilderness medicine and basic life support skills. This training focuses on prevention, assessment and treatment of environmental illnesses, recognizing and stabilizing life threats caused by trauma and calling for a rescue in the event of a wilderness emergency. The WFA includes CPR for adult, child and AED.
Upon successful completion participants will receive a WFA, CPR and Anaphylaxis Wilderness Training () card all valid for 2 years.
Date: TBD
Start Time: 8am
Time Commitment: 16 Hours Classroom & Field study
Location: 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, Ogden Utah
Price: TBD
Pre-Registration
Registration is required, please register through DMM with the links above and call the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Outdoor Program for additional information.
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91¶ÌÊÓƵ Outdoor Program Call: 801-626-6373 | outdoorprogram@weber.edu