Hybrid WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER
International Alpine Guides proudly sponsors our Wilderness Medicine Courses though Desert Mountain Medicine. DMM has been providing Wilderness Medicine training for 25 years. Their extensive peer reviewed and accredited curriculum provides an experiential and educational training for all levels of Wilderness Medicine.
Join us for a 5 day hands on intensive learning experience providing you with the knowledge and hands on experience to set you up for success to treat an injury or medical emergency in an extended care setting. This course is appropriate if you are working as an outdoor professional or simply want to take the next step in preparedeness for your next outdoor adventure. This is a hands on scenario based course that provides you with realistic learning opportunities to refine assessment and treatments of sick and injured patients in a wilderness setting.
DMM’s hybrid wilderness first responder (WFR) course format consists of a 30 hour self-paced, online instructional component, followed by a 50-hour in-person, practical component which takes place over five consecutive days.
Certification:
WFR (3 year certification)
CPR (3 year certification)
WAT (2 year certification)
Location: Mammoth Lakes area. Classroom site TBA.
Minimum Age: 16
Continuing Education Units:
WFR courses are eligible for up to 70 EMT continuing education hours with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and the Colorado state EMS office.
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EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Must have a current WFR certification.
LODGING
No lodging is provided, but we are happy to give camping & hotel recommendations.
DATES: Mammoth Lakes, CA
2024:
May 17 - 19
October 9-13
