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Wilderness First Responder Training (WFR)

80-hour Wilderness First Responder Training

As part of our continued pursuit of education, Outdoor Bound is very proud to sponsor the most widely recognized and most often required outdoor leader certification—the Wilderness First Responder (WFR).

This 80-hour medical course has no prerequisites and the certification is good for three years. It is the perfect course for those who enjoy extended and remote hiking, guiding, counseling, summer camp work, kayaking, or traveling in remote areas or would like to upgrade their existing EMT to a Wilderness EMT.

The Wilderness First Responder curriculum uses the principles of long-term care, improvised resources, and varying environmental conditions as the framework for learning. The Wilderness First Responder course was first developed and taught by SOLO in the mid-1980’s. Created to provide outdoor leaders, guides, and rangers with the knowledge needed to deal with crises in remote settings, this 80-hour certification course meets DOT National Standards for First Responder with additional protocols for extended-care situations. The emphasis of the WFR is on prevention and decision-making.

The WFR addresses the issues of medicolegal concerns, blood-born pathogens and infectious diseases. The Patient Assessment System, the foundation of the course, trains students to determine what is going on with backcountry patients. Other sessions provide instruction in traumatic situations as well as medical emergencies. Environmental issues such as hypothermia and heat injuries are dealt with in great detail. Practical simulations and labs provide practice in backcountry leadership and rescue skills. When you’ve successfully completed this course you will have the knowledge and confidence to assess and treat everything from a sprained ankle or allergic reaction to a dislocated shoulder or spinal injury.

About WFR Certification

Students who successfully complete the SOLO Wilderness First Responder course will receive a SOLO Wilderness First Responder card and an American Heart Association Adult Heartsaver CPR card (or equivalent).

Certification is based on successful completion of the course. In order to do so, all certification candidates are required to participate in 100% of the course, as that is the best way to assess mastery of the skills involved. Instructors provide ongoing feedback and many opportunities for questions. Final assessment of each student’s skills includes written and practical exams.

EMT?

If you are already an EMT, successful completion of this course will qualify you for WEMT certification.

Event Details

• Saturday, March 13 - Wednesday, March 17 Instruction and Practice, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Thursday, March 18 Mock Rescue, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Friday, March 19 Practical Exam and Written Exam, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Location New York University, 181 Mercer Street, New York, NY 10012
• First day: Meet at the front desk where you will get an NYU pass for the week. The receptionist will show you to the room from there.
• Please Note: No refunds after February 27.

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You Will Need

You should plan to wear or have with you clothing that will be appropriate to the season and location where you will be taking your course. Weather permitting, we will be spending a significant portion of the class time out-of-doors. The following list is to supplement the clothing you will be wearing and is to be considered a minimum. You are free to supplement it with anything else you would normally carry. You will be using your equipment to provide care, build splints, and to keep yourself and others warm.

Required

• Drivers license or ID to get into NYU facility
• Raingear tops and bottoms (no ponchos)
• 2 warm hats (synthetic* or wool)
• 1 pair warm gloves or mittens (synthetic* or wool)
• Long underwear tops and bottoms (synthetic* or wool)
• Warm top and bottom layer (synthetic* or wool)
• 2 pairs warm socks (synthetic* or wool)
• Pack (2500 cu in or larger) or duffle bag
• 2 water bottles (1 liter/quart or larger)
• Hiking boots or sturdy hiking shoes
• Notebook with pen/pencil
• 40-foot, small-diameter cord (parachute cord is fine)
• Sleeping pad
• 10’ x 10’ 4-6 mil plastic tarp (for shelter building)

*Polyester or polypropylene (Capilene, Bergelene, Dri-Clime) We do not recommend cotton.

Highly Recommended

• Watch with second hand (or digital with seconds)
• Headlamp or flashlight (don’t forget extra batteries and bulbs)
• Pocket knife
• Insect repellent (in season)
• Sunglasses and sunscreen

Recommended

• Stuff sack (small)
• 2 garbage bags

Experienced, Fun & Qualified Guides

From cycling across the United States to leading horse treks through New Zealand to scaling Nepalese peaks, Outdoor Bound guides have real-world outdoor experience. Collectively, they have hiked, biked, climbed and kayaked tens of thousands of miles around the globe.

Whether their professional backgrounds are as teachers, personal trainers, artists, environmentalists or business leaders, they all have an extensive knowledge of the natural world and local history. Each guide has also passed a rigorous guide certification program and is trained in wilderness first aid or as a Wilderness First Responder.

Diverse & Interesting Groups

There is no typical Outdoor Bound participant. While ages typically range from 20 to 50, those who come to experience outdoor adventure range from singles to couples, from lawyers to waiters. They are a mix of women and men. While the group is always diverse, you will certainly feel welcome. Our guides go the extra mile to make the atmosphere of each trip social and fun. Many people in the Outdoor Bound community have forged lasting friendships as a result of our trips.

New Experiences

Skydiving, ice-climbing, hot-air ballooning, skiing and hiking every weekend are just a few of Outdoor Bound’s year-round adventures. These trips are accessible to everyone, including the novice, who might feel a little uneasy, the young urban professional trying to get away and even the adrenaline junkie looking for a new rush.

Environmental Awareness

“Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures,” is the Leave No Trace motto embraced by Outdoor Bound. From purchasing bamboo T-shirts to printing with soy-based inks on recycled paper, Outdoor Bound strives to create the least environmental impact possible while on trips and in the office.

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