Wilderness First Responder (80hr)

From CAD $1,100.00
  • Duration: 9 Days (approx.)
  • Location: St. John's, NL
  • Product code: WFR

Duration: Eighty (80) hours. Flexible delivery options available.

Audience:

  • Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. 
  • Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue, etc.

Environment:

  • Challenging environments with varied terrain and risk levels
  • Participants are responding as part of a designated team in a targeted capacity where survival may be compromised

Planned Trip: Targeted rescue. Outdoor professional or emergency responders operating in wilderness environments.

Care: Participants learn skills and strategies for urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care (5+ days)

Key Learning Concepts:

  • Leadership skills
  • Expectation to provide care
  • Use of professional tool kit and resources
  • Extrication and rescue decision- making

Take Home Materials:

  • Wilderness & Remote Field Guide
  • Emergency Care for Professional Responders reference text (digital eBook)
  • Emergency Care for Professional Responders Workbook (optional)