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Why Wilderness First Responder
If you know about Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses, you know what to expect. If you haven't, but travel or work in the outdoors, this is a must course. It's wilderness medicine for people who want to be safe in places where "911" isn't available.
The Curriculum
The team from SOLO offers an extensive curriculum, including CPR certification and covers topics ranging from patient assessment, splinting, wound care, cold and heat emergencies, burns, pharmacology, and care of the C-Spine to an introduction to neuro-exams in remote settings.
"I was able to see for the first time the importance of wilderness knowledge!"
- Ian Ater, Wilderness First Responder '03
One of the hallmarks of this course is that all skills will be practiced in field exercises. This is a three-credit, upper level course (EXP 360) for those interested in course credit.
The Big Picture
As with all SOLO courses, the emphasis on this course is on the overlying topics: prevention of wilderness industries, learning skills for wilderness medicine, and practicing wilderness medicine skills and evacuations. The 8-day class includes lectures, skill stations, and a mock rescue "final."
Certification
Successful completion of the written and practical final exams grants the internationally recognized certification of "Wilderness First Repsonder."
Meeting Dates and Times
January 16th-23rd 2010
- Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Cost: $600 (non-credit); $640.65 (with college credit)
- Instructors: Staff of SOLO
Register For Wilderness First Responder
- If you are a Plattsburgh State student, you can register for the course on Banner Web
- If you are not a student, you can register here
- Not Sure What To Bring to Class? Take a look at the Wilderness First Gear list
- Stay up-to-date with EXP 360 Wilderness First Responder class notes
Contact Information
If you have any questions about Expeditionary Studies classes, please feel free to contact us:
Larry Soroka, Director and Chair
Phone: (518) 564-5292
E-mail: laurence.soroka@plattsburgh.edu