If you spend \na lot of time outdoors, knowing how to react and adapt to unpredictable \nsituations is a must. \nWe are \nexcited to announce that Linn County Conservation is hosting a Sierra Rescue \nInternational Wilderness First Responder Course, taught by Tom Burroughs - \nNREMT/WEMT of Ozark Safety and Rescue Educators. \nAll course \nregistration will be through course host.
\nWhat is \na "Wilderness First Responder" course? \n
\n\nTaught by \nmedical professionals with decades of professional backcountry medical and \nrescue experience, the WFR is an intensive 80-hour program that will challenge \nyou both physically and mentally. \n
\n\nThis 8-day \ncourse will cover a wide range of practical wilderness medical scenarios, and \nthe skills to manage complex medical challenges in the backcountry. \n
\n\nThe focus is \non more than just trauma; it covers long-term management of sickness and \nserious health problems when quick evacuation and outside help is not an \noption. \n
\n\nTime is \nsplit between hands-on medical training, lecture, discussion and both day and \nnight field scenarios which all blend together into a learning experience that \nhas no equal. Intensive hands-on training and the development of solid \n"critical judgment" is the foundation for the program. \n \n
\n\nThe SRI \nWilderness First Responder certification is recognized nationwide and will give \nyou skills for life. Successful completion of this course results in the \nnationally recognized Wilderness First Responder certification from Sierra \nRescue International. \n
\n\n• \nCertification period is for THREE years \n
\n\n• Course \nincludes a 2-year healthcare provider CPR/AED certification \n
\n\n• Functions \nas an EMT-Wilderness upgrade for current EMTs and Paramedics. \n \n
\n\nThis course \nwill challenge you and prepare you to handle a wide range of backcountry \nemergencies! \nContact OSRE \nat SwiftwaterRescue@gmail.com \nfor more info \n \nCost: Cost \nfor the course is $765 which includes all books and other \nmaterials. Your registration on this \nwebsite holds a spot - but your registration is not considered \ncomplete until we have a check secured in the amount of $765 per participant \nprior to the December 16 deadline. Checks must be made out to Linn County \nTreasurer and must be sent to Wickiup Hill LC, C/O Chuck U, 10260 Morris Hills Road, \nToddville, IA 52341.
\nWe \nhave a full kitchen available, and participants are encouraged to bring snacks \nto share for a sharing table, if you like. Meals and lodging are not provided. More \ndetails may be sent as this firms up.
\nWhen recertification is later needed that can be accomplished with a 3-day update course, providing significant time and expenditure savings!
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