7-Day Wilderness First Responder - Buena Vista, CO

Note: Contact us by phone/e-mail for availability if registration is closed. Also, you may add yourself to our course waiting list via our Waiting List form if a course is closed.  This course is 100% in-person, there are no pre-course requisites.  Students will have access to the online textbook and other resources prior to the course as an option to prepare.

Summary:

The definitive wilderness course in medical training, leadership, and critical thinking for outdoor, low-resource, and remote professionals and leaders.

The Wilderness First Responder program is the ideal medical training for leaders in remote areas including outdoor educators, guides, military, professional search and rescue teams, researchers, and those involved in disaster relief. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical. It includes the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments for days and weeks if necessary.

Course runs from 8am to 6pm each day.  100% attendance is required for certification.

Room and Board:

Lodging

Lodging available on site in heated yurts or camp on site for $20/night including hot showers and full kitchen.  Our beautiful private facility borders National Forest but is only 10 minutes from town.  Lodging fee is paid directly to host facility, contact information for lodging will be sent upon registration.  Numerous hotels, and other rentals nearby.  Dispersed camping 15-20 minutes away.

Food

No meals included, lodging on site includes use of kitchen.

Instructors

	Instructor Name	Location	Certifications
	Darren Stokes	Colorado	WEMT