[IOCA] WFR training in S VT at Marlboro College 5/22-5/30

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Contact Randy Knaggs at for more info:
op at marlboro.edu

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Quoting Marlboro College Outdor Program <op at marlboro.edu>:

WFR - Wilderness First Responder training
or How to Handle Backcountry Emergencies

Marlboro College is sponsoring an intensive backcountry medical  
training course in Marlboro, VT from May 22-30th, 2008. This 72-hour,  
hands-on Wilderness First Responder course will enable students to  
deal with medical emergencies when they are miles away from help and  
dialing 911 is not an option.  This course isrecommended for all  
outdoor professionals and those who spend time in remote areas.   
Graduates will receive WFR certification by Wilderness Medical  
Associates, valid for three years, as well as BLS level CPR and  
anaphylaxis certification.

Wilderness Medicine differs from traditional emergency medicine in  
three respects. First, transport times are measured in hours and days  
rather than minutes, so many phases of patient care that usually takes  
place in a hospital must be carried out in the field.  Second, severe  
environments dramatically increase the complexity of any emergency and  
heighten risk to patient and rescuers alike.  Third, limited equipment  
makes improvisation and resourcefulness essential skills.

Professional instructors from Wilderness Medical Associates, leaders in
backcountry and rescue medical training will address these issues and  
more.  Skills will be developed for field use whether it's a national  
park or a remote rescue service.

Classes are fast-paced with an emphasis on practical skills.  Mornings  
are devoted to lectures while afternoon and evenings are spent outside  
working on everything from litter construction to full-scale rescue  
simulation.  Realistic simulations, complete with fake wounds and  
stage blood, will be conducted.  All simulations will be video taped  
and debriefed for enhanced learning.

Call Jim Nicholson at 802-258-4699 for location & registration  
information.  Call toll-free, 888/WILDMED or log on to www.wildmed.com  
for course description & future courses.

***Reporters and film crews are invited to attend the final  
simulation.  Please call the sponsor in advance for simulation schedule.

Tuition $450
Full room & Board  $265