training for outdoor professionals
Wilderness & Remote Medicine
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Wilderness & Remote Medicine
training for outdoor professionals
Viristar provides wilderness and remote medicine courses for outdoor professionals
in conjunction with Wilderness Medical Associates International.
Courses include:
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Wilderness First Aid
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Introduction to basic first aid and outdoor emergency response
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16 hours over two days
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Recommended for: outdoor recreationalists and outdoor leaders in areas where emergency medical services are not immediately available but not far away
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Get a Wilderness First Aid course schedule here.
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Wilderness Advanced First Aid
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Training in a wide variety of emergency and remote medicine topics including trauma, Basic Life Support, environmental emergencies, medical concerns and more
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36 hours over four days
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Recommended for trip leaders in front-country settings and moderately remote and challenging environments
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Get a Wilderness Advanced First Aid course schedule here.
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Wilderness First Responder (8-day)
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The flagship wilderness medicine course, providing comprehensive training and hands-on practice in patient assessment, Basic Life Support, musculoskeletal injuries, spine injury management, allergy & anaphylaxis, wound management, common backcountry medical problems, medical-legal issues, and more
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70 hours over eight days
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Recommended for those traveling to remote wilderness areas, disaster response situations, and remote areas in low-income countries.
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Get a Wilderness First Responder (8-day) course schedule here.
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Wilderness First Responder (5-day)
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Course curriculum the same as eight-day option, but includes pre-course study packet and course delivered in five contact days.
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45 hours over 5 days plus 25 hours pre-work
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Recommended for those traveling to remote wilderness areas, disaster response situations, and remote areas in low-income countries.
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Get a Wilderness First Responder (5-day) course schedule here.
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Wilderness First Responder Recertification
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Recertify your Wilderness First Responder certification for another three years with this course, which provides essential review, updates, and skills practice.
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24 hours over three days
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Get a Wilderness First Responder Recertification course schedule here.
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Other course options are available on request.
Register for a current wilderness medicine course and other events here!
Curriculum and certification are provided through Wilderness Medical Associates International.
Contact us for further information or to request a wilderness medicine training course.