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• Cancellation Policy: In the event that you cannot attend, we can only give a refund if you cancel more than one week prior to the event (for trainings less then $125).

• After you've registered

  • You will be sent a confirmation letter and workshop overview packet immediately after registering.

  • Approximately ten days prior to the workshop you will be sent final details including driving directions, a ride share list, and a packing list.

Who Is This Wilderness First Aid Course for?

Fast paced and hands-on, this two-day course covers a wide range of wilderness medicine topics for people who travel in the outdoors. Whether spending time in the backcountry is your passion or your profession, you should never have to ask, "What do I do now?" On this course, you'll learn how to prepare for the unexpected.  The Wilderness Medicine Institute's curriculum is unique  and includes many advanced topics that other programs leave out such as dislocation reduction, focused spinal assessment and epinephrine administration.  In just two days, you'll have the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.  This course is ideal for trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts and individuals in remote locations.  WMI's course is pre-approved by such organizations as the American Camping Association, the United States Forest Service, and other governmental agencies.  This course does not include CPR. Additionally, no prior first aid experience or certification is necessary.

COURSE INFORMATION

• The format for the WFA is classroom lectures integrated with practical scenarios. Scenarios, and practice sessions will take place both inside and outside. Please bring outdoor clothing appropriate for laying on the potentially wet, muddy or cold ground playing the role of both rescuer and patient.
• Frequently stage (moulage) blood and make-up will be used to emphasize the reality of a scenario.
• Generally the classroom environment lends itself to to a pair of comfy shoes/slipper and a crazy creek-type chair.
• There is a one-year grace period for recertification of WMI cards. (Keep in mind that your certification is not current during this grace period and therefore can not work as a Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aider)
• To receive the WMI certification you will need to be in attendance the entire weekend.
• WFR recertification information:
  • If you hold a current Wilderness First Responder certification from WMI, SOLO, NOLS, WMA or WPT, you will receive a WMI WFR certification upon successful completion of your WFA course.
  • If you hold a current WFR certification from any other wilderness medicine organization you will receive a letter of course completion in lieu of a WMI WFR certification. This letter of completion may allow you to recertify with your original certifying organization. You must contact that organization prior to your WMI course to ensure that this course will meet their requirements for recertification.
  • If you are recertifying your Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT cards, please bring a photocopy of your WFR/WEMT and/or EMT cards.
• Pets are not allowed at the teaching site! This includes leashing them outside. No exception! Any student bringing pets to class will be asked to leave class until the pet is safely situated in a kennel or other facility.
• No Smoking or Alcohol is allowed on site!

FOOD AND LODGING
The course fee includes food, lodging, instruction and materials (there is no instruction-only/reduced-fee option):

• Dorm-style lodging is available Friday (beginning at 5pm) and Saturday night only (not Sun-day). You will need to bring your own bedding (sleeping bag or linens).
• Meals will begin with breakfast on Saturday and end with lunch on Sunday.
• WFA course check in is at 7:45am Saturday. Course days run 8am-5pm Saturday and Sunday.

EQUIPMENT

Please come equipped with a light day pack, waterproof top and bottom, light hiking boots, and layers well suited for spending time outside playing the role of patient and rescuer. For splinting practice, consider bringing anything else you normally bring on outings such as trekking poles, ensolite pad, etc.

Workshop Location and Directions

• The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center is located at 31555 52nd Avenue in Dixon, Iowa 52745. 
• For center information, please visit their website http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/wapsi.php

Course Schedule (tentative)

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting training event!