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80HR Wilderness First Responder (WFR) – Squamish – MSAA
October 11 @ 8:30 am - October 15 @ 6:00 pm
This course is held in collaboration with MSAA.
Please sign up at https://www.mountainskillsacademy.com/first-aid/wilderness-first-responder-80-hours
This wilderness first responder course covers the basics of managing life and limb threats in remote environments, with a focus on the injuries common to various sports such as mountain biking, ski touring, climbing, and rafting. There is a strong focus on practicing leadership and decision making in the wilderness setting.
The training also includes prevention and treatment of common environmental problems like hypothermia and heat-related illnesses, as well as covering common medical emergencies, choking, drowning and includes a CPR-C certification from the LifeSaving Society. An optional upgrade to OFA-1 can be obtained for a small additional fee.
We are proud to be a licenced training center for Wilderness Medical Associates, and offer their cutting edge cirriculum.
The most practical first aid course for all backcountry users and outdoor professionals!
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.
CAD: $1,220/per person
