ETI offers 3 different wilderness medical programs. The Wilderness First Responder program, the Wilderness EMT program and the Wilderness Advanced First Aid Program.
The Wilderness First Responder program has become the standard course for the backcountry professional. This 64 hour training program is an advanced level course for people who may be called upon to provide medical care in a variety of settings as part of their work or recreation. There are no prerequisites for entrance into WFR.
The Wilderness EMT program is a 60 hour training program designed for those who are certified at the EMT-B, EMT-I or EMT-P level. This training will enhance their skills and make them more effective providers, especially in remote settings where transport to a medical facility is prolonged.
The Wilderness Advanced First Aid course is also available to
individuals who will be working with other certified WFR's and
WEMT's. This program is 32 hours in length and not as rigorous as the
WFR and WEMT programs.
All of the wilderness training programs presented by ETI offer a
certification.
The wilderness medical programs offered by ETI cover three important areas typically not presented in other medical training programs.
1. Prolonged treatment of the patient -When transport times extend into hours and days, the phases of patient care that usually take place in the emergency room must be carried out in the field. Our courses prepare rescuers for this situation.
2.Limited Equipment - In a remote wilderness setting there is usually very limited equipment available for use in the treatment of a patient. During the courses, students learn improvisational skills which is one of the most important concepts in wilderness medicine.
3. Difficult Environmentss -Remote environments bring many challenges to rescuers. The extremes of cold and heat make dealing with patients even more difficult. During the courses, students learn how to recognize the effects of these environmental changes in their patients and how to protect themselves from the same effects.
Course Scheduling
Each of the courses can be scheduled on a custom basis. The scheduling of the class periods can be modified to accommodate the needs of the sponsoring organization. A typical schedule for the 64 hour WFR course would span a 9 day period including two consecutive weekends with additional classes held in the evenings during the week. This format allows participants to complete the program without the interruption of a regular work schedule. The courses can also be taught in 7 or 8 continuous full-time days.
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