WildMed
Wilderness First Responder - Bridge Course (WFR-B)
A stepping stone or “bridge” for graduates of our Wilderness Advanced First Aid courses who want to continue their training to Wilderness First Responder (80 hour) level.
This comprehensive course will review concepts learned in earlier training and provide a greater emphasis on evacuation, environmental topics, critical thinking, and leadership. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be issued an 80-hour Wilderness First Responder Certification, which is approved by Alberta Workplace Health and Safety as equivalent to Advanced First Aid. For more information on where and how our courses are recognized, please contact us.
Details
Duration: 4 days (40 hours)
Format: A mix of classroom and outdoor sessions
Cost: $479
Pre-requisites:
- 18+ years of age (16-17 with parental permission)
- A high school education (or equivalent) is recommended (but not required) in order to master the required knowledge and skills.
- A current (still valid) WMA Wilderness Advanced First Aid certificate
- A comprehensive review package must be completed prior to the course
Required Equipment:
- Notebook and pencil/pen
- Watch with a second-hand for taking vitals
- Indoor/outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather
- Footwear for rough terrain
FAQ
For more details about this course, including what to expect and how to prepare, please view our Wilderness Medicine FAQ.
Course Outline
Day 1:
- Registration & Introductions
- Review Pre-Course Study Package
- Patient Assessment System
- Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
- Patient Assessment Drill
- Basic Life Support including Healthcare Provider Level CPR
Day 2:
- Case Studies Review
- Nervous System
- Spine Management
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Dislocations
- Patient Immobilization
- Litter Carries and Belays
- Patient Assessment Drill
Day 3:
- Case Studies Review
- Emergency Childbirth
- Allergy and Anaphylaxis
- Altitude or Diving
- Frostbite
- Near Drowning
- Search and Rescue
- Traction Splints
- Improvised Litters
- Simulation and Debrief
Day 4
- Case Studies Review
- Backcountry Medicine
- Toxins
- Medical Kits
- Patient Assessment Drills
- Written Test
- Skills Testing
- Conclusion
Take Aways
- Wilderness First Responder Certification Card and Patch
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR Certification Card
- Course Texts
