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Wilderness First Responder Course in Whistler, BC

An advanced 80 hour first aid program designed by Sirius Wilderness Medicine for outdoor professionals who work in remote settings, rescue personnel, and those requiring a solid foundation in wilderness pre-hospital emergency care. In addition to the material covered in the 40 hour program, special emphasis is placed on:

  • traumatic injuries
  • incident command
  • long term patient care
  • leader responsibility and liability,
  • advanced medical aid kits
  • wound cleaning
  • evacuation procedures
  • working with Emergency Medical Services
Dates: 

May 13-20 2013

Cost: 

$855

Prices are subject to tax

Included: 

Course manuals, certificate

Location: 
HI Whistler Hostel
Duration: 
80 hours
Ratio: 
Maximum 12:1 student to instructor
Details: 

Participants are to provide their own food and water for the course days. Equipment required: insulation pad, sleeping bag, simple shelter (tent fly, tarp with rope for anchoring), ropes, extra clothing. Heart Saver Plus(CPR)/AED is available to Wilderness First Aid participants only, as evening session on first day of course (16 and 40 hours) or integrated into course curriculum (80 hours).