Wilderness First Responder Recertification - 3 Days

Eastman Lodge

FROM:$350.00

Months of Operation:

January-December

Duration:

3 days

Begins:

8:30 AM

Age Requirements:

Age 16+
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Overview & Highlights

This is for you if: You hold current WFR or WEMT certification and want to recertify for another three years.

Current WFRs and WEMTs who have completed a nationally recognized WFR or WEMT course can recertify by taking our Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course. The WFR Recert is a three-day program designed to refresh information and recertify the attendees' existing certification. It functions to:
  • Meet established Continuing Education requirements of the WFR or WEMT Certification
  • Revisit core topics including topics they are perhaps becoming less familiar with since their certification
  • Update attendees on changes in Guidelines, Protocols, and Recommendations as these changes are handed down from the Wilderness Medicine Society, Sierra Rescue, and other organizations and publications
  • Give attendees the opportunity to practice challenging hands-on scenarios and refine their skills further

We believe that three days is an ideal length of time to practice your skills and refresh your abilities. The main elements of the course are skills labs and scenarios with little lecture time. Upon successful completion participants are recertified for three-years. Attendees must present proof of their current WFR or WEMT certification to the instructor before being issued their Recertification card(s). We accept WMI, WMA, WMTC, SOLO, and DMM cards. Any WFR cards issued from another company need to be cleared by us prior to registration. If you have a certification that expires before the WFR Recertification Course, contact them to request an extension.

CPR/AED is not included but is scheduled the evening of the first day of WFR Recert for those needing it. Select CPR Add-On during checkout.  

Our credentialing partner, Sierra Rescue, is among the major wilderness medicine certifying bodies in the U.S. and has been providing world-class training for over 20 years. Their Wilderness Medicine Courses are the recognized industry standard for those who work and play in the outdoors including outdoor professionals, backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, ski patrollers, medical professionals and outdoor recreationalists. Our WFR instructors, Randy Manuel and Adam Herzog, are highly accomplished medical professionals with decades of experience both as educators and in the field. To learn more about them click here.

Highlights:
  • 3-day WFR/WEMT Recert that meets established Continuing Education requirements
  • Update on changes in Guidelines, Protocols, and Recommendations as these changes are handed down from the Wilderness Medicine Society, Sierra Rescue, and other organizations and publications
  • Opportunities to perform patient assessment and provide care in a range of simulated scenarios to further refine skills
  • A supportive learning environment led by highly accomplished instructors with decades of medical experience
  • 3-year WFR or WEMT recertification

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Eastman Lodge

404 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660, USA

Additional Information

  • What to Expect

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Trauma
    • Allergic Reactions
    • Altitude-Related Injuries
    • Anatomy of a Backcountry Crisis
    • Bites & Stings: Animals & Plants
    • Bivouac Skills
    • Bloodborne Pathogens & Infectious Disease
    • Body Systems: Anatomy & Physiology
    • Burns
    • Changes in Level of Consciousness
    • Chest Pain
    • Chest Trauma
    • Cold-Related Injuries
    • Common Expedition Problems
    • CPR Considerations in the Remote Environment
    • Diabetic Emergencies
    • Dislocations & Reduction Techniques
    • Drowning-Related Injuries
    • Emergency Lifting & Moving Techniques
    • Environmental Emergencies
    • Epinephrine Use
    • Fractures & Splinting Techniques
    • Group Preventative Medicine
    • Head Trauma
    • Heat-Related Injuries
    • History Taking
    • Improvising Litters
    • Leadership of Backcountry Expeditions
    • Lightning-Related Injuries
    • Long-Term Management of the Shock Victim
    • Long-Term Patient Care
    • Long-Term Wound Care
    • Medical Emergencies and Patient Assessment
    • Medicolegal Issues
    • Mock Rescue
    • Organizing the Rescue
    • PAS in the Extreme Environment
    • Patient Assessment System (PAS)
    • Poisoning
    • Primary Survey: "The First Five Minutes"
    • Prudent Heart Living
    • Role of the Wilderness First Responder
    • Secondary Survey & Vital Signs
    • Shock & Bleeding Control
    • Shortness of Breath
    • SOAP Note
    • Soft Tissue Injuries & Bandaging Skills
    • Spinal Cord Injury
    • Spinal Cord Injury Management
    • Splinting Practice
    • Sprains & Strains
    • Wilderness First Responder Practical Exam
    • Wilderness First Responder Written Exam
    • Wilderness Stabilization & Bivouac
    • Wilderness versus Urban First Responder
    • Update on changes in Guidelines, Protocols, and Recommendations as these changes are handed down from the Wilderness Medicine Society, SOLO Schools, and other organizations and publications
  • Prerequisites

    • Age 16+
    • Proof of current certification at the desired level of recertification (WFR or WEMT)
    • Able to perform tasks associated with providing care in a wilderness setting such as kneeling, lifting patient extremities, tying bandages, hiking over uneven terrain, building improvised shelters, etc
    • Participants should dress appropriately for weather and temperature
  • Includes

    • 3 days (24+ hours) of WFR/WEMT training
    • WFR or WEMT recertification (upon successful completion)
    • All medical supplies
    • Although CPR certification is not included, we schedule it the evening of the first day for those who need it (select CPR Add-On during check-out)
  • What to Bring

    • Clothing suitable for extended periods of time outdoors (recommend wicking-type synthetic and/or wool layers)
    • Warm hat and gloves (synthetic or wool, during winter and shoulder season classes)
    • Rain gear (top and bottoms, no ponchos)
    • Sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes with a good sole
    • Backpack (medium or large) with waterproof liner (trash bag works fine)
    • 2 water bottles (1 liter/quart minimum)
    • Bagged lunch (each day)
    • Snacks
    • Notebook and pen
    • Watch with a second hand (cell phone is not sufficient)
    • Head lamp
    • Pocketknife
    • Fire starter (e.g, lighter, matches)
    • 40 feet small diameter cord (e.g., parachute cord)
    • Old blanket or sleeping bag
    • Sleeping pad (Thermarest or ensolite)
    • Plastic lightweight tarp or ground sheet (4-6mm, 8' x 10' or 10' x 10'); contractor grade trash bags cut at the seams or Tyvek are fine as well
    • Camp chair
    • Insect repellent (in season)
    • Sunscreen
    • Trekking poles (if you have them)
    • Bandana (optional)

  • Meeting Location

    We will meet at the Eastman Lodge in Kingsport, TN. Directions here.
  • Additional Information

    Food and  lodging are the responsibility of participants. For classes held at the Eastman Lodge, lodging and camping is available nearby in Kingsport. The closest hotels (~ 10 mins from venue) include the Hampton Inn , Quality Inn , Comfort Suites and Marriott Meadowview. Nearby campgrounds include   Warriors' Path State Park   (~20 mins) and Kingsport KOA (_For classes held in Erwin, lodging and camping can be reserved directly with either USA Raft  or Nolichucky Gorge Campground. Mention that you are taking a class with NOLI and they will give you a discount.
  • Testimonials

    "I saved someone's life yesterday and wanted to thank you. Please understand that they are alive today because you gave me the knowledge and just as importantly the confidence to intervene when it really mattered."

    "I was accepted into Medical School yesterday and I wanted to let you know, because in a way this journey began in your WFR class."

    "I have a learning disability and have never done well in school. I've learned more from you this week than I've ever learned before. You are the best teacher I've ever had."

    "You explained difficult topics in a way that I understood but it never felt like you were "dumbing down" the information."

    "I have been a teacher for many years and have seen other great teachers. You are the best one I've ever encountered. Great job."



Policies & Agreements

  • Terms and conditions

    I certify that all registrants meet course prerequisites as defined in the course description, meet the minimum age requirements and do not have any medical conditions or limitations that would prevent their ability to safely participate in the activity.
  • Cancellation policy

    NOLI activities go rain or shine. If you cancel or decrease the number of participants in your party the following applies:

    Cancellations 30 or more days prior to your activity will receive a full refund.
    Cancellations 14-29 days prior to the activity date will receive a full reservation booking voucher.
    Cancellations 0-13 days prior to the activity date are not extended a refund or voucher.
    No Shows are not extended a refund or voucher.

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