Wilderness - The First Responder

[1aCe3]

Does anyone know of any first responder courses/websites for the wilderness in or around NYC?

I have a friend that is interested in this type of work :

http://www.coe.cornell.edu/goto.jsp?course=WFR-SP06

(Except in this area)

(Wilderness First Responder)

" This 8-day, 80-hour course, provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed.

The Wilderness First Responder course has been arranged with Wilderness Medical Associates, the premier provider of wilderness emergency medicine for over a quarter century. WMA's hands-on scenario-based teaching, combined with strong AV and written materials, has proven to be extremely effective in building knowledge, skills, and confidence. Inside and outside activities will be included as well as an all-day search and rescue in the local area."

http://www.wildmed.com/

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For EMT's/Medics/RN/PA/MD's that may be interested :

" The prerequisite for certification at the Wilderness EMT level is a current EMT certification ( basic, intermediate or paramedic). PA’s, RN’s and MD’s may also participate in the course for a Wilderness EMT Audit card. Others with medical backgrounds (e.g. military medics, EMT’s with expired licenses, and foreign pre-hospital personnel) will be admitted to the course on a case by case basis. "

Day 1

10.5 hours

Registartion/Logistics

Introduction

Medical Legal Issues

General Concepts

Major Body Systems Scenario

Spine Injury Evaluation

Patient Assessment System

Practical Assessment of Vital Signs

PAS Practive

Day 2

9.0 hours

ALS/BLS Appropriate Technology

Dislocations

Anaphylaxis and Asthma

Musculoskeletal System

Extremity Splinting

Dislocations

Scenarios

Day 3

8.5 hours

Quiz/Review

Lifting, Moving and Extrication

Litter Packaging

Improvised Litter

Litter Carries and Assists

Wounds Lab

Small Group Sims - Patient Management

Day 4

9.0 hours

Quiz/Review

Hypothermia and Hyperthermia

Near Drowning

Frost Bite and Trench Foot

Altitude Problems

Diving Problems

Toxins, Bites and Stings

Expedition Medical Problems

Small Group Sims - Leadership, Communication Problems, Group Management, Risk Assessment

Day 5

8.0 hours Scenario

(Search and Rescue

Backcountry Navigation

Personal Preparedness

Helicopter Operations)

Expedition Medical Problems 2

Final Exam2

Clean Up

There's a section for ALS as well on the website.

[kevlar120]

I am unsure of any courses in NY. However, The Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) based in Lander, Wy. has some excellent courses. You can check out their website...

http://www.nols.edu/courses/find/byskill/w...smedicine.shtml

I know of them traveling to a location to teach classes in a couple of instances so it may be worth while to contact them.

Good luck.

[Batt04]

There is an outfit in Conway, NH called SOLO Wilderness Emergency Medicine that offers courses. I'm sure a search will get you the information.