Wilderness First Responder Course

This 80 hour intensive backwoods emergency care course will be offered December 12-20 at the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, Vermont. The course will be taught by staff of SOLO, nationally recognized leaders in the field of wilderness medicine and rescue. Learn skills needed to deal with emergencies in the backcountry with a focus on the extended care often required in wilderness medical emergencies. Practical simulations and lectures make up the course. Course is a must for outdoor enthusiasts, travelers and trip leaders. Now the most widely recognized and most often required outdoor leader certification, the Wilderness First Responder course was first developed and taught by SOLO in the mid-1980's. Created to provide outdoor leaders, guides, and rangers with the knowledge needed to deal with crises in remote settings, this 80-hour certification course meets DOT National Standards for First Responder with additional protocols for extended-care situations. Like all SOLO programs, the emphasis of the WFR is on prevention and decision-making.
Tuition: $785. includes meals, lodging and course. Day Student Rates available. For information, or to register, please contact Lynn Daly, registrar, at Hulbert Outdoor Center, 2968 Lake Morey Rd., Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405, Fax: (802)333-3404 or visit our website at www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert