Archive:Wilderness First Aid Course with WMI, Dec 2009

Introduction

It is a good idea for anyone traveling in the backcountry in big groups, little groups, a pair or solo to have wilderness first aid training. This is a great short course that packs a lot of learning into only two days. Don't confuse this with the red cross first aid, wilderness or regular, that teaches you to assess the safety of the situation and then call 911 and wait until EMS shows up. This course focuses of Patient Assessment, stabilization, and evacuation plans for remote areas.

This course is pre-approved by such organizations as: the American Camping Association, the United States Forest Service, and other governmental agencies. It may also be used for wilderness medicine recertification by those with previous training.

This course may be used to recertify Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Wilderness EMT (wilderness portion only) certifications. You must possess a valid certification from WMI, SOLO or WMA to recertify through this course. Participants using the WFA to recertify their WFR need to pass both a written and a practical test.

Upon successful course completion you will earn a WMI of NOLS wilderness medicine certification.

The course is being instructed by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS.

The course is exactly like this one.

All questions can be directed to Jacob Slosberg.

Dates, Locations, and Costs

• Date: December 5th and 6th 2009
• Time: 8am-5pm
• Location: UBC Campus classrooms, and simulated wilderness areas, aka the endowment lands.

Cost

$130 CAD includes:

• 2 Days of Instruction (in class lecture and scenario practicum)
• All Course Material
• All Necessary Instructional Equipment

Please note that this course is significantly cheaper than any other course being run because of our ability to minimize overhead as a service to club members. This course typically runs $170-250 US, check it out here.

All other costs including but not limited to food and travel expenses will be your own responsibility. This cost is based upon a minimum of 15 students. If less than 15 people sign up, the course will get cancelled and you will get your money back. No refunds after you have paid. There is no refunds unless the course if cancelled (if you can't go, you will have to sell your spot to someone else)

Note: You must be a paid member of the VOC to enroll in this course. If you are not a member yet, know that you can come into the clubroom and join the club and enroll in the course at the same time. Membership dues are $35 for UBC students and $52.50 for all others. See here for full details and benefits.

Interested participants

Important!
Signing up here does not guarantee you a spot. YOU MUST PAY at the club room and sign up. $130 for VOC members. $130 plus VOC membership fee($35 or $52.50) if not yet a member. Any exec can sign you up in the club room. The best times to go are gear hours or between 12pm and 1pm. NEWS: FULL Course limit is 20 students max.

Confirmed and Paid for Dec 5-6

When you have paid add your name, cell phone and email here (Do not add your name unless you have paid in the clubroom.)

1. Ryan McKenzie
2. Lewis Kitchen
3. Chris Lazatin
4. Maddie Crowell
5. Anna Szeitz
6. Simeon Burgenmeister
7. Doris Leong
8. Greta Raymant
9. Evan Morris
10. Christian Veenstra
11. Maya Kurokawa
12. Christian Champagne
13. Chantelle Chan
14. Gwyn Thomas
15. (min) Caitlin Schneider
16. Susie Dain-Owens
17. Philippe Le Billon
18. Ran Zhang
19. Janine Welton
20. (max) Dan Carey

Interested for Dec 5-6

1. Maddie Crowell-Very Interested...if anyone cancels please email me at [email protected] and I will buy your spot.
2. Zach Wade
3. Lucy Squibb
4. Tobi Volkmann
5. Duncan McPhedran
6. Kaja Sadowski
7. Luke Kysow
8. Etienne H
9. Alireza Sharif
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