Wilderness First Aid- Women & Whitewater

Course Description:

Our Wilderness First Aid course is designed to provide an individual with an introduction to wilderness medicine and the basic skills to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the wilderness. This program is appropriate for entry-level professional guides and other non-medical people who want a basic understanding of wilderness medicine.

This WFA Hybrid course requires approximately 8+ hours of online coursework. Following the completion of the online material, a student will be eligible to attend the ~10 hours of hands-on training. After taking this course you will be familiar with some of the most common backcountry problems. You’ll have some limited practice in evaluating, treating, and evacuating injured persons in wilderness settings. You’ll start to get a feel for what situations require medical assistance.

Interested in medical training but already a medical professional? There is a Wilderness Life Support for Medical Professionals (WLS:MP) class also offered with this amazing trip. Learn more here.

Certificates and Credits:

Successful completion of this course will result in three certificates:

• Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
  • • valid 2 years
• CPR Certificate
  • • valid 2 years
• Lay Rescuer Epinephrine Auto-Injector Certificate (upon request)
  • • This certificate may be submitted to state agencies for reciprocity. Please inquire with your state agency to confirm and know additional fees may apply.

Location:

Welcome to MedTrek International’s 4th annual Women & Whitewater! Join us on an epic wilderness adventure that combines all of the best things: rafting, hiking, swimming, yoga, delicious food, wine tasting, fun happy hours, amazing scenery, incredible wildlife, and great company! The Rogue River is an iconic American classic, one of the country’s great summer wilderness trips… all you have to do is pack a change of clothes and your toothbrush and be ready to hang out with an awesome group of ladies…we take care of the rest!

Trip Highlights

• Soak in the incredible 50 miles of the beautiful Wild & Scenic section of the Rogue River
• 3 nights camping and 4 days expert guided whitewater rafting
• Float over 80 whitewater rapids that are exciting yet safe
• Explore incredible side canyon hikes to fern canyons and cascading waterfalls
• Arrive at camp grab a beverage, and relax by the pristine river with a group of awesome women
• Appreciate the fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities: black bears, turtles, river otter and bald eagles
• Enjoy falling asleep under the stars, in your cozy tent with the sounds of the river
• Wake up and go on an early morning trail run or do yoga by the river
• Connect with other amazing women who are outdoor adventure enthusiasts
• All levels of rafting and wilderness experience welcome!

Curriculum:

The materials below are covered via online and in-person didactic lectures, small group discussions, practical skills sessions, and live scenarios. Each topic will describe pathology, treatment, and prevention, and provide evacuation guidelines necessary for high-quality patient care. This curriculum is continually reviewed for best practices and the most up-to-date guidelines.

The WFA curriculum includes, but is not limited to topics such as:

• Patient Assessment Scene Size-up, Primary Survey, Secondary Survey
• Bleeding and Shock
• Abdominal and Chest Injuries
• Wound and Burn Management (bandaging)
• Fractures & Dislocations, Improvised Splinting
• Head and Spine Injuries, Spinal Motion Restriction
• Near Drowning
• Lightning Injuries and Prevention
• Heat-Related Illness
• Medical Problems in the Wilderness
• Bites and Stings
• Hypothermia & Cold-Related Illness/Injury
• Evacuation Guidelines
• Water Disinfection and Hydration
• Improvised Litters & Carries