Wilderness First Responder (WFR) 5-Day Course

What to Expect: The 5 Day WFR course is an intensive educational experience. Due to the accelerated nature of this course, it is paramount that students show up to course having completed their pre-course work and be fully prepared to engage in the curriculum. Evenings will be spent studying and completing case studies. Students are strongly encouraged to take good care of themselves by staying hydrated and eating well throughout the day. You will be one of anywhere between 12 and 21 students working together to learn. This will be the first medical course for some students, while others will have taken several courses before and may be using this course as a recertification for their WFR. Course Devotion: At least nine hours per day will be spent in the classroom and in the field. There are homework assignments each night including reading and case studies. It is not possible to be involved in any significant activity outside the course. 100% attendance is required (see Course Participation Standards). Students are expected to participate in all practical skills sessions (see Functional Position Statement). Course Start/End: The classroom will be open around 7am with the course beginning promptly at 8:00am every day. The ending time will be approximately 6pm. However, our actual wrap-up time depends on a number of variables. There may be a night simulation as well. Required Pre-Course Work: All students must read the entire WFR textbook, complete and print the WFR Study Guide and Case Studies in its entirety (bring it to course start) and take an online exam at least four days before course start. A course textbook will be mailed to your registration address. Students have found that filling in the WFR Study Guide while reading through the textbook to be beneficial. You should score 70 percent or higher on the exam to be adequately prepared for the course. The test may be taken only once, so be well prepared before attempting the exam. The online exam can be found at: https://www.wildmed.com/wlitest/ The password to access the test is: WLI After you take the online exam, review the questions you got wrong and study as needed. Course Location: Cardinal Village Resort-321 Cardinal Road, Bishop. Ca. 93514 From the center of Bishop, on Highway 395, turn West on West Line St. This is the southern most traffic light in town. Head West on West Line St. past the Buttermilk Boulders and keep straight until you reach Aspendell. At the mailboxes turn right and then left at the sign to Cardinal Village. It’s about 20 minutes total from Bishop. See link HERE for directions and information. Room and Board is available at Cardinal Village, $50.00 per night. Sorry, no pets. Please sign up with Sierra Mountain Center, if you are interested.

Camping: For Bishop area reservable campgrounds check: recrecation.gov. Free camping is available at the Buttermilks, just 10 minutes down the road. Pleasant Valley Campground is a pay campground 20 minutes from Cardinal Village.

Food: Food is not included in the price of the course. Lunch breaks lasting between 45 minutes and an hour will be scheduled each day. Students need to bring a packed lunch, as there are no places to buy food close by. Coffee and hot water will be accessible during the day. Please bring your own mug.

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What to Bring: Come prepared with adequate clothing for the weather and time of year. We will be outside (rain or shine) during the day/evening (bring a headlamp). All students need a watch with the ability to read seconds for assessing vital signs. Bring paper, pens/pencils and highlighters as needed. Students must have a pair of sturdy closed-toed shoe to where during drills. Each student is required to bring one full set of old clothing that may be used during a first aid simulation. The clothes will be cut up, thrashed, mangled and stained (there will be bush whacking). Please bring pants, shirt, etc. that will be sufficient to keep you warm for long periods of time while lying on the ground without insulation. Students should also bring a good sized (45L+) personal back- pack and any other personal equipment they would like to use during a simulation. Custodial Responsibilities: Students are expected to pitch in to keep our learning environments clean and organized. This includes monitoring trash and recycling, organizing tables and chairs, doing your dishes, etc. We strive towards minimizing our impact as much as possible. Bring insulated mugs instead of disposable cups,etc. Restrictions:

! Cell phones must be silenced, and all calls/texts must take place only during breaks. ! Pets are not allowed at the teaching site, this includes leashing them outside. ! There is no smoking within 200 feet of the classroom and camping sites.