What is a Wilderness First Responder?

A Wilderness First Responder(WFR) certification is required for Lifelines staff to lead students on trips. The WFR training will equip me(Mike) to know how to respond to wilderness emergencies.

From March 26th to April 2nd it is back to school at SOLO in New Hampshire... http://www.soloschools.com/.

Here are some of the things I will be learning:

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER HOURLY BREAKDOWN

CPR

Bleeding and Shock
Sprains & Strains

Fractures & Dislocations

Head Injuries

Spinal Cord Injury Management

Drowning & Near-Drowning

North American Bites and Stings

Diabetes

Cardiac Emergencies

Respiratory Emergencies

Poisoning

Emergency Childbirth

Leadership Skills in the Backcountry

Mock Rescue

Common Wilderness Medical Problems

There will 80 hours of instruction in 8 days...not including reading and study time. I am pretty excited!