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WMA / Advanced Remote Area First Aid

In partnership with Montagne Explore, we are pleased to offer you first aid training accredited by the Wilderness Medical Association.

Wilderness and Remote First Aid - This advanced package is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness managers venturing into remote and harsh environments. Wilderness Medicine is significantly different from standard first aid courses and other training focused on urban environments. This course explains how to handle medical emergencies when hospitals and emergency services may not be available for an extended period of time. We prepare students for emergency situations involving prolonged patient care, harsh environments, and improvised equipment. 

 

**If you are using this course to recertify a WMA WEMT certification, it is your responsibility to notify the sponsor when you register and to notify the instructor on the first day of class. ** 

What does it look like?

  • Day 1- Introduction / Registration; Systems-based critical thinking; Infection control; Patient assessment system; Circulatory and respiratory systems; Adult CPR; Basic life support

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  • Day 2- Quizzes / Case studies; Nervous system, spine management; Musculoskeletal injuries; Patient lifting, movements; Splints - extremities; Patient assessment exercises

 

  • Day 3 - Quizzes / Case studies; Thermoregulation; Bites and stings; Lightning; Elective subjects; Wounds and burns; Allergies and anaphylaxis; Improvised patient carries; Patient assessment exercises

 

  • Day 4 - review of case studies; Elective subject; Backcountry Medicine; Medical and legal issues; Patient assessment exercises; Simulations; Final exam; Conclusion

As part of Wilderness Medical Associates International's commitment when developing your medical rescue training, our instructors and management will consult your group's needs and teach based on your group's training, environment and of his experience. Simulations and practical activities will be realistic and relevant. Relevant adult education is directly integrated into our curriculum to optimize learning from medical theory into practical skills. Certifications This course is planned for 4 days or 36 to 40 hours of theoretical and practical instruction. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate in Advanced Wilderness First Aid and Adult CPR. The certification is valid for three years. The course is registered for 36 hours of continuing education credits via CAPCE Materials included All educational materials will be at no additional cost. Students will receive the following books on this course: Wilderness Medicine and Rescue Field Guide SOAP Workbook The Desert First Aid Handbook Course Notes Wilderness Advanced First Aid Equipment We ask our sponsors and course organizers to provide low-level outdoor equipment and any specific equipment of interest to their employees in isolated and austere environments. Wilderness Medical Associates will provide a list of specific equipment to cover simulation and classroom needs. Recertification To recertify your current WMA International WAFA certification, you can complete the Open Recertification course, retake the WAFA course, or upgrade to a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) system by completing a Bridge course (WAFA to WFR). Assessment Success with certification is based on 100% attendance, satisfactory performance on written assignments and quizzes, demonstrated mastery of practical skills, and a passing grade on a final written examination. Wilderness Medical Associates International is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to any student with special needs.

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Certification granted

  • Wilderness and remote first aid with CPR level C and AED

Recertification interval

  • 3 years

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age of 16 years

Materials needed by the participant

  • Clothing suitable for theoretical and practical indoor and outdoor training

  • Your note-taking equipment (pencil, highlighter, etc.)

Provided by Groupe Montagne Explore

  • Wilderness and Remote First Aid Pocket Guide (Ready)

  • Intervention kit (Ready)

Type of training

  • Masterful presentation

  • Cases and scenarios

  • Team problem solving

  • Video capsules (testimonials and cases)

Key topics covered in training

  • The training includes 14 components:

  1. Planning

  2. Your health

  3. Assessment

  4. Respiratory emergencies

  5. Respiratory and circulatory emergencies

  6. Respiratory and cardiac arrest (including CPR level C)

  7. Wound care

  8. Head and spine injuries

  9. Bone, muscle and joint injuries

  10. Sudden medical emergencies

  11. Environmental emergencies

  12. Poisoning

  13. Extended care

  14. Evacuation: transport of a sick or injured person

Success criteria

  • Attendance for the entire course

  • Demonstration of techniques

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