Wilderness EMT Upgrade (WEMT) $675
May 17 - 21, 2010 - Durango, CO
October 18-22, 2010 - Durango, CO
Summary
The WEMT Upgrade course builds on the EMS professional’s training and expertise to meet the special challenges of unconventional settings. It is designed for EMS personnel working in search and rescue, disaster response, remote job posts, and on wilderness expeditions. The curriculum emphasizes wilderness medical protocols, appropriate technology, prolonged patient care and the leadership role in managing medical emergencies in the field. This 5-day (45 hour) course will upgrade state EMT certification to Wilderness EMT. Current certification at or above the basic level is a prerequisite for admission. 45 hours of CEHs are available from Maine EMS and 45 Advanced Level CEUs from CECBEMS.
Description:
Wilderness Medicine
Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard Red Cross courses and other programs that are oriented toward the urban environment. This course teaches what to do with a medical emergency when help is miles away and calling 911 isn’t an option. We prepare students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments and improvised equipment.
Class Format
This course is presented in 45 hours over 5 days. The sponsor may add a day off. Mornings are devoted to lectures, discussions and quizzes with afternoons devoted to outdoor practical skills and scenarios. Evenings are reserved for study and assignments. Expect rescue scenarios with made-up victims and simulated wounds to prepare you for backcountry emergencies. Sessions may be videotaped for enhanced learning.
Textbooks
All teaching materials are provided by Wilderness Medical Associates at no additional cost. This includes a book of lecture handouts, our case study workbook, SOAP notes, our textbook, Wilderness and Rescue Medicine and The Wilderness Medical Associates Field Guide.
Completion and Grades
Successful completion with certification is based on 100% attendance, satisfactory performance on homework assignments and written quizzes, demonstrated proficiency with practical skills and a grade of 80% or better on final written exam. Wilderness Medical Associates is committed to making reasonable accommodation to any student with special needs.
Certification and CEUs Available
All EMTs who successfully complete the WEMT Upgrade course will receive WEMT and Anaphylaxis certification cards from Wilderness Medical Associates. Other medical personnel who successfully complete the course will receive a wilderness EMT Audit card. Certification and Audits remains valid for three years. Many state and regional EMS offices have approved the WEMT Upgrade course for continuing education credit. Students are responsible for obtaining prior approval and filing all appropriate paperwork with his or her local EMS office. This course is approved by CECBEMS for 45 Advanced Level CEHs. Please contact Wilderness Medical Associates for support materials.
Recertification
Within three years, graduates may recertify the Wilderness portion of their certification (provided their EMT license is current) by way of the 36-hour Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course, the 36-hour Bridge Course, or the 24-hour Open Recertification Course. To renew their EMT license graduates must follow the procedures and requirements of the issuing state.
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for certification at the Wilderness EMT level is a current EMT certification (basic, intermediate or paramedic). PAs, RNs, and MDs may also participate in the course for a Wilderness EMT Audit card. Others with medical backgrounds (e.g. military medics, EMTs with expired licenses, and foreign pre-hospital personnel) will be admitted to the course on a case by case basis. Students must be at least sixteen years old to participate in this course. Those under eighteen years of age will require the written consent of a parent or guardian.
Syllabus
Day 1: 10.5 hours - Logistics and Introduction; General Concepts; Patient Assessment System; Critical Body Systems Review; PAS/SOAP Practice; Spine Injury Assessment; Medical/Legal Issues
Day 2: 9 hours - Test I/Review; Anaphylaxis and Asthma; ALS/BLS Appropriate Technology; Lifting, Moving, Extrication; Litter Packaging and Carries; Scenarios 1
Day 3: 8.5 hours - Test II/Review; Pain Management; Soft Tissue Injury; Wound Cleaning and Exploration; Musculoskeletal Injuries; Extremity Splinting, Dislocations; Scenarios 2
Day 4: 9 hours - Test III/Review; Environmental Medicine; Scenarios 3; Search and Rescue; SAR Exercise
Day 5: 8 hours - SAR Exercise Debrief; Expedition Medicine; Scenarios IV; Medical Kits and Medications; Test IV and Course Debrief
What to bring:
Bring appropriate clothing for the location and time of year. Remember that, rain or shine, much of our time is spent outside. You will also needs pens, a notebook, and a watch with a second hand. See our Student Handbook and speak with the sponsor for more information.
Registration, payment of fees, cancellation and refund policy:
- Register now with KMG to recieve a FREE Kling Mountain Guides hoody
- Payment due upon registration.
- If you cancel prior to 30 days before the course start, your payment will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee.
- In the unlikely event that a course is canceled by us, a full refund will be issue
- No refund within 30 days of course start.
