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Wilderness Medicine

nols WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER

The NOLS Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is designed to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning.

The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge your decision making abilities. Adult CPR is included in this course.

Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Please visit this link for further details and itinerary regarding the course.

$895.00

Cost does not include lodging or meals. There are numerous hotels within 20 minutes of Piney Lake, camping is available within 20 minutes at Hagan Stone Park (part of the Greensboro City Parks System). Approximately one hour will be provided for a lunch break each day. Piney Lake has a refrigerator and microwave and there are numerous restaurants within 10-15 minutes from the property.

Saturday, December 14 – Sunday, December 22, 2024

Class begins at 8:00AM each day and ends at 5:00PM. There will be two required night scenarios during the course, more information will be provided during the course.

Visit the Registration Link to complete all necessary paperwork and process payment. The registration process is handled through the provider, Landmark Learning. If you have any questions, please contact them at 828-293-5384.

nols Wilderness First Aid

Spring 2025 course dates will be announced soon

The NOLS Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will help you prepare for the unexpected. This fast-paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning. At the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Taught by seasoned instructors in a two day format, WFA courses are held on a weekend. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold, or hot environments.

The 16-20 hour WFA course includes many advanced topics that other programs leave out such as reduction of dislocations and epinephrine administration.

WFA is open to any avid hikers, teachers leading school trips, backcountry guides, canoe trip leaders, private expedition groups, college/university outdoor education programs, hiking club trip leaders, wilderness therapeutic programs, and adventure race safety personnel. Students must be 16 years of age or older.

$250.00

Cost does not include lodging or meals. There are numerous hotels within 20 minutes of Piney Lake, camping is available within 20 minutes at Hagan Stone Park (part of the Greensboro City Parks System). Approximately one hour will be provided for a lunch break, Piney Lake has a refrigerator and microwave and there are numerous restaurants within 10-15 minutes from the property.

Spring 2025 dates will be announced soon. Course is typically Saturday/Sunday, 8:00AM-5:00PM each day.

Complete all forms in full, and submit to UNCG Outdoor Adventures along with payment. Your spot will not be confirmed until paperwork and payment are received by Outdoor Adventures

WFA is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Outdoor Adventures cannot hold spots without payment. All forms and payment are due at the time of registration.  To be placed on the waiting list, please email your registration packet and we will contact you if a space becomes available. Completed registration packet can be submitted in the following via: 

Email: uncg_oa@uncg.edu
Fax: 336.334.4017
Mail: UNCG Outdoor Adventures
Attn: Alex Hauer
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402

cancellation policy

Any cancellation within 30 days prior to the course start date will NOT be eligible for a refund.  Course cancellations due to low enrollment are 100% refundable.

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