Northern Cairn, LLC | P.O. Box 172, Charlevoix, MI 49720
231-437-3400 | toll free: 866-221-8176 | info@northerncairn.com
Michigan Wilderness EMT + Wilderness Courses at Northern Cairn
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Summary:
This is a full DOT Emergency Medical Technician program followed by a WEMT Upgrade course. The training will satisfy eligibility requirements for the National Registry, State and WEMT certification. Training will take place daily, Monday through Friday, for four weeks.
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 181 hours over 25 days including six days off. On most days class will run from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mornings will begin with quizzes and case presentations from students who had hospital rotations on the previous day. The rest of the morning will be devoted to lectures. Afternoons are devoted to practical hands-on sessions and video taped simulations. Expect five or six emergency rescue simulations with made-up victims and stage blood that will be video taped for enhanced learning. Evenings are reserved for case studies, clinical rotations, and assignments.
Hospital Rotations
Students will participate in at least ten hours of Emergency Room observation. Ambulance rotations may also be required. Proper dress consisting of dark slacks (no jeans), white shirt with collar, and hard-soled, closed toe shoes are required for these rotations.
Textbooks
Wilderness medicine texts and materials are provided by Northern Cairn at no additional cost. This includes handouts, a book of lecture handouts, our case study workbook, SOAP notes, our textbook Wilderness and Rescue Medicine, and The Wilderness Medical Associates' Field Guide. Separate purchase of the EMT textbook may be required by the sponsor.
Completion
Successful completion of the course is based on 100% attendance, course participation, performance during rotations, and satisfactory performance on both written and practical final exams. Passing is based on the cumulative average on the: practical and written exams; satisfactory performance in all experiential activities. Not everyone passes.
Certifications
Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Wilderness EMT certification from Wilderness Medical Associates. This Certification is valid for 3 years. Students will also receive a certificate from the American Heart Association in CPR for the Health Care Provider. Upon successful completion students will be allowed to sit for the National Registry EMT Basic exam at the students convenience. All states have different laws governing EMS licensure. Please check with your state regarding testing. For more information about National Registry Exams please call them direct at (614) 888-4484 or visit www.nremt.org.
Course Content
This course meets all requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) curriculum, the State of Maine EMT-Basic curriculum (for courses held in Maine, courses held in other states meet that state’s curriculum), and the Wilderness Medical Associates WEMT Upgrade curriculum. Topics include patient assessment, body systems, equipment improvisation, trauma, oxygen administration, automatic defibrillation, environmental medicine, toxins, backcountry medicine, wilderness protocols, and wilderness rescue.
Prerequisites:
Students must be at least eighteen years old to participate in this course. They must provide documentation or record of immunizations against Measles, Mumps, Rubella (known as MMR), Hep B, Tetanus, and a TB Skin Test.
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.
Lodging:
Bay Inn Petoskey
1-888-321-2500
www.bayinnpetoskey.com
2445 Charlevoix Ave.
Petoskey, MI 49770
Course Fees:
Cost: $1995.00 (Space is Limited)