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Wilderness EMT Intermediate/Accelerated
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Summary:
This is a full DOT Emergency Medical Technician I-85 (EMT-I/85) program followed by a WEMT-I/85 course. The training will satisfy eligibility requirements for the National Registry, State and WEMT-I certification. Training will take place daily, including weekends for two weeks.
Description:
Wilderness Medicine
Wilerness 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 70 hours classroom and 32 hours clinical time over 14 days. 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 2-3 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.
Course Sponsors and Instructors
Northern Cairn courses are offered by a variety of sponsors in the US. All courses are taught by Northern Cairn instructors who have been through our rigorous selection and training process and adhere to our course standards and curriculum.
Hospital Rotations
Students will participate in at least ten hours of Emergency Room observation. Ambulance rotations are also be required. Proper dress consisting of dark slacks (no jeans), white shirt with collar, and hard-soled, safety toe boots are required for these rotations.
Textbooks
Wilderness medicine texts and materials are provided by Wilderness Medical Associates 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 an EMT textbook is required. Students are required to complete pre-course reading prior to arrival.
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. Students are required to successfully pass a practical exam and written NREMT exam at the students’ expense post course for certification. It is the students’ responsibility to contact www.nremt.org regarding testing and certification/licensure for their state.
Description
WEMT Certification
All students who successfully complete this course will receive a WEMT certification from Wilderness Medical Associates. This certification remains valid for three years. For information on renewing the wilderness portion of the WEMT certification, please refer to the 'Recertification Answer Sheet' from Wilderness Medical Associates.
State Certification and Licensure
Upon successful course completion of the course, students will take the written and practical exams for the state where the student will be licensed or certified. For more information on specific state requirements please visit http://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/emt_cand_state_offices.asp
Other State Certification and Licensure
Students wishing to be certified and/or licensed in a state other than where the course is held must contact their state EMS office to apply for reciprocity. Requirements vary from state to state so Wilderness Medical Associates cannot guarantee that successful completion of this course will lead to certification within a particular state. The length of certification and recertification requirements varies from state to state.
National Registry Certification
NREMT Certification remains valid for approximately two years. Please call the National Registry (614-888-4484) with questions related to certification or recertification.
Other Certification
Students will be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level. Certifications remain valid for three years. There are many different levels of CPR. EMT's must maintain a BLS-CPR.
Course Content:
This course meets all requirements of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate/85 (EMT-I/85) curriculum and the Wilderness Medical Associates WEMT-I curriculum. Topics include patient assessment, body systems, equipment improvisation, trauma, oxygen administration, automatic defibrillation, ECG interpretation, IV therapy, pharmacology, primary care medicine, advanced assessment, endotracheal intubation, environmental medicine, toxins, backcountry medicine, wilderness protocols, and wilderness rescue. To discuss course specifics, please contact us.
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 and be a currently licensed for certified EMT. WEMT certification or WFR certification is strongly recommended. Students must provide a copy of professional liability insurance through a service provider for approximately $50 annually. For more information please visit www.hpso.com
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.