Whether spending time in the backcountry is your passion or your
profession you should never have to ask "What do I do now?" REI is
partnering with NOLS to offer a comprehensive 16 hour two day course
that will teach you the WILDERNESS MEDICINE SKILLS YOU NEED TO
RECREATE WITH CONFIDENCE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY. In just two days you will
learn the knowledge skills and ability to make sound decisions in
outdoor emergency situations. From the Patient Assessment System
through traumatic medical and environmental emergencies you'll
experience a wide variety of topics designed to prepare you to act if
an accident occurs. This course is ideal for trip leaders camp staff
outdoor enthusiasts and individuals in remote locations. The course
includes a 1-hour break midday. Registered 16 -17 year olds must
arrive with a completed Release of Liability form but do NOT need an
accompanying adult. Participants younger than 16 must contact NOLS
(Wilderness_Medicine_Admissions@nols.edu) for approval prior to
registration. No prerequisites. Successful completion results in a
WILDERNESS FIRST AID CERTIFICATION. You may be eligible to recertify
your NOLS WILDERNESS MEDICINE WILDERNESS ADVANCED FIRST AID WILDERNESS
FIRST RESPONDER OR WILDERNESS EMT (WILDERNESS PORTION ONLY)
certification on this course. Please review NOLS WILDERNESS MEDICINE
RECERTIFICATION POLICIES
(https://www.nols.edu/en/courses/wilderness-medicine/recertify/
[https://www.nols.edu/en/courses/wilderness-medicine/recertify/])
prior to registering.