Wilderness First Responder Course Preparation

Wilderness First Responder Preparation — *WFR Preparation*

Prepare for and be successful in your Wilderness Medical Associates Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course. Wilderness First Responder courses are conducted in an outdoor setting, which creates the need for careful and deliberate preparation. The first step is to click the link below, and create an account on the Wilderness Medical Associates elearning platform.

You will need to provide the personal information requested, as well as the Course Code for the specific course you are taking. Your Course Code is provided during registration for your Wilderness First Responder course, and included near the top of the confirmation email you received after completing the registration process.

You will also need to provide the name of the Course Sponsor for your upcoming course, which will be "Medi-Pro Response Solutions". Make sure you keep track of the username and password you assign to your account. If you already have an account from a previous WMA course, you can sign in with your existing username and password.

WFR Pre-Course Work Modules

Wilderness First Responder modules — *WFR Modules*

Remaining safe, dry, nourished, hydrated and comfortable thoughout the duration of your Wilderness First Responder course, regardless of the environment and weather, requires that you arrive fully informed and prepared for variable and unpredictable circumstances.

You must access, read and complete the WMA | WFR Pre-Course Work modules for Wilderness First Responder courses to ensure that you will arrive with all the appropriate supplies and relevant information to be successful.

Recommended clothing, personal items, nutritional supplies, forms, documents, participation requirements, and many other pieces of important information are included throughout the WMA Pre-course Assignments. The elearning platform also provides you with instant access to a digital version of the Wilderness Medical Associates text book "Wilderness and Rescue Medicine".

Pre-Course Study Overview

WFR Overview
Prerequisites
Access the Wilderness and Rescue First Aid text book online

WMA Pre-Course Forms

Wilderness Medical Associates International Course Participation Standards
Function Position Description
Course Participation Release and Indeminity Agreement
Student Disclaimer
Consent for Photographs, Videotapes, and Film
Downloadable Pre-Course Paperwork
Field Protocols - WFR
WMA Student COVID Protocols

WFR Student Handbook

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Course Overview
Suitable Audiences
About Wilderness Medical Associates
Sample WFR Course Outline
What to Expect
Prerequisites & Eligibility
Evaluation and Attendance
Take Away Course Materials
Certification and Recertification
Pre-Course Work - Required
Additional mandatory pre-course assignments for the 5-day accelerated WFR course
What to Bring
Questions

Skills Demonstration Videos

Spine Assessment Demonstration
Lower Leg Splint Demonstration
Upper Extremity Splint Demonstration
Wound Packing Demonstration
Single Person Roll
Pelvic Binding
Femur Wrap
Unstable Femur
Hypothermia Wrap
Daisy Chain Hypothermia Wrap
Alternative Sling Technique
Side Stabilization for Spinal Patient

Protocol - PAS (Optional)

Patient Assessment System Introduction
Patient Assessment System - Scene Size-Up
Patient Assessment System - Primary Assessment
Addressing a Deadly Bleed
Primary Assessment Quiz
Patient Assessment System - Secondary Assessment
Secondary Assessment Quiz
Physical Exam
Physical Exam Quiz
Vital Signs
Patient Assessment System - Chapter Quiz

Protocol - CPR (Optional)

CPR Protocol Intro
BLS WFR Presentation
CPR Protocol Quiz

Protocol - Anaphylaxis (Optional)

Anaphylaxis Protocol Intro
Anaphylaxis Protocol Slides
Anaphylaxis Protocol Quiz

Protocol - Wound Cleaning (Optional)

Wound Cleaning Protocol Intro
Wounds and Burns Presentation
Wound Cleaning Protocol Quiz

Protocol - MSK & Splinting (Optional)

Musculoskeletal System and Splinting Intro
MSK and Splinting Slides
Upper Extremity Splinting
Lower Limb Splinting
MSK and Splinting Quiz