Wilderness First Responder 7 day AMC Harriman Outdoor Center NY

Description
This class is taught at the Harriman Outdoor Center in Haverstraw, NY about 30 minutes from NYC.  Room and board are available onsite but NOT included in class price.  Please follow link below to book lodging and for more information about the location:
 
About AMC’s Harriman Outdoor Center
Located in Harriman State Park, the AMC Harriman Outdoors Center offers a variety of lodging options: 
Private cabins 
Bunks in shared bunkrooms 
Camping in designated campsites 
 
Meals and lodging are not included in your course tuition. A range of accommodations are available at AMC’s Harriman Outdoor Center during your program, and meals are also available for purchase. Participants may reserve lodging and meals at a discounted rate while attending the course. 
 
For questions or to reserve your space, please call the AMC Contact Service Center at 603-466-2727 (Option 1), Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, and reference Reservation #756198. 
 
Course Format
This course model is taught in 7 days and all course work and training is completed entirely in-person with an on-site instructor through lecture, activities, simulations, and evening homework and review. Internet is required to register and complete pre-course paperwork. No other pre-course involvement is required.
 
Curriculum
The WFR Curriculum involves a minimum of 70 hours of instruction when taught in the United States. During the course, students learn the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments for days and weeks if necessary.
 
Requirements
Prior to enrolling, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria in this policy allow students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of a WMA International course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field.
 
Evaluation
This course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations, hands-on activities, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodation for any student with special needs.
 
Recertification
Certifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course may recertify by taking a Wilderness First Responder Recertification course or a Bridge (WAFA to WFR) course. 
 
Skills Taught
The general principles of wilderness and rescue medicine with an emphasis on identifying medical emergencies, critical thinking, and risk management.
Patient assessment and emergency care including CPR and AED use, basic life support skills, the patient assessment system, patient reporting, and calling for help. 
Environmental medicine including illness and injuries related to altitude, temperature, lightning, submersion, and environmental toxins.
Backcountry medicine including the assessment and treatment of common medical problems.
Treatment of injuries from traumatic mechanisms and the treatment of musculoskeletal problems such as overuse syndromes and dislocations.
Non-technical lifting, moving, and extrication of patients with an emphasis on spinal motion restriction when applicable. 
Practical Skills including bleeding control, wound management, bandaging, splinting, spine stable patient packaging, hypothermia management, medical kit preparation. 
WMA International wilderness protocols including treatment of anaphylaxis, wound management, CPR in a remote setting, spine injury assessment, reduction of simple dislocations, and treatment for severe asthma.
 
Certifications
Wilderness First Responder certification
CPR Certification (Based on ILCOR/AHA standards. BLS CPR for healthcare professionals)
Per the discretion of the local or state EMS authorities, this certification can be used to challenge the DOT First Responder Exam.
Certifications are valid for three years. 
Continuing Education Hours
First Responder: 70
EMT: 70
Advanced EMT or Paramedic: 70
Approved by Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)
Recognized by the American Camp Association
This course is recognized by the American Camp Association. (ACA) to meet specific ACA standards requiring certifications.
Coast Guard Approval
This course is U.S. Coast Guard approved to satisfy First Aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1) for merchant marine licenses.
Affiliate of Wilderness Medical Society