Wilderness First Aid Red Rock

Itinerary:

·       Pre-course information will be delivered 3 weeks prior to your course start date. 

·       2 day in person course with a Wilderness Medical Associates Instructor

The specific daily schedule is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and previous experience.  The general daily schedule is a mix of classroom and hands on outdoor scenarios. 

8 AM – 6 PM Daily

$425/person

The Mountain Guides will provide all of the necessary medical equipment. 

Spring weather can be sunny one moment and snowing/raining the next.  Come prepared to be outside for much of the day.  Layer Up!! 

Please be ready to get dirty and to get stains on your clothes.  Do not wear your favorite anything during class. 

FOOTWEAR

• Closed Toed Atheletic shoes or work/hiking boots are best. We will be out in all weather conditions so brining a back up pair and some variety is often good.
• Socks: 2-4 pairs. Lightweight wool or synthetic socks  - sized for your boots and blister prevention.

UPPER LAYERS

• Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Top: Men’s Lightwire LS Tech Tee, Women’s Lightwire LS Tech Tee
• Synthetic/Wool Sun Hoody: Men’s Alpenglow Hoody, Women’s Alpenglow Hoody
• Synthetic T-shirt: Men’s Distance SS Tech Tee, Women’s Distance SS Tech Tee
• Lightweight Insulating Jacket - lightweight fleece or synthetic: Men’s Coefficient LT Hybrid Hoody, Women’s Coefficient Hoody, Men’s Solution 2.0 Hoody, Women’s Solution 2.0 Hoody
• Rain Jacket - waterproof/breathable with hood: Men’s Fineline Stretch Shell, Women’s Fineline Stretch Shell

BOTTOM LAYERS

• Synthetic/Wool Long Underwear Bottom: Men’s Coefficient LT Pants, Women’s Coefficient LT Pants
• Hiking Shorts or Pants (for approach): Men’s Pursuit Shorts, Women’s Pursuit Shorts
• Synthetic Climbing Pant: Men’s Alpine Pants, Women’s Alpine Pants
• Rain Pant: Men’s Fineline Stretch Pants, Women’s Fineline Stretch Pants

ACCESSORIES

• Hat: lightweight to medium-weight warm hat and sun hat - both should be sleek enough to be worn under a helmet.
• Sun Hat: 5-Panel Synthetic Cap, Desert Mullet
• Warm Hat: BD Reversible Beanie 
• Gloves: BRING TWO PAIRS – one lightweight, one mid-weight/synthetic or fleece.
• Water Bottle
• Sunglasses
• ESunscreen: 35+SPF
• Lip Balm: with SPF
• Headlamp and Fresh Batteries: Spot 400 Headlamp

RECOMMENDED & OPTIONAL ITEMS

• Small daypack (25L) or Camelbak for snacks, water, and layers
• Camp Chair
• Insect Repellent (Ask the office if this is necessary)
• Headnet (Ask the office if this is necessary)

COLD WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS:

Early and late-season temperatures require warmer clothing. You may consider additional clothing if you get cold easily or if it is unusually cold or windy.

• Extra Down Vest or Jacket: Men’s Access Down Hoody, Women’s Access Down Hoody
• Expedition Weight Long Underwear
• Extra Gloves: Alpine Softshell Gloves
• Buff or Neck Gaiter: BD Neck Gaiter

Does this course satisfy the requirements for Forest Service employment?

Depending on your position, yes. If your position requires a WFA instead of a WFR then yes it will.

Do I need to have prior medical experience?

No, you do not need to have any prior medical experience for this course.

Is 100% attendance required?

Yes, you must complete all of the pre-course work and attend all 5 days of class time in order to receive your certification. 

Does my certification come from The Mountain Guides?

No, your certification will come from Wilderness Medical Associates and the course will be taught by a WMA instructor.  The Mountain Guides is only providing access the course through its branches.