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Hybrid SOLO Wilderness First Responder course November 5th to 9th
November 5, 2021 - November 9, 2021
$500.00
Hybrid SOLO Wilderness First Responder course NOVEMBER 5 th to 9 th
SOLO has begun a Hybrid WFR course. The participant does an online course that covers the first 4 days (at your pace) and then is in person for the last 5 days. This new model is great for those having a hard time getting 9 days off for the original course. The one thing you must complete is the 4-day online portion before the 5-day course start date.
What will you learn
SOLO’s Hybrid Wilderness First Responder course covers the same content as the traditional Wilderness First Responder. The difference between the programs is that the hybrid course consists of 40-hours of pre-course online learning and 40-hours or five in-person practical days at SOLO or one of its Affiliates.
The course was developed in response to the events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to see a need in the field for students to continue to learn about and gain skills in wilderness medicine and medicine in general.
In order to practice what we teach by utilizing appropriate body substance isolation/personal protective equipment (BSI/PPE), the intention of the online part of the course is for students to obtain a majority of the didactic information through a self-paced program while safely distancing from peers and instructors.
Part two is a five-day, in-person, practical-focused component of the course. If students are able to appropriately demonstrate skills learned during those five days and complete any associated assessments, they will earn their Wilderness First Responder certification at that point in time.
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WHO IS THE WFR COURSE FOR?
The WFR is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants to advance their level of training beyond the WFA basic level of first aid training.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
The Hybrid WFR is 80 hours long (40 hours online and 40 hours in person). It focuses on the skills of Response – Patient Assessment, and Critical Care; Trauma – Soft Tissue Injuries, Musculoskeletal Injuries, and Spinal Cord Injuries; the Environmental Emergencies, and Medical Emergencies, including changes in the level of consciousness, chest pain, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain.
WHERE AND WHEN IS IT HELD?
The WFR online course is available at any time.
The 5-day practical portion of the Hybrid WFR is held at Camp Eagle 6424 Hackberry Rd.
Rocksprings, TX 78880,
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The online portion cost is $400 per person.
The Link to the SOLO course page https://www.soloschools.com/training-information/
ON THE COURSE PAGE LOOK FOR HYBRID WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER (WFR)
The 5-day practical course is $500, YOU WILL PAY ONLINE AT AUSTIN ASCENTS www.austinascents.com
Look for the WFR Hybrid
WHAT ABOUT ROOM AND BOARD?
Room and board can be arranged through camp eagle. They have a number of options. Here is the link WFR FALL 2021
If the system asks for an Event code it is WFR FALL 2021.
IS THERE AN EXAM?
Yes, there are several assessments included in the online learning. There is also a summative assessment that students must complete once they have finished all the online modules. An ongoing evaluation of practical skills will be conducted during the practical day.
DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. Your SOLO WFR certification is good for three years.