Badge
Wilderness First Responder Course
This badge represents successful completion of our Wilderness First Responder Course, a week-long, in-depth course in wilderness medicine aimed at guides and wilderness educators.
Description of skills
The holder of this badge has successfully completed our Wilderness First Responder Course, and has demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:
- Effectively make decisions when a hospital is hours or days away
- Provide hands-on, life-saving, first-responder, medical attention to an injured person
what does this badge allow me to do?
- Obtain certification through an agency as a "Wilderness First Responder." This typically lasts two years, with a simple recertification option during the third year. *Note - the absence of this badge does not mean that a person is not currently certified because other agencies provide similar accreditation.
- Obtain "CPR for the Professional Rescuer" certification from the American Heart Association
- Satisfies the prerequisites for a number of courses. Check with instructor.
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
Courses
Complete our Wilderness First Responder Course.
equivalencY
The Wilderness First Responder Course Badge may be granted to members who have applicable experience and can demonstrate proficiency in the relevant skills. To connect with an equivalency coordinator at your branch, contact info@mountaineers.org.
This badge expires after three years unless a refresher course is taken.