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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

REM 212 - Wilderness First Responder

This course will provide outdoor leaders and enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with medical and traumatic emergencies in remote settings. Applicable to expedition work, camping, backpacking, guiding, rangers and recreational travelers. Successful completion of this 72-hour course carries a three-year certification through the Wilderness Medical Associates and exceeds the Maine Guide¿s requirements for medical training.

Prerequisites: Students must have CPR certification or be concurrently enrolled in a course that will be completed by the time the WFR course is finished.

Course Typically Offered Every Spring

Credits: 3