WHAT IS A WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER COURSE?

Our Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is an intensive, hands-on first aid training course that teaches participants the skills necessary to:

• Assess and treat injuries and handle medical emergencies in situations where medical services and facilities are hours or days away.
• Provide long-term or extended patient care.
• Make effective decisions concerning transporting a patient from a backcountry setting.

Upon successful completion of the course (including written and practical examinations), participants will receive Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications (American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult CPR).

For an overview of course content and a schedule of activities, download the course outline and schedule document.

WHEN IS THE WFR COURSE OFFERED?

Our 2008 course runs from Monday, September 8th to Sunday, September 21st. Check-in is between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7th at Camp Lutherwood (directions provided below).

WHAT TIME COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED OF PARTICIPANTS? This course is a residential experience, conducted exclusively at Camp Lutherwood, northwest of Eugene on Highway 36. Participants are required to stay at Camp Lutherwood, and expected to be on site for all class-related activities. Starting Monday, September 8th, classes will conducted over the course of twelve intensive days, ending the afternoon of Sunday September 21st. Classes will be conducted during the days and on some evenings. There will be limited recreational time. Participants can expect to be immersed in the world of backcountry first aid.

conducting a patient assessment

WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST?

The cost of this year's course is $575, which includes instruction, course text, lodging and 4 upper division credits. Participants are expected to provide their own food and adequate clothing and equipment to meet the full range of weather conditions likely to be encountered. An equipment list is provided in the general information document.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

Registration for PEOL 493 - Wilderness First Responder begins May 9th, 2008 via the online Duckweb registration system. Please note that the following documents are available as pdf downloads. You are strongly encouraged to review them prior to the start of the course:

• WFR General Information
• Release and Assumption of Risk Document

WHO TEACHES THE COURSE? HOW CAN I REACH THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR? The WFR course is taught by Cory Miner (photo to right), owner of Rescue Training, Inc. Cory's e-mail is minerj@wwdb.org. Go to the OPP Instructor Page to learn more about Cory's expertise. Cory Miner grading final exams

WHERE IS CAMP LUTHERWOOD, HOW DO I GET THERE, AND WHAT ARE THE ACCOMODATIONS LIKE?

Camp Lutherwood is located approximately 30 miles outside of Eugene on Highway 36. The camp is located on approximately 40 acres of forested land that includes rough terrain, hiking trails, and creeks. View the road map for directions from the Eugene area. You are strongly encouraged to print this map if you are unfamiliar with the area.

From Eugene, travel west on 6th Ave, which eventually becomes Highway 99. Turn left on Highway 36 (aka Mapleton-Junction City Highway) and travel approximately 14 miles to your destination at Camp Lutherwood. Right before milepost 37, you will see a sign for Camp Lutherwood. Turn in and park to the left (in a gravel area). Walk over the bridge to the lodge (where registration is conducted and classes are held).

Students are required to stay at the camp for the duration of the course. Bunk-type cabins are available. You are welcome to bring your own tent or other accommodation (e.g. travel van) if you prefer. You must supply your own food/beverages. Full kitchen amenities are available (stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, sinks, etc.). Bathroom facilities (including showers) are also available for use.

Camp Lutherwood main lodge	Teaching area in main lodge	A cabin nestled in the conifers	Kitchen facilities

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: