Outdoor Recreation Center
Colorado School of Mines
1651 Elm St.
Golden, CO 80401
303-273-3907
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER CERTIFICATION
Sponsored By Colorado School of Mines Outdoor Recreation Center
And the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS
Statement
NAME:
__________________________
COURSE DATES/TITLE:
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER
Colorado School of Mines
Outdoor Recreation Center
Golden, CO
May 16 - 25, 2016
COURSE COST:
$650.00 (Non-Mines Student)
(Payment in full upon Registration)
$600.00 (Mines-Student)
(Payment in full upon Registration)
SUBTOTAL:
$0.00
BALANCE DUE:
$0.00
Thank You
WMI WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER CERTIFICATION
Sponsored by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS and Colorado School of Mines
DATES:
COST:
LOCATION:
May 16 - 25, 2016
$600.00/$650.00 (Tuition Only)
Mines Park – Community Center 2
Colorado School of Mines
2001 Infinity Circle - Golden, CO 80401
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Essential for anyone who spends a significant amount of time in remote places, the Wilderness First
Responder (WFR) course will prepare you to make difficult medical decisions. During this fastpaced, engaging course, you will spend half your time outside of the classroom in realistic scenarios,
including a full-scale night mock rescue. The nationally recognized NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Institute (WMI) curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics including long-term patient care,
wound management, straightening angulated fractures, reducing dislocations, litter packaging and
administering medications. The intensive 80-hour curriculum is delivered by dynamic educators who
have practiced medicine in both wilderness and urban environments. You will leave this course with
the tools and confidence to manage patients in the backcountry for multiple days. This 10-day
course is ideal for all professionals operating in remote environments. WMI Adult and Child CPR &
Airway Management certification is included.
CLASS FORMAT AND EQUIPMENT
Check in is at 7:45 AM on the first day of the course. Course days run from 8:00am – 5:00pm, plus
two evening sessions. The format for this 80-hour WFR is classroom lectures integrated with
practical scenarios. Attendance is required for all scheduled classes. Scenarios and practice
sessions will take place both inside and outside. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for lying on
potentially wet, snowy and/or cold ground playing the role of both rescuer and patient. Frequently
stage (moulage) blood and make-up will be used to emphasize the reality of a scenario. Generally
the classroom environment lends itself to a pair of comfy shoes/slipper and a camp-type chair.
You will need: a large daypack with multiple layers, water bottle, waterproof top and bottoms, sturdy
boots, head lamp or flashlight and a watch with a second hand. A 4-hour evening, outdoor mock
rescue is part of the curriculum, so dress accordingly.
REGISTRATION/POLICIES
Tuition payment in full is required to reserve your spot in the course. Tuition is non-transferable.
Tuition is payable by check, credit card or cash. The tuition fee covers textbooks, syllabus,
equipment, and certification cards. A full refund will be given if we are forced to cancel the course for
any reason.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If a student cancels or withdraws from a course:
• Greater than or equal to 30 days prior to the course starting date, sponsor will retain a 10%
administrative fee.
• Within 29 days of the course start date and once the course has begun, tuition is nonrefundable and non-transferable.
WMI STUDENT AGREEMENT
(Including Assumption of Risks and Agreements of Release and Indemnity)
Please download this agreement from http://www.nols.edu/wmi/pdf/wmi_agreement.pdf and read
it very carefully as it affects your legal rights. Bring the two-page signed document to the first day of
the course. If you are a minor, a parent or guardian must sign the document as well. Without a
signed document, you cannot participate in the course. WMI participants, including minors, will
have unsupervised free time throughout the course. Any activities during the free time are
not part of the WMI program and are at the sole risk of the participant.
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES WAIVER & RELEASE
(Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks Release and Indemnity Agreement)
Please read the enclosed document very carefully as it affects your legal rights. We ask that you
bring this signed document to the first day of the course. If you are a minor, a parent or guardian
must sign the document. Failure to provide a signed document will result in you not being able to
participate in the course.
CONTINUING EDUCATION COLLEGE CREDIT AND EMT CEUS
WMI is proud to be a Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services
(CECBEMS) accredited organization. Current EMTs are eligible to receive 70 CEU hours for their
Wilderness First Responder courses. Please bring a photocopy of your current EMT card(s) with you
to your course.
Pre-Course Access to College Credit
The WFR course is pre-approved for three semester hour credits through Western State
Colorado University (WSCU) for an additional cost of $165. Thirty days prior to the WMI
course, interested students must initiate registration and payment for credit by requesting an
enrollment form for WSCU from WMI.
On-Course Access to College Credit
The WFR course is pre-approved for three semester hour credits through the University of
Utah for an additional cost of $300. If you are interested in receiving college credit, please
inquire with your instructors on the first day of class for the necessary information.
TRAVEL/DIRECTIONS/PARKING
The course will take place at:
Colorado School of Mines
Mines Park - Community Center 2
2001 Infinity Circle
Golden, CO 80401
Driving Directions: Map to CSM Mines Park Community Center 2
Community Center 2 is located within the Mines Park Complex inside the 2001 building.
Contact Amy for more specific directions or if you have problems finding the place, Office: 303-2733908 Cell: 216-408-7413.
PARKING
The Colorado School of Mines is a pay to park campus. Recommended parking is Mines Park Lots
along Infinity Circle. Please see the attached document titled “MinesCampusMap” for directions and
lot locations (Parking for Mines Park is Highlighted in Green in the upper left quadrant).
LODGING
Camping:
The nearest camping options are:
Clear Creek RV Park. For information call (303)-278-1437 or check the website:
http://ci.golden.co.us/Page.asp?NavID=329 (a few blocks from campus)
Golden Gate Canyon State Park. For information call (303) 582-3707 or check the website:
http://www.parks.state.co.us
White Ranch Open Space Park. For information call (303) 271-5925 or check the website:
http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R57.htm
Lodging:
Downtown Golden: (a few blocks from campus)
Golden Hotel
(303) 279-0100
Table Mountain Inn
(303) 277-9898
Lodging in Denver West (4 miles from campus):
Denver Marriott West
(303) 279-9100
Holiday Inn Denver-West
(303) 279-7611
Hampton Inn-West
(303) 278-6600
Shuttle Services:
Super Shuttle https://www.supershuttle.com (800)-258-3826
• Around $70 round trip from Denver International Airport (DIA) to Golden
1st ABC Transportation http://www.1stabctransportation.com (303) 506-6149
• Approximately $80-90 roundtrip
BENEFITS / RECREATION
The city of Golden maintains a kayak park which is located close to the course location. There is also
excellent climbing, biking and hiking within a few minutes of the course location.
COURSE POLICIES
PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THE COURSE SITE. This includes leashing them outside. Any
student bringing pets to class will be asked to leave class until the pet is safely situated in a kennel or
other facility. No exceptions. NO SMOKING OR ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED ON SITE.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Our office hours in Golden, CO are
Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm (MST).
Amy McCann
Coordinator of the Outdoor Recreation Center
Phone: 303.273.3908
Email: [email protected]
See below for course schedule.
OR
Outdoor Recreation Center Desk
Phone: 303.273.3184
Email: [email protected]
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