nols wilderness first aid [234e3db3]
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1. Track
1. Track
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Wilderness First Responder
- www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/courses/wilderness-first-responder-WFR/
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80 hours
- ends with: professional Level CPR Certification
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Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
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S&R Semester:
- 90 days
- Description: www.nols.edu/en/coursefinder/courses/wilderness-medicine-and-rescue-semester-WMR/
3. Resources
3. Resources
- Equipment docs.google.com/document/d/1e79eraA64cpWOrKJpjLY6OeFJzZpoZHV-z1CsVXwNM0/edit
- Continuing education: www.nols.edu/en/wilderness-medicine/planning/continuing-education/
- CAPCE: capce.org/Home/About
- Advanced education: old.reddit.com/r/newtoems/wiki/education
- Flight paramedic resources: old.reddit.com/r/NewToEMS/wiki/flight
4. EMT
4. EMT
- old.reddit.com/r/NewToEMS/wiki/usa/faq
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3 types
- EMT B
- Advanced EMT
- EMT Paramedic
- Continuing education units used to recertify every few years (depending on state)
5. Becoming an EMS, Urban and Wilderness
5. Becoming an EMS, Urban and Wilderness
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Get general CPR and training
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Take EMT training, get certified by EMT program
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Take NREMT exam
- www.nremt.org/rwd/public
- Also fufilled by WEMT training
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After passing the NREMT exam, must register with the state
- Pick a specific county to operate in
- Look for jobs/volunteering