Galena Lodge will offer an Open Recertification Course with Wilderness Medical Associates. Class begins each day at 8am and ends around 5:30pm. The Open Recertification course is open to graduates of ALL wilderness medical training courses of 64 hours or longer with a current certification. Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’® Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certifications. WMA™ WEMT graduates with a current EMT-B or Paramedic certificate may also recertify the wilderness portion of their WEMT with this course. This course is presented in 24 hours over three days. Typically, mornings are devoted to lectures, discussions and quizzes, with afternoons devoted to outdoor practical skills and scenarios. Expect rescue scenarios with made-up victims and simulated wounds to prepare you for backcountry emergencies. Sessions may be videotaped for enhanced learning. Proof of current certification is required at the start of the course. Students without proof of certification or approval from the WMA™ office will not be eligible for WFR certification. Within three years, graduates of this course may recertify by taking the 36-hour Wilderness First Aid Course, the 36-hour WAFA-to-WFR Bridge Course, or repeating this 24-hour Open Recertification Course. Cost for this Open Recertification course is $295 and includes lunch and snacks daily. There are options for on site room and board as well. Cost for breakfast, dinner and lodging is an additional $55. $148 is due at the time of sign up and the remaining balance of $147 is due by May 1st. Check or Credit card can be use as payment (visa or mastercard only). Cancellation for this course must be done by May 1st for a full refund.

To register please call Erin at 208-726-4010 or email erin@galenalodge.com
Check out http://www.wildmed.com for more details on the courses they offer.