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Event Name:
Standard Wilderness First Responder Course @ Bellingham, WA

Event Type(s):
Wilderness Medicine

Description:
This standard, 9-day Wilderness First Responder course offers in-depth instruction in wilderness medicine. An industry standard for outdoor professionals, the course is also recommended for those who participate in high-risk outdoor activities to gain valuable skill in handling medical emergencies in the backcountry.

Event Date:
6/17/2018 - 6/25/2018

Event Time:
8 AM - 6 PM

Location:
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 98225

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Contact Person:
Patrick Corbett
(phone: (315)-236-3692)

Details:
All course lecture, skill labs and simulation exercises take place at the Western Washington University Lakewood facility near Lake Whatcom in Bellingham, WA.

Cost to the Public: $625; Western Washington Students: $575. 

Optional upgrade to Wilderness EMT through WEMT module. Requires current EMT certificate or licensure, as well as successfully completing online tests ($25 testing fee applies).