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Canyon Orientation Backpacking Class in Utah, May 6-11
Explore remote canyons & ancient artifacts where the Anasazi dwelled from 700-2000 years ago. This backpacking course introduces students to canyon travel & camping techniques in Grand Gulch Primitive Area. Students develop proficiency in Leave No Trace Travel Techniques, canyon travel & group camping skills while exploring the geology, geography and ecology of canyon country.
During this concentrated field experience, students will develop proficiency in canyon travel; group camping, geology, geography, and ecology of canyon country. This is an eco-focused course with a 7 day, 6 night overnight camping trip from 5/6-5/11. . An equipment list is available at the front desk. Course fee of $95 is non-refundable and payable at time of registration. Optional round-trip transportation to Moab site is an additional $35 fee; opt-out at registration if providing own transportation.
Dates & Times: Class departs Breckenridge on Sunday May 5th at 1pm to travel to Utah. Students wishing to provide their own transportation can meet the class at the Grand Gulch Primitive Area on Sunday night. The class will return to CMC late Saturday night, 5/11
Location: Grand Gulch Primitive Area in Cedar Mesa. This is near Monticello, Utah, about 1 hour south of Moab.
Travel: Carpool with CMC or alternatively, you can provide your own transportation and meet the class Sunday night at the group campsite just north of the Kane Gulch Ranger Station.
How to Get There: Kane Ranger Station-4 miles south of U-95 on U-261.
Equipment: Refer to the supply list for all details on equipment or pick up a supply list at the front office when registering.
Cost: 2 credit course fee plus
- $95 course fee for permits & supplies
- $35 optional transportation fee if carpooling with CMC
WFR/WEMT Wilderness Medicine Refresher in Moab, Utah
May 15-17, 2013
18 approved CEU hours for EMT’s
Are you a little rusty with your medical skills? Need to recertify your wilderness medicine certification before it expires? Join CMC’s Wilderness EMS staff outside Moab Utah for a wilderness medicine refresher course for WFR’s & WEMT’s.
Course Description:
This 3 day, 24 hour course is for WEMT’s and WFR’s that need to refresh and update their skills and knowledge in wilderness rescue medicine. CMC has been instructing wilderness medicine for decades and has certified thousands of EMT’s, WEMT’s & WFR’s. Our venue will be the amazing desert environment outside Arches National Park along the Colorado River at the private Goose Island group campsite. Immerse yourself in wilderness medicine with instructors dedicated to this field! 18 hours of approved continuing education for EMT’s!
Topics of instruction include:
- Wilderness medicine protocols update
- Wilderness patient assessment techniques
- CPR built into course
- Basic Life Support & shock management
- Wilderness wound management
- Wilderness improvisational splinting review
- Head, chest, abdominal injuries
- Spinal injuries, improvisational back-boarding techniques & selective spinal criteria
- Management of medical emergencies
- Environmental emergency management
- Search and Rescue, wilderness evacuation & management of the extended evacuation
- Wilderness pharmacology and first aid kits
Why the WEMS program and not another?
The CMC WEMS Certification remains the standard for individuals who seek specialist-level wilderness rescue and medical training. This certification program was developed by professional wilderness rescuers to provide the most updated, realistic, hands-on training in wilderness medicine that you can get if you are looking for a career in wilderness medicine or rescue. CMC’s WEMS program always has its finger on the pulse of rescue medicine and is proud to up the student experience by offering:
- Courses taught by professional wilderness search and rescue EMT’s/medics who are actively working in the field
- Updated wilderness medicine protocols and field guides in e-book format
- Extensive online supportive material with hundreds of videos, research papers and other wilderness medicine resources
- Top-notch industry standard medical kits, specialty wilderness medicine tools and technical evacuation equipment that is used by the pro’s
- And the unique technician level WEMS program* (13 additional credits) to support & enhance the skills you learn in the WEMT/WFR course.
*WEMT-Upgrade is one class (2 credits) in the 15 credit WEMS certification program. You don’t have to be enrolled in the WEMS program to take the WFR or WEMT refresher. Contact Brian for more details about enrolling in the WEMS program.
Venue:
The course will be held at the Goose Island group site “A” campground along the Colorado River. Students can camp at the group site where the course is held or opt to stay at another campsite or hotel of their choice. The campsite has picnic tables, a fire grill, and a fire ring. Vault toilets are located near each site. Each site accommodates multiple tents, and Site A has a large raised tent pad. Large cliffs across from the campground provide early afternoon shade to the sites. After class in the evening students can hike, bike, climb, raft, kayak or go sight-seeing in this amazing environment. Moab is about a 4 minute drive and Arches National Park about a 10 minute drive from our group site.
The Goose Island Recreation Site is located on Utah Highway 128, two miles upstream of the junction of Utah Highway 128 and U.S. Highway 191. You will see the Goose Island Recreation Site sign at the campground entrance.
Dates, Times and Transportation:
The course will be held over May 15-17 (Wednesday to Friday) from 8 am-5 pm. The course ends on May 17 at 5pm. Students have the nights free to explore the Moab area. Students are encouraged to show up on Tuesday, May 14 to settle in and set up camp. Transportation is not provided by CMC! There will be a carpooling option for interested students. Notify Brian to get on the email list for further details on carpooling.
Equipment
CMC will provide the common area or shelter with basic camping supplies for the students to use. This will include a camp kitchen, lanterns, ice coolers, 5 gallon water containers & sun shelters. Students will have to supply their own food for the entire course. Instructors will make daily runs for water and ice so the students don’t have to leave the venue if they don’t want to. Moab is about a 4 minute drive if the student needs any additional supplies or commodities. CMC will provide all the necessary medical supplies for the course. A recommended supply list will be emailed to students once they register for the course.
Course and Certification Details:
- Course cost $151 (in district rate). Contact CMC registration for discounted out-of state rates.
- Includes wilderness medicine textbook and field guide
- Free e-book included: Wilderness Medicine Pro by Brian Taylor
- Includes camping fees & permit fees
- Includes certification fees & certification cards
- CPR is included in course. CMC does not provide transportation.
- Students must provide proof of a current WFR or WEMT card or one that is in its grace period.
- The initial WFR certification must have been at least 72 hours in length.
- A WEMS WFR or WEMT card valid for 2 years will be awarded upon successful course completion. There is a 1 year grace period (cards are not valid during their grace period).
- Course exceeds the Wilderness Medical Society’s Guidelines
- 18 hours of CEU’s approved towards National Registry Recertification
- The course is taught by CMC's Wilderness EMS director, Brian Taylor and his WEMS staff.
- April 1 is the first day of registration-this class fills quickly!
Please call or email Brian if you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming WEMT-Upgrade. You can get on the WEMT email list and get a reminder about early registration starting April 1.
Brian Taylor BS, CCEMT-P
Wilderness-EMS Coordinator
btaylor@coloradomtn.edu
970-453-6757 ext 2624
WORLD CLASS WILDERNESS RESCUE MEDICINE TRAINING
Wilderness EMT Upgrade in Moab, May 20-24
Want to be a WEMT? Want a unique wilderness rescue medicine certification program to hone your skills after completing the WEMT? Well read on!
WEMT Upgrade Course Description:
Join CMC’s Wilderness EMS staff as they offer another intensive WEMT upgrade in the amazing desert environment outside Arches National Park. This course will be held over 5 days just outside Moab along the Colorado River at the private Big Bend group campsite. This 5 day intensive wilderness medicine certification upgrade is for EMT's, medics, nurses and physicians who want to learn the specialty of wilderness medicine and rescue. 45 hours of approved continuing education for EMT’s!
Why the WEMS program and not another?
The CMC WEMS Certification remains the standard for individuals who seek specialist-level wilderness rescue and medical training. This certification program was developed by professional wilderness rescuers to provide the most updated, realistic, hands-on training in wilderness medicine that you can get if you are looking for a career in wilderness medicine or rescue. CMC’s WEMS program always has its finger on the pulse of rescue medicine and is proud to up the student experience by offering:
- WEMT courses taught by professional wilderness search and rescue paramedics who are actively working in the field
- Updated wilderness medicine protocols and field guides in e-book format
- Extensive online supportive material with hundreds of videos, research papers and other wilderness medicine resources
- Top-notch industry standard medical kits, specialty wilderness medicine tools and technical evacuation equipment that is used by the pro’s
- And the unique technician level WEMS program* (13 additional credits) to support & enhance the skills you learn in the WEMT course.
*WEMT-Upgrade is one class (2 credits) in the 15 credit WEMS certification program. You don’t have to be enrolled in the WEMS program to take the WEMT-Upgrade. You can take the WEMT-Upgrade class as a stand-alone class. Contact Brian for more details about enrolling in the WEMS program.
Venue:
The course will be held at the private Big Bend group site campground along the Colorado River. Students can camp at the group site where the course is held or opt to stay at another campsite or hotel of their choice. This site has over 20 tent sites, car camping sites, restrooms, a sun shelter, picnic benches, views galore, established campfire pits and an emergency phone. A swimming beach on the Colorado River is about a 5 minute walk. There is also world class bouldering within walking distance to the campsite. After class in the evening students can hike, bike, climb, raft, kayak or go sight-seeing in this amazing environment. Moab and Arches National Park are both about a 10 minute drive from our group site.
The Big Bend Recreation Site is located on Utah Highway 128, 8 miles east of the junction of Utah Highway 128 and U.S. Highway 191. When you reach the Big Bend Recreation Site, our site is Group Site “C” . Big Bend is about 4 ½ hours from Breckenridge.
Dates, Times and Transportation:
The course will be held over May 20-24 (Monday to Friday) from 8 am-6 pm. The course ends on May 24 at 1pm. Students have the nights free to explore the Moab area. Students are encouraged to show up on Sunday, May 20 to settle in and set up camp. Students may stay an additional night or two if they have friends or family taking the concurrent Wilderness First Responder, as long as they are not disruptive to the ongoing classes. Transportation is not provided by CMC! There will be a carpooling option for interested students. Notify Brian to get on the email list for further details on carpooling.
Equipment
CMC will provide the common area or shelter with basic camping supplies for the students to use. This will include a camp kitchen, lanterns, ice coolers, 5 gallon water containers & sun shelters. Students will have to supply their own food for the entire course. Instructors will make daily runs for water and ice so the students don’t have to leave the venue if they don’t want to. Moab is about a 10 minute drive if the student needs any additional supplies or commodities. CMC will provide all the necessary medical supplies for the course. A recommended supply list will be emailed to students once they register for the course.
Course and Certification Details:
- Course cost $197 (in district rate). Contact CMC registration for discounted out-of state rates.
- Includes wilderness medicine textbook and field guide
- Free e-book included: Wilderness Medicine Pro by Brian Taylor
- Includes camping fees & permit fees
- Includes certification fees & certification cards
- CPR is not included in course. CMC does not provide transportation.
- A WEMS WEMT-Upgrade certification valid for 2 years (with a one year grace period) will be awarded upon successful course completion
- Course exceeds the Wilderness Medical Society’s Guidelines
- 45 hours of CEU’s approved towards National Registry Recertification
- The course is taught by CMC's Wilderness EMS director, Brian Taylor and his WEMS staff.
- Proof of current license or certification as an EMT-B, EMT-P, physician, or RN is required.
- April 1 is the first day of registration-this class fills quickly!
Please call or email Brian if you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming WEMT-Upgrade. You can get on the WEMT email list and get a reminder about early registration starting April 1.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) in Moab, Utah
May 20-27, 2013
Want to be a WFR? Want a unique wilderness rescue medicine certification program to hone your skills after completing the WFR? Well read on!
WFR Course Description:
Outdoor Enthusiasts, Guides, Educators, and Search and Rescue Team Members – Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification remains the most comprehensive baseline wilderness-protocol medical education. Learn to assess, to treat and to appropriately evacuate patients with emergent backcountry medical issues during CMC's upcoming WFR practicum near Moab, Utah!
Earn 4 college credit hours and an array of medical knowledge in CMC's intensive 8-day, 72-hour WFR course. Our instructors all have more than a decade of Outdoor Education, SAR and/or Guide experience, and also currently hold positions at medical facilities or ambulance service.
Why the WEMS program and not another?
The CMC WEMS Certification remains the standard for individuals who seek specialist-level wilderness rescue and medical training. This certification program was developed by professional wilderness rescuers to provide the most updated, realistic, hands-on training in wilderness medicine that you can get if you are looking for a career in wilderness medicine or rescue. CMC’s WEMS program always has its finger on the pulse of rescue medicine and is proud to up the student experience by offering:
- WFR courses taught by wilderness guides who also work as medical professionals
- Updated wilderness medicine protocols and field guides in e-book format
- Extensive online supportive material with hundreds of videos, research papers and other wilderness medicine resources
- Top-notch industry standard medical kits, specialty wilderness medicine tools and technical evacuation equipment that is used by the pro’s
- And the unique technician level WEMS program* (15 credit certification) to support & enhance the skills you learn in the WFR course.
* You don’t have to be enrolled in the WEMS program to take the WFR course. You can take the WFR class as a stand-alone class. Many students enroll in the WEMS certification program after taking the WFR to obtain more skills and training in wilderness rescue. Contact Brian for more details about enrolling in the WEMS program.
Venue:
The course will be held at the private Big Bend group site campground along the Colorado River. Students can camp at the group site where the course is held or opt to stay at another campsite or hotel of their choice. This site has over 20 tent sites, car camping sites, restrooms, a sun shelter, picnic benches, views galore, established campfire pits and an emergency phone. A swimming beach on the Colorado River is about a 5 minute walk. There is also world class bouldering within walking distance to the campsite.
After class in the evening students can hike, bike, climb, raft, kayak or go sight-seeing in this amazing environment. Moab and Arches National Park are both about a 10 minute drive from our group site.
The Big Bend Recreation Site is located on Utah Highway 128, 8 miles east of the junction of Utah Highway 128 and U.S. Highway 191. When you reach the Big Bend Recreation Site, our site is Group Site C . Big Bend is about 4 ½ hours from Breckenridge.
Dates, times & transportation:
The course will be held over May 20-27 (Monday to Monday) from 8 am-6 pm. The course ends on May 27 at 5pm. Students have the nights free to explore the Moab area. Students are encouraged to show up on Sunday, May 20 to settle in and set up camp. Transportation is not provided by CMC! There will be a carpooling option for interested students. Notify Brian to get on the email list for further details on carpooling.
Equipment
CMC will provide the common area or shelter with basic camping supplies for the students to use. This will include a camp kitchen, lanterns, ice coolers, 5 gallon water containers & sun shelters. Students will have to supply their own food for the entire course. Instructors will make daily runs for water and ice so the students don’t have to leave the venue if they don’t want to. Moab is about a 10 minute drive if the student needs any additional supplies or commodities. CMC will provide all the necessary medical supplies for the course. A recommended supply list will be emailed to students once they register for the course.
Course and Certification Details:
- Course cost $309 (in district rate). Contact CMC registration for discounted out-of state rates.
- Includes wilderness medicine textbook and field guide
- Free e-book included: Wilderness Medicine Pro by Brian Taylor
- Includes camping fees & permit fees
- Includes certification fees & certification cards
- CPR is included in course
- An American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) WFR certification card (valid for 3 years) and a CPR certification card (valid for 2 years) will be awarded upon successful completion.
- Course exceeds the Wilderness Medical Society’s Guidelines for WFR training
- Course lead instructor is Jeremy Deem (CMC Outdoor guide/educator & WEMS staff).
- No pre-requisites needed for this class.
April 1 is the first day of registration-this class fills quickly!
Please call or email the WEMS office if you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming WFR. You can get on the WFR email list and get a reminder about early registration starting April 1.
- The Wilderness Environment
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Documentation
- Medical Legal Issues
- CPR and AED
- Patient Assessment System
- Airway Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Spinal Cord Injuries and Protocols
- Shock & Bleeding
- Wilderness Wound Management
- Burn Management
- Bandaging
- Eye Injuries
- Face and Neck Injuries
- Bites, Stings and Poisoning
- Allergies and Anaphylaxis
- Long-term Patient Care
- Chest Injuries
- Shock
- Head Injuries
- Wilderness Wound Management
- Athletic Injuries
| - Fracture Management
- Improvised Traction Splinting
- Dislocations
- Abdominal Emergencies
- Cold Injuries
- Heat Illness
- High Altitude Illnesses
- Lightning Injuries
- Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Emergencies
- Seizure Disorders
- Stroke
- Mental Health Emergencies
- Diabetes
- Search and Rescue
- Leadership, Teamwork and Communication
- Communicable Disease
- Submersion Injuries
- Urinary and Reproductive System Issues
- Developing World Considerations
- Common Wilderness Medical Problems
- Improvised Carries, Litters, and Evacuation
- Wilderness Drug and First Aid Kits
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