Wilderness First Responder with CPR and AED (SOLO Certification)

Level up your backcountry emergency medicine skills, join our WFR November 18-26 for nine days of hands-on practice, learning and fun!

By With The Wild Things

Date and time

November 18 · 8am - November 26 · 6pm PST

Location

Camp Herms

1100 James Place El Cerrito, CA 94530

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About this event

  • 8 days 10 hours

Are you looking to take your outdoor skills to the next level? Wilderness First Responder courses are nine days of exciting hands-on practice, useful information, and learning in community. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a guide, or someone who simply wants to be prepared for unexpected situations, this course is perfect for you. Come meet like-minded people with similar interests and gain the confidence to respond to emergency situations and provide care in the outdoors!

Hosted at the picturesque Camp Herms in El Cerrito, you'll gain practical knowledge on assessing and treating injuries and illnesses when professional medical help is hours or days away. With a focus on hands-on scenarios and simulations, you'll develop confidence in your ability to make critical decisions and provide effective care. The training also includes comprehensive CPR and AED certification, ensuring you're prepared to respond to cardiac emergencies.

Join us to learn how to save lives and keep yourself and those around you safe in the outdoors!


Course Length: 9 days November 18-26, including instruction on weekends (NOT an overnight course) the course runs 8:00am-6:00pm each day.


The Course Covers:

-The Patient Assessment System (how to respond to emergencies)

-How to improvise care no matter where you are

-Prevention & risk avoidance

-Treatment for various injuries/sicknesses

-Tools to help you determine your patients’ care needs

-Techniques for splinting injuries (including femur traction splints)

-Practice Scnearios as individuals and in groups

-Spinal precautions & clearing

-Wound cleaning

-Bleeding control

-Basic anatomy and physiology

-Improvising litters and conducting carryouts

-Introduction to the Incident Comand System

-Epi Auto Injector

-CPR & AED for all ages


Course Includes:

-Wilderness First Responder book

-Wilderness First Responder Certification through SOLO (in accordance with the certification policy)

-BLS Infant, Child, Adult CPR & AED Certifiaction through AHA (in accordance with the certification policy)


This course may be cancelled if it is deemed unsafe to run the course for any reason.

For information on our cancellation policies click here. If you have any questions or concerns please contact danielle@withthewildthings.com.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Instructor?

Danielle O'Farrell (she/they) grew up in San Francisco (Ohlone land). After graduating from Tufts University with a BS in Biology, she became a Wilderness EMT, long distance hiker, an outdoor educator & guide. As an educator, they strive to cultivate community & inclusive wilderness medicine courses

What should I bring?

Masks (x2), hand sanitizer, medical gloves, glasses and/or sunglasses, water bottle, packed lunch & snacks, pen and/or pencil, something to take notes on, layers, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, etc.), rain gear, comfortable clothing that can get dirty, camp chair (optional), headlamp, trail runners

Who should attend?

This course is great for anyone interested in the outdoors! Participants must be 16+. For interested participants under 18 please e-mail danielle@withthewildthings.com. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Is the course an overnight course?

No, this course is not an overnight course. The course runs 8:00am-6:00pm each day for 9 days.

Is there parking?

Yes, there is a small parking lot and overflow lot available for parking. If you are attending the course with someone and can carpool, please do so to limit the number of car we need to fit in the parking area.

Is food provided?

No, students should bring their own lunch, snacks and water. The lunch break is 30 minutes, so there will not be enough time to go buy food during the break

What are the Covid-19 precautions?

Students must bring 2 masks and clean hands regularly. Masks are required for scenarios and are recommended for indoor time (may be required for indoor time if cases are high). Students must complete a covid screening form beforehand.

What type of Certification is it?

Wilderness First Responder & CPR/AED certifications valid for 2 years. Certifications are through Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO). SOLO has been providing leading wilderness medicine certifications & training since 1976. Their certifications are respected nationally (ACA approved).

What type of CPR certification is offered?

Basic Life Support Infant, Child, Adult CPR & AED certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) valid for 2 years. AHA is the most widely accepted type of CPR certification. The U.S.'s oldest & largest such voluntary organization, they are a globally respected leader in the field.

What is the Certification Policy?

Certification can only be achieved by students who attend all class sessions, actively participate in activities, demonstrate appropriate skill competencies as assessed by the instructor and meet the minimum criteria for passing any written exams. Attending a course does not guarantee certification.

What about recertification for SOLO Wilderness First Responders?

SOLO WFRs can use a WFA class or WFR Review class to re-certify IF the student is currently an active SOLO certified WFR or within the grace period and is compliant with the rules and regulations. If no longer in the re-cert window, enroll in a WFR course or contact SOLO with questions.

What about non-SOLO Wilderness First Responders?

WFRs certified through NOLS Wilderness Medicine or Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) with active certifications or is within the grace period for recertification may re-cert using a SOLO WFR Review class or WFR, but NOT a WFA class. WFRs with other certs should re-certify with a WFR course.

What is the Covid-19 policy?

Participants should NOT attend if they have any symptoms and may enroll in a later course with no fee. Should the instructor become sick the course will be canceled and rescheduled for another date. Students may be asked to leave if it's deemed unsafe. Students should have medical insurance.

What is the WFR recertification policy? CPR & AED recertification policy?

WFR students must re-certify every 3 years and can re-certify through a Wilderness First Aid Course or Wilderness First Responder Review Course. CPR & AED students must re-certify every 2 years and can re-certify through a CPR & AED course.

Are there prerequisites for the course?

No, anyone is welcome to take our Wilderness First Responder courses. Some people take a Wilderness First Aid course first, while others go straight to Wilderness First Responder- either way is a good choice.

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With The Wild Things

At With The Wild Things we believe that everyone should be able to enjoy the outdoors and hope to share resources that help make that possible while staying safe and protecting the environment. Join our community where learning is a fun and continuous journey. Our courses span a variety of topics and levels, focusing primarily on Wilderness Medicine, ultralight backpacking and Leave No Trace. As a queer and woman owned company With The Wild Things seeks to challenge the predominate narrative in the outdoor industry.

Instructor Bio:

Danielle O'Farrell (she/they) grew up in San Francisco and as a city kid learned to find nature in the sidewalk cracks. It wasn’t until she was 18 that she went on her first backpacking trip. Though slow to “catch the bug”, they ended up falling for backpacking.

After graduating from Tufts University with a BS in Biology as well as Child Development, she began guiding. She worked leading backcountry canoeing and backpacking trips in New England. Most of their students were city kids from New York, who had never been in the backcountry before. One of her favorite things was seeing her students overcome their fears and challenges as they expanded their comfort in the outdoors.

Shortly before leaving New England, Danielle obtained their Wilderness EMT certification. She then moved out west to continue teaching environmental science to inner city kids and guiding (this time with adults!) Danielle also worked at REI and later became the store manager of Last Minute Gear, an outdoor gear shop that focuses on access and the environment by providing affordable rental ( and borrowable!) gear in addition to gear for purchase.

In 2017’s high snow year, Danielle hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and thru-hiking became her main focus. The following year she sought to expand her skill set and completed several off-trail routes, putting her navigation skills and scrambling to the test. In 2019 she completed the Continental Divide Trail and the Wind River High Route. Most recently, she hiked the Great Divide Trail in Canada with her girlfriend.

As Leave No Trace Master Educator, California Naturalist, SOLO Wilderness Medicine Instructor, American Red Cross Instructor, and ACE Personal Trainer, Danielle hopes to prepare her students to push themselves in the outdoors while staying safe and taking care of the natural world and those around them. She loves chocolate and a good laugh and hopes to meet you in her next class!

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