BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T105021 UID:222523@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270111T180000 DESCRIPTION:Overview If you work or recreate in the outdoors or in other au stere environments where access to medical care is delayed or communicatio n is unreliable\, the Wilderness First Responder course is for you. It is the industry standard for professional guides\, trip leaders\, search and rescue team members\, outdoor recreationists\, and international travelers . The Hybrid WFR combines 3 modules of online learning with 5 days of in- person training . You’ll begin by completing work in an online platform that includes readings\, videos and quizzes. Each module requires 10 to 15 hours to complete\, and you’ll need to finish them before the in-person portion begins. The 5-day in-person course will focus on skills and scena rios. Upon completion\, you will be able to conduct a thorough physical ex am\, obtain a patient history\, assess vital signs\, provide emergency car e in the wilderness\, and make crucial evacuation decisions. You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather\, so c ome prepared for wet\, muddy\, cold\, or hot environments! Should I take t he WFA or the WFR?  \;The Wilderness First Aid ( WFA ) is a two-day co urse that primarily focuses on the basics of how to respond to an emergenc y situation in a remote area. This is perfect for people who are on remote day hikes or shorter trips with friends. This class focuses on the Patien t Assessment System and how to start making decisions on patient care. The Wilderness First Responder ( WFR ) \;is an industry standard for outd oor professionals with outdoor schools and guide companies. If you are lea ding a group in remote areas\, this more advanced WFR training \;can p rovide you with more in-depth knowledge and practice dealing with a variet y of first aid situations. Prerequisites No previous first aid training is required. You must be 16 years old to attend this course. Certification P articipants are required to pass both written and practical examinations t o obtain certification. Successful course completion earns you a NOLS Wild erness Medicine Wilderness First Responder and \;Adult & Child CPR cer tification. EMTs are eligible for 70 hours of continuing education (CEUs).  \;All certifications are current for two years. Location Primary clas sroom instruction will be held at: Mendota Lodge\, Lower Level Memorial Un ion 800 Langdon St. Madison\, WI 53706 We are not able to offer housing or camping for this course. There are hotels and hostels available nearby. F ood will not be provided\, but there are plenty of options available for p urchase \; in the building  \;and at nearby locations to Memorial Union. There is a refrigerator and microwave to chill and warm food. You c an find more information about planning your visit to campus  \;here .  \; Registration Registration and all customer service for this course is handled by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. \; Register Here. \;\n\nC ONTACT: 262-1630\, OutdoorUW@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu /events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/nols-wilderness-first-responde r-hybrid LOCATION:Mendota Lodge - Outdoor UW\, Memorial Union SUMMARY:NOLS Wilderness First Responder (Hybrid) URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e vent/nols-wilderness-first-responder-hybrid END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR