About the Course

This 3-Day WFR Recertification Class is taught by the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS and will renew an expiring WFR certification from WMI, WMA, and SOLO. Specific topics and a sample day-by-day agenda are included below.

Emphasis on this course is placed on the development of good decision making skills and the prevention of emergencies. This course will be held in Boulder, Utah and the surrounding canyons, desert and mountains for necessary field trips / practicals.

Note: This course is designed for current but expiring WFR certifications from NOLS/WMI, WMA and SOLO. If your WFR certification is already expired or you were certified by another company, please contact our office to determine if this course can be applied to your certification renewal.

About BOSS
Since 1968, BOSS Courses have set the standard for low-technology camping and desert hiking techniques, where instruction is conducted with minimal intrusion of modern technology in environments that allow course content to be experienced first-hand. Our commitment to quality and to our core philosophies has earned BOSS its reputation as the survival school to go to when you want to learn from the best in the industry.

The Course Location
The BOSS WFR course will be taught in the town hall of Boulder, Utah, with day trips as needed into the surrounding natural areas. For this reason, students should plan on bringing hiking boots suitable for day trips that may take us in water and over rocks.

Course Content
The following is a sample agenda based on past WFR Recertification courses (Subject to change):

Day 0 - April 29, 2010
Before 1pm	Students arrive in Salt Lake / Provo
2pm	Shuttle leaves from Travelodge in Provo
7pm	Shuttle arrives in Boulder, Utah
7:30pm	BOSS Orientation for WFR re-cert. course
Day 1
7:15 - 8am	Breakfast
	Introduction & Review / Assessment Examination
	Patient Assessment System
	Shock
	Chest Injuries
	Spinal Clearing
12 - 1pm	Lunch
	Spinal Management / Head Injuries
	Wilderness Wound Management
	Athletic Injuries
6pm	Dinner
Day 2
7:15 - 8am	Breakfast
	Scenario
	Dislocations
	Fracture Management
	Traction Splinting
	Hypothermia
12 - 1pm	Lunch
	Heat Illnesses
	Altitude Illness
	Medical Scenarios including: Cardiac, Respiratory, Neurological, and Anaphylaxis
6pm	Dinner
Day 3
7:15 - 8am	Breakfast
	Medical Scenarios including Acute Abdomen, Gender Medical concerns, Diabetes, Unconscious.
	Closing Scenario
	Closing / Evaluations
12 - 1pm	Lunch
	CPR
5 - 6pm	Dinner
6pm	Shuttle departs for Travelodge in Provo
11pm	Shuttle arrives at Travelodge in Provo

Food & Lodging
All students are invited to eat meals prepared by BOSS (included in the course tuition). Meals are prepared using the freshest possible ingredients, typically consisting of organic, locally-raised produce and grains. This can include organic eggs, whole grain pancakes, organic yoghurt, fresh fruit for breakfasts (as well as a variety of teas and coffee). For lunch, whole-grain sandwiches, salads, and other simple but nutritious options will be available. And finally, for dinner, you can expect something suitably hot and filling, also made from whole-grains, organic vegetables (as much as possible) and whatever seasonal dishes our cooks prepare. Based on the feedback of past students, we can say that while the food is not the focus of the course, it will certainly be appreciated, as our staff work very hard to prepare your meals so you can focus your energy on the WFR curriculum.

If you wish to supplement your diet with snacks or meals, you can visit some of the local stores and restaurants (cost not included in the tuition.)

Local restaurants are all within walking distance and include:

• Boulder Mesa Restaurant - Fish, beef, and breakfast foods
• Pole's Place - Excellent shakes, burgers, fries, and soft drinks
• Hell's Backbone Grill - Award-winning, locally-grown gourmet cuisine
• Burr Trail Grill - All-American, homemade-style cooking

Meals will be served at BOSS family-style at 7:15am, 12pm and 6pm by our staff. Please call our office if you have specific questions regarding diet or food requests.

Lodging is up to each student. You can choose to sleep outside on the school's 41-acre property (no charge) or in one of the local motels (reservations may be required.)

2010 Dates & Prices

WFR Recertification

WRC-7

April 30 - May 2, 2010

Utah

no meals $325 with mealplan $360

Course dates and prices are subject to change. Space is limited on each course, and registrations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Please go to the Registration page for more information.