SOLO WFR COURSE

JANUARY 3rd -11th, 2013 BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

WACO, TEXAS

COURSE SPECIFICS

Cost: SOLO WFR - $500 and (Optional) Red Cross CPR additional $50 Deposit: $200 to secure your spot, Balance due December 14th by 5:00pm. Provider: This course is taught by SOLO one of the most recognized names in the wilderness medicine community, and the longest running Wilderness Medicine Training Company in the World. www.soloschools.com Host: Baylor University Outdoor Adventure is offering this course in Central Texas at our campus in Waco. This course is open to all students, faculty, staff, and public who are interested in learning more about wilderness medicine and being prepared for emergencies. We are offering this course on the convenient break before school starts. Come join us!

Who is the WFR For? The WFR is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants an intermediate level of medical training for extended trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA and BSA guidelines. What is taught? This WFR is a minimum of 72 hours long and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

Text Book Students will receive the SOLO WFR Text book on day 1. This is a full color textbook that covers the curriculum for the WFR course. The book is illustrated with photos, drawing and diagrams designed to make learning easy.

Is there an exam? Yes. There is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course and a Final Exam at the end.

Do I get certified? Yes. Upon passing the exam and practical skill assessment you will receive a SOLO WFR certification, which is good for three years.

How do I recertify? You may take either a 2-day WFR Refresher Course or a 2-day WFA course. Does the WFR count as continuing education? The WFR typically counts as continuing education credits, although it may depend on what certification you have. Street EMTs who take the WFR course may become certified as Wilderness EMTs. Within the first year of completing a SOLO WFR, students may enroll in a SOLO WEMT Part II Module (the last two weeks of a WEMT course) to get their WEMT certification (they must pass practical and written EMT exams). Call 603-447-6711 for further information.

WFR COURSE TOPICS

Anatomy & Physiology (A & P) of Respiratory System and Cardiothoracic Region A & P of the Cardiovascular System A & P of the Central Nervous System A & P of the Gastrointestinal System and Genitourinary System A & P of the Integumentary System A & P of the Musculoskeletal System Abdominal Pain Abdominal Trauma Allergic Reactions Altitude-Related Injuries Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Bites & Stings: Animals & Plants Bivouac Skills Bloodborne Pathogens & Infectious Disease Body Systems: Anatomy & Physiology Burns Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Changes in Level of Consciousness Chest Pain Chest Trauma Cold-Related Injuries Common Expedition Problems CPR Considerations in the Remote Environment CPR Practical Exam Diabetic Emergencies Dislocations & Reduction Techniques Drowning-Related Injuries Environmental Emergencies Fractures & Splinting Techniques Group Preventative Medicine Head Trauma Heat-Related Injuries History Taking & SAMPLE Improvising Litters Leadership in a Backcountry Emergency Lifting & Moving Techniques Lightning-Related Injuries Long-Term Patient Care

Long-Term Management of the Shock Victim Long-Term Wound Care Medical Emergencies Medical Emergencies and Patient Assessment Medicolegal Issues Mock Rescue Organizing the Rescue PAS in the Extreme Environment Patient Assessment System (PAS) Poisoning Primary Survey: "The First Five Minutes" Prudent Heart Living Role of the Wilderness First Responder Secondary Survey & Vital Signs Shock & Bleeding Control Shortness of Breath SOAPnote & Getting Help Soft Tissue Injuries & Bandaging Skills Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury Management Splinting Practice Sprains & Strains Techniques of CPR & CPR Skills The Anatomy of a Backcountry Crisis The Ten Essentials Use of Epinephrine Wilderness Stabilization & Bivouac Wilderness versus Urban First Responder Wilderness First Responder Practical Exam Wilderness First Responder Written Exam

Rough Itinerary

Thursday, January 3rd -

9:00am-5:00pm- o Intros o Course Goals o Patient Assessment System o Primary Survey o Practice Skills

6:30pm-10:00pm- Red Cross CPR w/AED (Optional, additional $50)

Friday, January 4th -

8:00am-5:00pm- o Scenarios o SOAP Notes o A&P Cardiovascular System o CPR &AED

Saturday, January 5th –

8:00am-5:00pm- o Review o Shock & Bleeding Control o Bandaging Lecture & Skills Lab o A&P of Skin & Burns o Wound Care o Musculoskeletal Injuries o Mini-Lectures o Simulations & Skill Practice

Sunday, January 6th –

2:00pm-6:00pm- o Review o Fractures o Sprains/Strains/Dislocations o Shock & Bleeding Control o Bandaging Lecture & Skills Lab o A&P of Skin & Burns o Wound Care o Musculoskeletal Injuries o Mini-Lectures o Simulations & Skill Practice

Monday, January 7th –

8:00am-5:00pm- o Review o A&P Respiratory System o Traction Splints o Heat & Cold Injuries o Near Drowning o Simulations & Skill Practice

Tuesday, January 8th –

8:00am-5:00pm- o Review o North American Bites & Stings o Anaphylaxis o Simulations & Skill Practice

Wednesday, January 9th –

8:00am-6:00pm- o Review o Group Preventative Medicine o Poisoning o Litter Packaging o Improvised Rescue Equipment o Group Management Skills o Altitude o Mock Rescue

Thursday, January 10th –

8:00am-5:00pm- o Review of Mock Rescue o Medical Emergencies o Asthma o Diabetes o Skills Workshop o WILD Practical Prep

Friday, January 11th –

8:00am-5:00pm- o Review o WILD Practical (am) o Written FINAL Exam (after lunch) o Course Closure o Evaluations o Graduation

HOW TO SIGN UP

Accepted forms of Payment: Credit Card: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express Personal Check or USPS Money Order Bear Bucks Payroll Deduct for Faculty & Staff Cash You can pay at the Baylor University McLane Student Life Center Front Desk or if you are not local you can mail a personal check or USPS Money Order. Total Balance due by December 14th at 5:00PM. Please make payment out to: Baylor University Please send payment to: Attn: Mark B. Mullert Coordinator for Outdoor Adventure Baylor University One Bear Place #97100 Waco, Texas 76798-7100 For Questions on Payment Options or Course Details Please Contact: Mark Mullert Coordinator for Outdoor Adventure 254.710.7606 office 254.710-3418 fax Mark_Mullert@baylor.edu OR Cody Schrank Assistant Director for Campus Recreation- Outdoor Adventure 254.710.7615 office Cody_Schrank@baylor.edu

LOGISTICS

When to arrive: Ideally you should arrive in the evening before the course to get a good night sleep and prepare you for a few long days in and out of the classroom If you are local and want to show up at 8:30am on January 3rd that would be great. Please be on time. We have a certain number of hours of curriculum to cover and we will not have time to make up lectures. The course will start promptly at 9:00am Where: The course will be held in the classroom on the 3rd floor of the McLane Student Life Center, Room 308. Please show up a little early if you are not familiar with the campus. A link to the Campus Map can be found here. We are in building number 77 on the map. Directions: The McLane Student Life Center is located at 209 Speight Avenue, Waco, TX 76798

From I-35 exit University Parks Drive towards Baylor Campus

Drive down University Parks Drive

Right on Bagby Avenue

Right on Speight Avenue- we are the second building on the right with the Bronze Bear in front.

Where can I eat? The dining halls will have limited hours during this time. There are a number of local restaurants 5 minutes away that you can eat at including:

Fast Food- Arby’s, McDonald’s, Whataburger, etc…

Sandwiches- Food for Thought (local & healthy), Subway, Schlotzsky’s

Bar-B-Q- Rudy’s & Vitek’s (local)Most days we will break between Noon and 1pm and you will have roughly an hour for lunch. On night one we will have an optional Red Cross CPR after dinner for those of you that need it.

Mexican- Taqueria Zacateca’s (local, affordable, & awesome), Taco Cabana, Ninfa’s (sit down)

What about Housing? Sorry we cannot provide housing for this course but would be glad to direct you to local campground, hotel, or bed and breakfast that fits your budget. Please ask us for the best local recommendations if you are travelling from out of town.

Where can I camp? Lake Waco Airport Park- It is right on the water, has nice facilities, and is about a 15 minute drive from campus. $12-$24 a night. What to Expect: Long days of learning new skills, possibly being outside for half the day, studying at night, cold weather, possible rain or snow, tons of fun.

WHAT TO BRING

You should plan to wear or have with you clothing that will be appropriate to the season and location where you will be taking your course. Weather permitting; we will be spending a significant portion of the class time out-of-doors. The following List is to SUPPLEMENT the clothing you will be wearing and is to be considered a minimum. You are free to supplement it with anything else you would normally carry. You will be using your equipment to provide care, build splints, and to keep yourself and OTHERS warm. Required The following items should be packed for each class ___Raingear Tops and Bottoms (no ponchos) ___Warm Hat (synthetic* or wool) ___1 Pair Warm Gloves or Mittens (synthetic* or wool) ___Long Underwear Tops and Bottoms (synthetic* or wool) ___Warm Top and Bottom Layer (synthetic* or wool) ___2 Pair Warm Socks (synthetic* or wool) ___Pack (2500 cu. in. or larger) i.e. bigger than most school packs ___2 Water Bottles (1 liter/quart or larger) ___Hiking Boots or Sturdy Tennis Shoes (NOTE: No Crocs or Flip Flops) ___Notebook with Pen/Pencil *Polyester or Polypropylene (Capilene, Bergelene, Dri-Clime, etc.)

*We do not recommend cotton. *EXPECT YOUR CLOTHES TO GET DIRTY

Highly Recommended ___Watch With Second Hand (or digital with seconds) ___Headlamp or Flashlight (don’t forget extra batteries and bulbs) ___Pocket Knife or Leatherman ___Sunglasses ___Sleeping Pad (ensolite, Thermarest, Ridgerest, etc.) ___40’ Small Diameter Cord (550 Parachute Cord works fine) ___10’x10’ 4-6 mil Plastic Tarp

Other Considerations ___Rock Climbing Gear- for Climbing at the ROCK Wall after class ___Mountain Bike- Cameron Park has some of the best riding in Texas and is only 5 minutes from Campus.

SOLO WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER APPLICATION

Name: ________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________________________________

State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________

Use this mailing address until: ____________________________________________

Permanent address (if different from above): ________________________________________________________________

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Telephone (days): ________________________________________________________

Evenings: _______________________________________________________________

E-mail address: __________________________________________________________

Please describe any experience you have had with Wilderness Medicine in the past.

Have you taken a course before? Are you CPR Certified?

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Why are you interested in taking this course?

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What are you hoping to learn from the course/What are your course expectations?

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Method of Payment (please check one): Credit Card (in person only) ________ Bear Bucks(in person)

__________Money Order or Cashier’s Check_________ Personal Check_________

To complete the application process:

You must submit the following items by Dec. 14th

at 5:00PM

•Course Application Form

•Health and Consent to Treat Form

•Liability Release Form

•Payment in Full ($200 deposit to secure your spot, $300 balance

due 12/14)