Course Information
Rescue Training
Rescue Swimmer Technician- Level I
Whitewater Rescue Technician
Swiftwater Rescue Technician
Trauma Training
Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Wilderness Training
Basic Wilderness First Aid (BWFA)
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Wilderness EMT / Prolonged Prehospital Emergency Care
Basic Training
Basic First Aid
CPR
CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers
Emergency Oxygen Administration
Bloodborne Pathogens
Rescue Swimmer Technician- Level I
RST-I is the newest addition to our training portfolio!
RST-1 is an intensive, three day class (20+ hours) that includes a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on development and practicing of waterborne lifesaving techniques. The initial emphasis of this course is on water self-rescue skills and covers all of the skills taught in military rescue swimmers schools in the United States and abroad.
Other skills taught:
- Water Confidence and Mask Clearing.
- Water self-defense and apprehension of panicked victims
- Basic rescue swimmer deployment techniques
- General water rescue equipment
- Victim approach and avoidance
This course provides the fundamentals of water rescue and is recommended for Fi re, EMS, Maritime Law Enforcement, Helicopter Units, Rural Emergency Responders, SWAT units or any first responders who may be called upon to affect a water rescues. It gives first responders the confidence to enter the water regardless of victim condition and initially save a drowning victim’s life without undue risk to themselves.
Whitewater Rescue Technician This course is designed specifically for professional guides, private boaters, fish and game personnel, and others who work or play on or around flowing water. Students will benefit from this intensive, hands-on course and will learn to use techniques and simple equipment to assess and perform river rescues. Presented in three-day format and focuses on real problems that students may face. The emphasis is on speedy, low-tech, and improvised rescue techniques that are effective and require minimal equipment.
Minimum age: 18 years old
Basic Equipment needed (equipment available for rent at additional cost)-
-Full Wetsuit or Drysuit
-Lightweight water or kayak helmet
-USCG Type III or V approved Personal Floatation Device
-Thick soled water boots or tennis shoes
-Gloves
Book included
Upon completion will receive an Rescue 3 Whitewater Technician Certification
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Unit 1 SRT 1 is an intensive, three-day class (24-30 hours) that includes one day of classroom instruction followed by two days of developing and practicing water rescue skills. The initial emphasis of this course is on self-rescue skills and covers all of the skills taught in Operations, Swiftwater First Responder. In addition, other skills include:
- rescuing and extricating an accident victim from the water.
- safely swimming in swiftwater and maneuvering so as to negotiate river hazards and obstacles at various water levels.
- handling small inflatable boats by paddle, oar and on tether.
knowing the responsibilities of law-enforcement and on-scene leadership. - understanding swiftwater rescue team organization and the response of the victim.
- utilizing climbing and technical rescue gear applicable to swiftwater rescue.
- fording shallow and fast-moving water utilizing various techniques.
- crossing deep, slow-moving and fast-moving water utilizing basic climbing gear, small boats, and combinations of the two.
- Book included
Upon completion will receive an Rescue 3 Swiftwater Rescue Technician Certification
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) courses are nationally recognized continuing education programs, 16 hours for prehospital emergency health care professionals that bring the care of the trauma patient into a single focus.
PHTLS provides a prehospital trauma care philosophy stressing the need to treat the multisystem trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs which may require an approach that varies from traditional treatment modalities.
PHTLS courses are based on the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), a course for physicians developed by the American College of Surgeons - Committee on Trauma. More importantly, PHTLS courses follow the principles of care of trauma patients as developed by the Committee on Trauma.
The primary goals of Prehospital Trauma Life Support are as follows:
- To provide a description of the pathophysiology and kinematics of injury
- To provide an understanding of the need for a rapid assessment of the trauma patient
- To advance the participant's level of knowledge in regard to examination and diagnostic skills
- To enhance the participant's performance in the assessment and treatment of the trauma patient
- To provide an overview and establish a management method for the prehospital care of the multisystem trauma patient
The PHTLS course is designed to provide the practicing prehospital care provider with a specific body of knowledge related to the prehospital assessment and care of the trauma patient. It is stressed that this is a continuing education program and contains information that may be a review for some or all participants. The uniqueness of this program rests not with an entirely new body of knowledge but instead with advances in prehospital trauma intervention techniques. We are using new combinations and application of existing skills and knowledge to better our patients' chances at surviving traumatic events.
Course Length: 16 hours (2 days)
Upon completion you will receive an a PHTLS Certification card good for 4 years.
Tactical Combat Casualty Care- COMING SOON!
Basic Wilderness First Aid (BWFA)
Basic Wilderness First Aid is an intensive eight to ten hour course for those who are involved in wilderness recreation. This course may also meet the needs of casual hikers, hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, volunteers and professionals who lead groups on short trips in relatively low-risk situations.
Prerequisites: None.
Recommended Text: AAOS Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations
Cost: $95
Upon completion you will receive an ECSI Basic Wilderness First Aid Card good for 3 years
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Want to push your wilderness training to the next level?
Wilderness First Aid is an intensive 16 to 20 hour course for those who are involved in serious wilderness activities. This course is the choice of many wilderness trip leaders, Search and Rescue Volunteers, avid hunters, people who go on extended trips into the backcountry and guides.
Prerequisites- None. Basic First Aid recommended.
Cost $165
Book: AAOS Wilderness First Aid: Emergency care for Remote Locations (Included)
Upon completion you will receive an ECSI Wilderness First Aid Card good for 3 years.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
The Wilderness First Responder course is an intensive 80 hour course designed to give you the tools to deal with more complex emergencies in remote environments.
Prerequisites- None
Upon completion you will receive an ASHI Wilderness First Responder Card and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Please contact us at info@backcountrymedical.com for pricing
Wilderness EMT / Prolonged Prehospital Emergency Care
Our Wilderness EMT / PPEC is tailored to people working or wishing to work in remote wilderness environments. We pick up where traditional urban EMT courses leave off. This is an intensive 100+ hour class culminating in a 2-day field exercise.
Prerequisites: Must be a current state or National Registry EMT prior to admission.
Upon completion you will receive an ASHI Wilderness EMT certification, Washington State PPEC and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Please contact us at info@backcountrymedical.com for pricing and scheduling
Basic First Aid
Basic first aid is designed to teach participants to recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. Crucial information about how to deal with emergencies like shock, burns, strains, strokes and seizures.
This program was reviewed by and meets the guidelines of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration and the Department of Transportation.
Basic First Aid Cost $40
Basic First Aid + Adult CPR $55
Basic First Aid + Adult, Child and Infant CPR $60
Electronic Student Book included
Upon completion will receive an ASHI Certification good for 2 years
CPR
CPR is designed to teach participants to recognize the signs and symptoms of a Heart Attack. Covers AHA guidelines for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED use.
CPR Cost $40
Electronic Student Book included
Upon completion will receive an ASHI Certification good for 2 years
CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers
CPR Pro is for individuals in the Affiliated Health Care, Fire, EMS and SAR fields.
Covers AHA guidelines for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED and artificial respirations.
CPR Pro (initial 8 hour certification) $70
CPR Pro (recertification) $50
Upon completion will receive an ASHI Certification good for 2 years
Emergency Oxygen Administration
Serious and life-threatening medical emergencies often cause oxygen to be depleted in the body leaving the victim at risk for cardiac arrest or brain damage.
Emergency Oxygen Administration is a critical step in treating a severe or life-threatening illness or injury. This program focuses on administering emergency oxygen, rescue breathing and oxygen delivery devices.
Electronic Student Book included
Upon completion will receive an ASHI Certification good for 2 years
Bloodborne Pathogens
The Bloodborne Pathogens awareness program includes information that will help students understand what bloodborne pathogens are and how risks of exposure can be reduced for themselves and others. The program assists in satisfying the training requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Electronic Student Book included
Upon completion will receive an ASHI Certification good for 2 years