The Wilderness EMT course is over 200+ hours and includes advanced topics pertinent to wilderness medicine. Taught exclusively in wilderness areas, The Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) course prepares students for work as professional providers of remote and wilderness care.
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4.9 out of 5
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60 of 61 (98%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
gilbert8179 Operating Environment:
British Army, Hostile Enviroment CP Operator
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Studying with the former Colonials
Date: June 22, 2010
Pros: location intructors Cons: course was full of americans
"First Civilian course I have taken and to be honest can not say enough good things about. My background before this was 16 years British Army and 6 years Hostile enviroment Close Protection. The transition to this course was not as hard as I expected due to the different people in the class and the instructors. I found the scenarios challenging and the classroom work hard, however with the help of mty fellow classmates and instructors I was able to get my head around the various Americanisms. I do have to say that the course was made easier for me by the lead Instructor, Steve Guthrie. His door was always open and he was not feared to have a word in my ear when I reverted back into Brit Army NCO."
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Review 2 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
Snoop
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Worth the Money
Date: June 8, 2010
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3rd Degree
Pros: meeting new people, alot of learning, great location Cons: none
"This class was unbelieveable! The canyon was beautiful, with alot of things to do. Hikeing, bikeing, horse shoe pit, basketball court, tennis court. Alot to do with levenworth just 5 miles away! The instructers were the best, they really took the time to explain in detail how things worked. If you needed extra help they were there to assist you in whatever you needed. The food was the best..Three(hearty) meals a day, made by the best two cooks alive! Honestly the whole experience was worth every penny! The friends you make alone, even without learning anything was worth it for me. Mixed with the fact that they do teach you everything you need to know to be a great EMT, and more. They were always above and beyond what my expecations were. I thank you all for such a great experience...Lets do it again!"
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Review 3 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
Epictetus
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Exactly What I Wanted
Date: June 3, 2010
"As someone with no medical background I can tell you the WEMT course was intense but very well laid out. The staff was top notch and went above and beyond to make sure we understood all the information presented. I can also say that while some people may find it daunting to immerse themselves in a one month course, this is the way to go. If faced with making the decision to take this course again, I would not hesitate or have any reservations."
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Review 4 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
NorthWet Operating Environment:
Mountains
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
The right people and enriroment
Date: May 29, 2010
Pros: living on location, amazing food....
"The Tierra Learning Center is the perfect location for WEMT immersion. The semi remote setting (5 miles outside downtown Leavenworth) is the perfect backdrop for outdoor sims and the main lodge at Tierra makes a comfortable classroom. With the amount of material to cover the 4 weeks, time flys by."
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Review 5 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
4
out of 5
ameriloc Operating Environment:
Offshore Commercial Diving
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Date: May 27, 2010
"As a EMT or WEMT class Remote Medical is world class! state of the art equipment, Professional and very knowledgeable instructors."
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Review 6 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
GoForItAgain Operating Environment:
Wilderness
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Real EMT Training in the WIlderness
Date: May 26, 2010
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A nasopharyngeal airway
Pros: two thumbs up!
"This course went far beyond what I imagine a normal urban EMT course to be. It really teaches one how to think "out of the box" when hospital health care is not just a few minutes away, and how to use the resources at hand to keep a patient alive and well. The Coast Guard MPIC (Medical Person in Charge) component gave us training that went far beyond any ordinary EMT course, The Wilderness component taught Search and Rescue skills, how to work as a valued team member, and how to "fail forward," ie, how to keep going when nothing quite seems to be working right. And the many, many training scenarios definately didn't seem to be "just pretend:" They were realistic and taken seriously."
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Review 7 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
Hollywood
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Date: May 24, 2010
"I learned so much during the course of this month! The instructors were great! I loved hearing their personal medical stories and about how the stuff we were learning in class they had used in the field"
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Review 8 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
Natch Operating Environment:
Urban, Midwest Outdoors
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Fantastic!
Date: May 22, 2010
"I just finished the WEMT Course at Leavenworth and it was everything I hoped and more! The instructors are incredible with tons of real world experience - they are also on site 95% of the time and make themselves available to students virtually anytime throughout the duration of the course for questions and extra review. You also spend the time with students who are of the same mind set as you and are serious about the course.
I would highly recommend this course for anyone looking at an EMT, WEMT."
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Review 9 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
TheWhiteLion Operating Environment:
Film/Video Production
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
OH YEAH!
Date: April 22, 2010
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White Lion
Cons: class size could be a little smaller
"The Wilderness EMT course was extraordinary. In today's video game society warp world; It is rare that you find such passion, experience, and intelligence in instructors. Steve G. and Dave S. were proficient teachers. They never delayed their Intellectual rigor and professional pride. Their insights were often surprising and fresh. Those qualities made this course unique and desirable.
In addition, the accommodations were comfortable and clean.
Their WFR course is an excellent way to prepare yourself for the WEMT. GO RMI!!!"
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Review 10 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
dinger
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Dave Svobodny = true courage
Date: April 21, 2010
Pros: leading from the front
"Completed the W-EMT course with Dave and Steve in Leavenworth, WA during the month of March, 2010. The course was really great and I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in becoming an EMT or working in the wilderness/remote/international field. Dave Svobodny and Steve Guthrie were really great instructors and nice guys to boot; so they got that going for them, which is nice. Even given the initial sticker shock of course price when I stopped to think about all the benefits we received the price comes across as a bargain."
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Review 11 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
freakishlytall Operating Environment:
Mountain Guide
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
great experience
Date: April 19, 2010
"This course was excellent. In fact life changing maybe. The only room for improvement I can see would involve making it a week or so longer and completely sepparating the wilderness and urban protocols to avoid confusion during testing. Beyond that I wouldn't mind covering more rescue techniques and patient care in situations more difficult than most of the scenarios we encountered in the course. I feel we could have benefitted more from the experience of our instructors if given a little more time to learn from their field specific knowledge, but given that this course is a wilderness and non-specific to activities type of course I think that it was excellent for the time alotted and definitly worth the time and money. A great deal on a great course!"
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Review 12 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
Brice
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Great Experience
Date: April 9, 2010
Pros: good food, great venue
"An all around great 30-day course. This is a well designed and executed WEMT program; an excellent balance between classroom lectures and practical hands-on scenarios and labs. The instructors were knowledgeable, motivated to help, and all had extensive EMS experience. The application of classroom learned skills in labs and outdoors was spectacular and, unlike so many courses, the program required students to use and familiarize themselves with the medical supplies, rather than discourage use to save $$. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to become an EMT-B as this course's focus is not merely to teach students to be WEMTs, but to leave the course as good and confident WEMTs--an important distinction."
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Review 13 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
hank
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Money well spent
Date: December 7, 2009
"This program was one of the best purchases i have ever made. The instructors are experienced and very knowledgable. The class is made as real life as possible, and i feel that you could not recieve better hands on experience with any other EMT course. You will not go hungry because the food is amazing, i ate beter during the class then i do at home. This course was worth every penny!"
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Review 14 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
GreenlakeRunner
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
WEMT Leavenworth: Worthwhile
Date: December 6, 2009
"The course was outstanding on all accounts. I have very high standards and tend to be quite critical of most things, especially expensive ones- and, that being said, would definitely do it all over again. Instructors were class A, scenarios were well planned out and purposeful, facilities (Tierra Learning Center in Leavenworth, WA) were perfect for the course's needs and the food (thanks to Jen and Marce!) was unbelievably good. on a side note, RMI is a very well run company, staffed with scores of experts from all aspects of the backcountry-- they are an indispensable resource both during and after the course."
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Review 15 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
4
out of 5
GMan
Great Learning Environment!
Date: December 2, 2009
Pros: tierra learning center, instructors, professionalism Cons: classroom size (30 students), use of moulage equipment
"You couldn't ask for a better learning environment. The location, instructors and the professional collegues you learn with were "On Spot". Tierra Learning Center is a great location and the amenities were outstanding. The rooms and lodge are great, I must admit the classroom was a little small for thirty students, but we made it work. The food was excellent, my compliments to the Chefs. Instructors were always available and willing help anytime. I would suggest a more in depth use of the Moulage Sets. Bring out the blood and guts, nothing like a little EMT tachycardia. I had a great time with my classmates... everyone was professional and we got along great. This class keeps on your toes, while having fun along the way."
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Review 16 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
Anonymous Operating Environment:
Back-country, Western U.S. and Internationally
Date: November 20, 2009
Pros: commitment to experiential learning
"I have been practicing in the back-country and in outdoor education for over 20 years both in the U.S. and internationally. In addition I have completed a standard EMT-B course. This course offered a curriculum far more prevalent to my work world, but also to my learning style. Incorporating mock scenarios targeting skills discussed daily in the lecture portions of the course allowed an incomparable opportunity/environment to master skills. Teaching in this fashion also allows students an immediate opportunity for feedback, that often may not be possible in the field in a live situation. If you are a person who "Learns best by Doing," this is an excellent course for you!"
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Review 17 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
Foggyday
Great Course
Date: November 19, 2009
"Very intense, interesting, and informative. Outdoor scenarios were fun and helpful. Great to have so many certifications in one course. Beautiful location."
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Review 18 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
Anonymous Operating Environment:
Searching for a new Operating Environment
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
"I was a first time shopper and first time participant in a medical education course like the Remote Medical International WEMT course. I have to say that I am not disappointed with my choice of RMI and I did not once feel that what the course provided versus what the course cost was in any way out of balance. The lead instructors and gang of co-instructors had loads of knowledge coupled with real experiences that gave me confidence in learning from them day in and day out for the four weeks. The hands-on learning and scenarios took what was learned in the classroom and translated those things into useful skills. The facilities were very fitting, the food was great and the community atmosphere brought a nice family touch to the entire endeavor. As a student, I feel that the hard work I was willing to put in was matched by the course instructors and all of RMI. Bring on the Wilderness Paramedic course, please!"
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Review 19 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
superguy
Medical Certification:
EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Worth the Time and Money
Date: November 17, 2009
"Before i left, i was really worried about what the experience was going to be like and if it was worth the money. Let me tell you, IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY AND THEN SOME. From the food and facilities, to the scenarios and lectures, to the experienced teachers and other students, it was an incredible month experience. They focus the learning on thinking outside the box, not just some protocol from a book. They give problems that test you on your ability to think, not just if you can recite what you read the night before. It was an amazing experience that no other school can duplicate."
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Review 20 for Wilderness EMT (WEMT)
Overall:
5
out of 5
lilly
wemt
Date: November 16, 2009
"Without a doubt the best choice for wemt. The facility was great. The instructors knowledgable, patient and excited about their subject. There were no boring instructurors. It required a lot of work, in the classroom and outside during the scenerios. I can't say enough good things. This is the class to take if you want to be a good emt or just well prepared for your own adventures. Thank you Steve, Loreen, Tyler, Mitch, Jordana, Dave and Victoria."
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