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WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
Sharpen your skills with the most experienced company in the industry.
This three day course includes the latest developments in wilderness medical care and builds upon the foundation created in your WFR or WEMT.
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14 of 15(93%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
Review 1 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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Gillius
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Great Course, Excellent Instructors
Date:June 7, 2011
Pros: instructors, instruction, location
Cons: 8:00am start was a bit early for me :-)
"After being in school all week I was regretting the decision to sit through class for my weekend. To my surprise, the entire course was interesting and I felt engaged each day.
Good balance of lecture, scenarios, and demonstrations. Not only did this course refresh my knowledge learned in my initial cert, there was a lot of new things I ended up learning too.
Also I had initially got my cert through WMA and found the switch to WMI to be easy.
This course also inspired me to consider taking the month long WEMT course at some point in the future,
Highly recommended!"
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Review 2 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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pilot
Operating Environment: remote
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
WFR-recert
Date:June 6, 2011
"Excellent course and excellent company:
Before I talk about the course though, the day I started my 3 day WFR-rectification, my wife called to inform me her dad needed immediate open heart surgery! I told her to start making plans and we would do what ever was needed in regards to the course. I talked to the lead instructor and told him I could finish the day but I could not finish the course, but, I still wanted to recertify. He said don’t worry about it, call RMI and make arrangements to attend the remaining 2 days elsewhere. That’s what I did and RMI handled it without a hiccup. I even noticed the schedule of lectures was different between the courses and they prior coordinated with the instructors to take me out of a section I had already received and give me the lecture I would have missed, one on one. When I showed up for my 1st day of the rescheduled course (the classes’ 2nd day), I walked up to whom I assumed were the instructors and before I could say anything the said you must be John Smith (not my real name). Very good customer service and dad-in-law pulled through the quadruple bypass to boot.
The course was well organized and presented by knowledgeable outdoor/remote medical professionals. Dave, Kate and Phoebe tag-teamed the courses and scenarios back to back, keeping it fast paced and interesting while covering all the pertinent topics leaving little time for mind wandering. All the while, answering questions to their level of expertise without going into infinitum or prolonged “there I was” stories to the detriment of the learning process. For my personal level of training and experience I would have preferred a little bit quicker classes and an equal bit more of the hands on stuff but I can see how others may have wanted it the opposite."
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Review 3 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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kkep
Solid Course, Great Instructors
Date:May 25, 2011
"Having taken WMI (of NOLS) recerts for the past six years, I was hesitant to recert with another organization, but found that this class was thorough and well-taught--definitely comparable to a WMI WFR recert. The instructors were excellent teachers. They were enthusiastic, well-informed, and committed to helping us review our skills.
The one main difference from a WMI WFR recert, is that Remote Medical focused on many skills that are more useful for SAR or ski patrol than for an outdoor educator. We did more work with stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, backboards, c-collars, OPAs, and NPAs than I have ever done with either WMI or SOLO, and since I never have any of these things in the backcountry with me, I found the time spent on these skills to be somewhat unnecessary. That said, we still managed to cover all the topics pertinent to backcountry care, so I do not feel like anything was missed.
I am thrilled to have found Remote Medical and would definitely do my WFR recertification with them again. Their cert is recognized by WMI, NOLS, and other outdoor education organizations that I work for, and they hold classes in urban areas (such as Seattle) and are thus very accessible. (I didn't have to travel up to the NOLS branch in Conway, WA in order to get recerted!)
I definitely recommend this course!"
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Review 4 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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SARguy
Operating Environment: Search and Rescue
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
If I Had to Spend a Weekend Inside
Date:May 23, 2011
"... this is what I would do. My first re-certification and I couldn't believe how rusty some of my medical skills were. The instructors get right to the point and 60% of the time, it's hands-on scenarios work. The material is well organized and delivered in a straightforward, concise manner. They take the time to answer your questions but don't get bogged down trying to answer every hypothetical situation."
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Review 5 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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Matt1
Operating Environment: Mountaineering, SAR
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Best Medical Recert Ever!
Date:May 22, 2011
Pros: concise, efficient, practical
Cons: none
"I was a military officer for a decade and have been an outdoor enthusiast most of my life. I've had the opportunity to take multiple medical classes from many of the different organizations. The WFR/WEMT recert I just finished with Phong and Kate was by far the best recert course I've ever attended! Phong and Kate were very competent and efficient instructors while efficiently blending real life experience with classroom teaching and practical exercises. Job well done! I will look to RMI when I'm ready to pull the trigger on the WEMT course."
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Review 6 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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Alrukin
Operating Environment: alpine to urban
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Great course!
Date:April 22, 2011
Pros: clear, concise, applicable scenarios
"The re-cert is a must if working in the outdoor industry. That being said -- I expected it to not be beneficial much at all; however, I benefited a great deal from the recert.
The pace and instructors were very conducive to all learning styles and did a very good job at relating the material to the professional lives of the participants."
The pace and instructors were very conducive to all learning styles and did a very good job at relating the material to the professional lives of the participants."
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Review 7 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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NCwfr
Operating Environment: Forest Fire Crew
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Great learning environment
Date:April 20, 2011
"The class was well paced and presented in a fun environment. Questions were encouraged and answered well. It's great to brush up on the necessary skills that you don't use everyday but you will want them when you need them."
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Review 8 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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wfrrrr
Operating Environment: Wilderness
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Solid. Enthusiastic Instructors.
Date:April 18, 2011
"What drew me initially to RMI was their proximity to Seattle, and that this class is just like WMI and WMA's only less expensive.
That said, I liked this recert just as much, and even more, than anything I've done with WMI/A. The instructors had a good sense of our class energy level and tailored accordingly, which is a huge key, I think, in a course like this.
Recommend easily."
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Review 9 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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Wild
Medical Certification: EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
Fun and Educational
Date:November 13, 2009
"The course was great! I learned so much while in Leavenworth, and the RMI staff was very informative and approachable. The facilities were very comfortable."
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Review 10 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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RDizzle
Operating Environment: Glaciers of Southcentral Alaska
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Disco Park WFR recert.
Date:April 28, 2009
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Pros: central locale
Cons: no camping
"I was psyched to arrive at Discovery Park last fall and meet a class full of future friends at the nature center. I had heard the instructors name before and was excited to hear that he was from Juneau. As I met some of the students I realized there were quite a few similarities among us, not to mention some common friends. Something I've always liked about wilderness medicine, a sense of community and a common interest to do good by one another. As the class got under way we began to review the importance of the first responder knowledge we share. After all the cramming was done , we had a final scenario that was simmulated real enough for the actual Seattle Fire Department to respond to the scene. Not intending for Joe Public to be alarmed we left that day with a complete overview of how to deal with incident command, triage, trauma, medical emergencies as well as some simpler situations practical to the outdoor adventures we all share a passion for. Great job remote medical I would suggest this recertification to others as well might sign up for a class with you again."
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Review 11 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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PeterBear83
Operating Environment: Education
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Spot on
Date:April 11, 2009
Pros: excellent instruction, great location, bus accessible
Cons: tests/paperwork, few food choices nearby
"Course was conducted well. The tests did not reflect the high standard of instruction and the administration to get registered and get completion cards took time. I would recommend this course to anyone who requires Wilderness EMT/WFR re-certification.
I took public transportation from Everett, WA and that proved to be a little tricky due to schedules - especially the Sunday/holiday schedule. The location is great for the course. There are few choices for lunch near by, so recommend bringing food."
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Review 12 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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markcp
Operating Environment: Mountain Guide
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Great Refresher Course
Date:July 25, 2008
Pros: instructors experience, great gear, realistic scenarios & hands-on practice
Cons: college campus not exactly "wilderness"
"I've been a mountain guide for several years and have taken WFR-Recertification courses with most of the companies out there. My most recent course with Remote Medical was one of the best that I can remember. I really like the 24-hour format that includes a CPR recert. The instructors were great and had lots of first-hand experience with the material they were teaching. We got plenty of hands-on practice during scenarios and the gear condition and organization was the best I've seen at any course I have taken.
The location could have been better (it was on a college campus) and we definitely moved through topics quickly. I guess that's what you get when you're recertifying an 80 hour course in 24 hours, though. If I wanted more time I could always take the full class again."
The location could have been better (it was on a college campus) and we definitely moved through topics quickly. I guess that's what you get when you're recertifying an 80 hour course in 24 hours, though. If I wanted more time I could always take the full class again."
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Review 13 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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Binski
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
Not so helpful...
Date:April 21, 2008
"I had high expectations for the WFR recertification course after reading a few good reviews, but I was disappointed with the course when we finished. The organization of the three-day course was well outlined (on paper) but seemed clumsy during our review. The instructors were often not very professional and seemed elsewhere with their thoughts. Not many scenarios were acted out over the three days (and none on the last day), and the scenarios that were given were not helpful or challenging."
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Review 14 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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Danny
Medical Certification: First Responder/Wilderness First Responder
WFR Recert is the best
Date:November 5, 2007
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Pros: Steve Guthrie did an excellent job
Cons: can't think of any
"The course was excellent - RMI really is the best"
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Review 15 for WFR/WEMT Re-certification Course
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BOATS
Operating Environment: Military/ Rescue/ Outdoor Ed.
Medical Certification: EMT-B/Wilderness EMT
RMI is my training provdier of choice!
Date:September 25, 2007
Pros: Customer service, student development and curriculum
Cons: None
"I have a 12 year background in Outdoor Education and 5 years as a military officer. I have been a WFR/WEMT since 1998 and trained with the majority of providers in the states. My RMI recert was by far the best. The curriculum is intense and highly relevant which optimizes the training time. RMI's customer service is excellent, they worked with me on my busy operational schedule. In addition, they assisted me in the EMT recertification process. The crew at RMI is the best in the industry, I look forward to my next course with them!"
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