Health & Safety

Classes include adult CPR with AED, Self-Defense Classes, and 2025 Wilderness Medicine Courses we host for the National Outdoor Leadership School.

Self-protection for Retirees

Falls are the primary cause of accidental deaths for people in their late 60s and older, and across the entire population, falls are responsible for a similar number of deaths as motor vehicle accidents. In this 1.5-hour class, we will adapt martial arts practices to help people: (1) build strength and balance to avoid falls, (2) build reflexes to reduce the risk of injury in the event of a fall, and (3) develop simple approaches for self-defense.

This class is open to all, but is designed for people who are experiencing age-related changes that increase the risk of a dangerous fall.

Participants should wear comfortable clothes in which they can comfortably lie on the floor.

Pricing: $15 for 1-1/2 hr-class session

Location: RSF Martial Arts Room 145

Dates	Days	Time	Action	General Price
Dec. 15th, 2024	SUN	12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m	Register for Self-protection for Retirees	$15

Yongmudo Self-Defense

This class is designed for students who wish to learn the basics of self-defense, including kicking, striking, falling, throwing, and joint lock techniques. Students will also practice general physical fitness training and mental discipline, and learn martial arts philosophy and culture. This class will improve students’ coordination, balance, endurance, agility, flexibility, and overall fitness through the practice of Yongmudo, a Korean martial art designed for self-defense. Students will learn self-defense skills while also building confidence, discipline, concentration, and coping strategies.

Dates

Days

Time

Action

Student/Retiree

Alumni

Community

Fall 2024 – Semester long class

9/5/24 – 12/5/24

TUE/THU

9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

$150

$240

$320

Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat, and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims of any age – adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

This class follows the Blended Learning Format which consists of an online interactive learning course followed by an in-person skills session with one of our certified instructors. Any participant who does not fully complete the online course prior to the in-person skills session will not be permitted to participate in the in-person skills session and will not receive a certification.

Instructor: Tanya Schillinsky

Location: RSF 1st Floor Multimedia Room

Dates	Days	Time	Action	Member Price	Non-Member Price
TBD	Wed	3 p.m. – 5 p.m.	Register for Adult and Pediatric First Aid	$95*	$105*

*If you need to cancel for any reason, we will retain a $20 cancellation fee.

Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR & AED – Group Course

If your organization is looking to certify a group of 6-12, you can request a custom class.

Wilderness First Responder Hybrid

This nationally recognized program trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. Essential for anyone who spends a significant amount of time in remote places, the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course will prepare you to make difficult medical decisions.

If you work or recreate in the outdoors or in other austere environments where access to medical care is delayed or communication is unreliable, our Wilderness First Responder course is for you. It is the industry standard for professional guides, trip leaders, search and rescue team members, outdoor recreationists, and international travelers.

The Hybrid WFR combines 3 modules of online learning with 5 days of in-person training. You’ll begin by completing work in an online platform that includes readings, videos and quizzes. Each module requires 10 to 15 hours to complete, and you’ll need to finish them before the in-person portion begins. The 5-day in-person course will focus on skills and scenarios.

Upon completion, you will be able to conduct a thorough physical exam, obtain a patient history, assess vital signs, provide emergency care in the wilderness, and make crucial evacuation decisions.

You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold, or hot environments!

Participants must register on the NOLS website in order to receive the required pre-course materials.

Price: $940.00 per student

Dates	Days	Time	Action
January 12th-16th, 2025	Sunday- Thursday	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	REGISTER through NOLS

Wilderness First Responder Recertification Hybrid

Are your wilderness medicine protocols on the tip of your tongue or in the bottom of your pack? Join the leader in wilderness medicine for a two-day scenario-based course to review evacuation and decision making guidelines. Our dynamic, experienced instructors will refresh you on current techniques, protocols, and controversies in the wilderness medicine field.

Hands-on, meet online. Enjoy our newly formatted Wilderness First Responder Recertification, which includes an online component in addition to the traditional scenarios and skills!

Pre-work allows you to review the curriculum at your own pace, and focus on the hands-on element during your two days on course. You’ll just need to complete all online components, including a written exam, prior to the course.

You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!

Participants must register on the NOLS website in order to receive the required pre-course materials.

Price: $410.00 per student

Dates	Days	Time	Action
January 18th-19th, 2025	Sat – Sun	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Register through NOLS
February 15th-16th, 2025	Sat – Sun	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Register through NOLS
March 1st-2nd, 2025	Sat – Sun	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Register through NOLS
April 5th-6th, 2025	Sat – Sun	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Register through NOLS

Recertification Requirements
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This course is the most popular recertification program in wilderness medicine and is ideal for current Wilderness First Responders and Wilderness EMTs. This course may be used to recertify a WFR certification. You are required to complete both written and practical testing to recertify on this WFR-Recertification course. To achieve a passing score (70%) on the written multiple-choice exam, you must review previous course materials. Please come prepared. Check the following web page for information and resources on how to best prepare for your course.

You must possess a current (unexpired) WFR certification of at least 70 hours to recertify through a WFR Recertification course. It is your responsibility to make sure your certification meets this standard. If you are unsure, please contact WMI before enrolling in a course and review the recertification portion of our website. WMI certifications will be afforded a one-year period after expiration within which to recertify. This course will also recertify those who hold a valid WEMT (wilderness portion only) or WAFA certification. If recertifying, you must submit a photocopy of your current certification card(s) on the first day of the course. We cannot issue you a new certification until we verify your previous training.

Wilderness First Aid

Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two or two and a half days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you.

This course is great for people of all experience levels, and is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than eight hours). You’ll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions.

You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!

Price: $325.00 per student

Dates	Days	Time	Action
March 15th-16th, 2025	Sat-Sun	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Register for Wilderness First Aid
March 29th-30th, 2025	Sat-Sun	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Register for Wilderness First Aid
April 19th-20th, 2025	Sat-Sun	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Register for Wilderness First Aid
May 3rd-4th, 2025	Sat-Sun	8 a.m. – 5 p.m.	Register for Wilderness First Aid

Class Format

Check in is at 7:45 a.m. on the first day of the course. Course days run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The class format is classroom lectures integrated with practical scenarios. Scenarios and practice sessions will take place both inside and outside. Bring outdoor clothing appropriate for lying on the potentially wet, snowy, and/or cold ground playing the role of both rescuer and patient. Frequently stage (moulage) blood and make-up are used to emphasize the reality of a scenario. The classroom environment generally lends itself to a pair of comfy shoes or slippers and a camp chair. Please come equipped with a light daypack, waterproof top and bottoms, light hiking boots, and layers well suited for spending time outside.

The Wilderness First Responder Course includes two evening sessions with a night scenario.

College Credit

Pre-Course: The WFA course is pre-approved for one semester hour credit through Western State Colorado University (WSCU) for an additional cost of $55. Thirty days prior to the WMI course, interested students must initiate registration and payment for credit by requesting an enrollment form for WSCU from WMI.

On-Course: The WFA course is pre-approved for one semester hour credit through the University of Utah for an additional cost of $95. If you are interested in receiving college credit, please inquire with your instructors on the first day of class for the necessary information.

Program Details

Location: Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area
If any of the above classes are full, please join waitlist in online store
Cancellation & refund policy