Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Wilderness First Responder Certification Course at Camp Beech Cliff

Mount Desert- Earn your Wilderness First Responder Certification (WFR) at Camp Beech Cliff this fall. This course will be instructed by SOLO of Conway, NH on the dates of October 11-19, 2016, hosted by Acadia Leadership Institute. SOLO’s WFR Certification course is the industry standard for backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, outdoor guides, and ski patrollers. WFR is a great certification for anyone already working in an outdoor setting, those looking to expand industry opportunities, or individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training. No prerequisites are necessary.

This WFR course costs $675 with limited spots available. A 10% discount is available by referring another student. The course teaches an in-depth curriculum that looks at the standards and skills of dealing with Response and Assessment, Environmental Emergencies and Survival Skills, Medical Emergencies, as well as Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Injuries. These topics will be covered extensively with hands-on practice.

Register at www.campbeechcliff.org by clicking “Register Now,” or for more information you can contact Owen Cassidy, Director of Acadia Leadership Institute at Owen@campbeechcliff.org. Call us at 207-244- 0365. The Acadia Leadership Institute is a part of Camp Beech Cliff, a nonprofit summer camp and year-round outdoor education and recreation center located at 264 Beech Hill RD, Mount Desert.

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Wilderness First Responder Certification Course:

Register through Camp Beech Cliff’s Acadia Leadership Institute for a Wilderness First Responder Certification Course. This course is taught by SOLO of Conway, NH and hosted by ALI with limited enrollment.

Name: Wilderness First Responder Certification Course

Location: Camp Beech Cliff, 264 Beech Hill Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04660

Dates: October 11-19, 2016

Time: 8:30am-5:00pm daily for enrolled students

Contact: Owen Cassidy, Director of Acadia Leadership Institute, 207-244-0365 or Owen@campbeechcliff.org.