Thanks for inquiring about our August Wilderness EMT Upgrade Course at Crested Butte Outdoors. This course will be held at Irwin Lodge, a spectacular high-country site approximately six miles west of Crested Butte. The easiest way to register for this course is to open the registration page where you can print out the registration form and disclaimer. Please fill out the registration form, mark the appropriate information, sign where indicated, and send a check to the address listed on the form. We encourage you to read over this information carefully, and if you have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to call.
Full attendance is required, as is a passing grade on final tests and practical skills.
Other medical practitioners will receive a course audit card and attendance certificate. If you are planning on using this course as credit hours for an EMT refresher, please consult your state EMS office for authorization and reciprocity information. There will also be at least one outdoor night search and rescue training during the week. Please bring clothing and gear to match the mountain weather and terrain, and any other medical or personal items that you might normally have with you in a wilderness setting. Lodging and Location Irwin Lodge is surrounded by the West Elk Mountains and lies at an elevation of 10,500 feet.