Masters in Educational Ministries available with all programs. The Wilderness First Responder is 80 hours of expert instruction over 11 days. A break on Saturday and Sunday allows for recreation, worship, and rest. This course is designed to provide those in outdoor careers with the knowledge to deal with medical emergencies in remote settings. This three-year certification course meets all national standards for First Responder.
Extensive instruction is mixed with numerous simulations to maximize learning and confidence.
This course is tailored to camp staff, group leaders, and individuals who want to learn safety in setting up and climbing on your own climbs and rappels. You will also learn about climbing equipment, safety leading to and from the rock, environmental protection, and climbing etiquette. This course is offered annually the first weekend in May, with the second weekend in May being a rain date. Please call for other availability, based on requests. Designed for nurses and nursing students, this program presents information needed for a successful camp nursing experience.