The Base Medical Wilderness Medicine Blended Learning Standards (WM-BLS) serve to guide instructors in the delivery of a quality WFA or WFR course. These standards include the Scope of Education objectives, mandatory training topics, minimum training time, course policies, instructor requirements and more.

Instructors are free to adjust their courses to meet the needs of the students but must remain in compliance with the standards. The Scope of Education (SoE) will further guide your schedule and lesson plan design.

Download the Wilderness Medicine Blended Learning Standards

Schedule Templates

1 Day WFA Schedule (docx.)

1 Day SAR WFA Schedule (docx.)

5 Consecutive Day WFR Schedule (Docx.)

Schedule Templates for SAR Teams

These templates are specifically designed with professional search and rescue teams in mind!

5 Consecutive Day SAR WFR Schedule-Coming soon!

Lesson Guides and Materials

While instructors must teach to meet the learning objectives defined by the SOE, we do not strictly dictate how you teach to prevent stifling creativity. There are many ways to teach a given topic. Below are simply suggestions taken from other instructors. Feel free to use these materials or experiment with a new approach. The ultimate goal is to meet the learning objectives and make it as interactive/hands-on for the students as much as possible.

General Course Materials

Student hand out for reference including step-by-step patient assessment

Patient Care Report (also adapted for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students)

Patient Assessment and Scene Size up Trivia Game

Patient History Cards

Altered Mental Status “Speed Dating” Activity

Activities

Life Threats and ABCDE Review

Patient Assessment System Rotation Review

Hypothermia

Spinal Injuries

Lesson Plan Examples (More coming soon)