The IFR/WFR (Wilderness First Responder) is our longest and most rigorous course and is an internationally recognized wilderness guide certification. Taught to Wilderness Medical Society standards, it prepares participants to manage complex emergencies in remote settings and offers skills that are invaluable in any medically resource-poor setting. 

  • Location: To be announced

  • Dates/Times: To be announced

  • Sponsor: To be announced

  • Length: 90 hours

  • Tuition: Rp 10,600,000 / USD 750 adult rate, Rp 7,100,000 / USD 500 youth rate. Scholarships are available to Indonesian participants. Register now.

  • Age: 16+ (approved students 14+ may participate in this course, but may not hold the certification until age 16)

  • Language: This course is held in English and requires strong English language skills.

Why is it called an International First Responder course?

Our WFR/IFR class evolved from a standard Wilderness First Responder curriculum, a set of knowledge meant to give outdoor guides the training they needed to lead groups in wilderness settings. We soon realized that to be relevant in a place like Indonesia, our courses would need to expand to include more topics and many more perspectives.

We frame our hands-on training using scenarios from daily life in Indonesia; snake bites, earthquakes, motorbike accidents, infection, dengue…and we help you to prepare for engaging with a medical system that is often resource-poor. We explore cross-cultural considerations, and support our students in facing their own fears so that they can someday be a resource for others.

Our IFR/WFR offers all the fundamentals of the original Wilderness First Responder within an international framework that helps you put that knowledge to work right where you live, right now.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The International First Responder training supports communities who want to take responsibility for their own medical chain of survival, one student at a time. It is a 90 hour course for students who live, work or recreate in places where professional medical care is not easily accessible. It is perfect for anyone who lives or works in a developing world setting where medical care can be delayed, unreliable or even unavailable. This course builds community capacity for medical emergencies and disasters. It teaches students how to provide care to a patient in a non-hospital setting, over a prolonged period of time. It is the perfect course for individuals and organisations that are committed to making their community safer and more self-reliant.

IN THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO…

  • Conduct a complete medical examination of a patient including taking a patient history, gathering vital signs and doing a head-to-toe physical exam.

  • Use a patient assessment system to evaluate the initial state of a patient, monitor a patient’s progress and plan ongoing care for 72 hours or more.

  • Identify and manage a large range of common illnesses, injuries and environmental medical problems.

  • Use local resources and medical professionals, online research and course materials to support good decision making in the field

  • Plan for patient transfer to a qualified medical facility and facilitate medical evacuations.

  • Identify and accommodate some of the unique challenges facing individuals and communities with limited access to advanced medical care.

 

 

THE TRAINING -

The International First Responder is a fast-paced course designed to maximise retention, helping ensure that you will remember what you need to know in a true emergency. The class includes informative lectures, student researched presentations, skills and knowledge testing and many hands-on scenarios. We use familiar, student-generated examples and local context to reinforce knowledge and promote critical thinking and analysis. This course includes a realistic night rescue scenario and significant time outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. To successfully complete the course and receive certification, students will need to be in attendance for the entire 80 hours of classroom time, fulfil all required assignments and pass all written and physical examinations.

TRAINING MATERIALS -

Our class text is the internationally recognised classic Wilderness First Responder by Buck Tilton. We will be using this book, plus other provided course materials. You will receive a copy of this text upon registration for the class.

PREREQUISITES -

There are no academic prerequisites for this course, but basic first aid training or experience is always helpful. You must be at least 16 years old to receive IFR/WFR certification. Some of the scenario-based instruction will be conducted outdoors on uneven terrain and require exertion and lifting. Participants need to be physically fit and healthy enough to participate in all scenarios.

CERTIFICATIONS -

International First Responder / Wilderness First Responder  - The Village Responder IFR exceeds the international curriculum standards and practice guidelines established by the Wilderness Medical Society for Wilderness First Responder certification and is specifically designed to teach long-term primary care in developing world settings. All certifications are current for two years and then require a 24-hour recertification course, available via reciprocity through a variety of providers. Students wishing to receive a WFR rather than an IFR on their certification documentation can indicate their preference on their application form. Laminated certification cards will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

American Heart Association Equivalent BLS CPR  - CPR certification will be issued through the American College of Emergency Physicians using American Heart Association guidelines. The course includes a skills practice and testing session conducted in-person with a certified AHA instructor. This certification is recognised internationally and valid for two years. Cards will be issued two weeks after completion of the course. 

 

TOPICS INCLUDE -

  • Patient Assessment System

  • Leadership

  • Teamwork

  • Communication

  • Medical Decision-Making

  • Tropical Medicine

  • Basic Anatomy & Physiology

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Patient Lifting

  • Litter Packaging

  • Chest Injury

  • Burns

  • Shock

  • Focused Spinal Assessment

  • Head Injuries

  • Strains & Sprains

  • Fracture Management

  • Dislocations

  • Wound Management

  • Hypothermia

  • Heat Injury and Hydration

  • Altitude Illness

  • Scuba Diving Injuries

  • Bites and Stings

  • Lightning

  • Submersion

  • CardiacIssues

  • CPR

  • Respiratory

  • Altered Mental Status

  • Acute Abdomen

  • Allergies and Anaphylaxis

  • Diabetes

  • Evacuation and Emergency Plans

  • Birth

  • Mental Health

  • Urinary and Reproductive Illness

  • Poisoning

  • Communicable Disease

  • Medications and First Aid Kits

  • Pain Management

  • Stress and the Rescuer

  • Splinting

  • Seizures

  • Dental Issues

suki-zoe-erika-medical-117.jpg

Our Instructors -

Our instructors for this course are WEMTs (Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians) and most are long-time members of the Green School community. They have extensive first-hand knowledge of the medical challenges facing families living in Indonesia. Please contact us for detailed bios.