Wilderness first Responder Recertification
Santa Cruz Island
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Requirements:
Your current WFR certification must be valid to re-certify. We can only re-cert organizations recognized by SOLO. If you have doubts about being able to re-certify, please contact us at bottom of page.
Overview:
Wilderness First Responder Recertification [WFR] 16 + hours of instruction [Does NOT include CPR; this can be added for $55.00].
The island of Santa Cruz is the incredible location for this course. The WFR Re-cert is 16 hours of training while we explore the beauty of the Island. The National Park provides us with easy access to pristine beaches, mountainous terrain, and remote valleys where we can explore while practicing our skills.
WFR Re-cert May be renewed every 2 years by attending a 2-day WFA course.
Challenge:
Additional Trip Information:
Getting to Santa Cruz Island: The closest public airport to Ventura is in Santa Barbara [SBA] but this has a limited number of flights. It is best to consider flying in to either Burbank [BUR] a 1-hour drive; or Los Angeles [LAX] a 1.5 hour drive. You will need to rent a car or hire transportation to Ventura. Ventura Airporter Shuttle picks up at LAX and drops off at Ventura Harbor.
Accommodations: Prior to heading to the island, you will need to secure accommodations. This can be found either in Ventura city or Ventura Harbor. There are a number of national hotel chains and local hotels in Ventura. Camping can also be reserved in Ventura. Please contact us for more information.
What’s Included:
A certified and highly experienced 4Points Instructor.
WFA and CPR certification
Island Packers Ferry to Scorpion Anchorage and back to Ventura
Permits, and camping for the duration of your time on the island.
What’s not included:
Personal equipment—backpack, sleeping bag, rescue and WFR equipment
Transportation to Ventura; accommodations in Ventura for the night prior or the night after the course
Meals ARE NOT included for this course
Admin Information:
WFA Price: $600.00 per person
WFA is valid for 2 years. CPR for 2 years.
Group Size: Minimum of 8 participants. Maximum of 30 participants.
Ideal Clientele: Clients need to be physically capable of completing the backcountry WFR curriculum including challenging hikes with some limited steep uphill sections. Must be able to carry a litter with a patient as part of a team. Minimum age is 16.
Itinerary:
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Class topics: Medicolegal issues, patient assessment, vital signs, critical care and backcountry survival; traumatic injuries: Sprains, strains, fractures; spinal and head injuries; cardiothoracic trauma
This adventure begins when you meet your instructor at the Island Packers boat ramp in Ventura Harbor. The ferry ride takes about 1 hour to Scorpion Anchorage, our landing site. We hike the short distance [about ¼ mile] to the campground to set up and organize our gear. After a quick tour and exploration of the area, we’ll settle in and begin our initial class program. Today will include a mix of classroom, skills, and time to explore around our home for the next 3 days.
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Class topics: Skill acquisition; environmental emergencies [heat/cold, allergic reaction, lightning, drowning]; bleeding control; wound care and infections; shock, and medical emergencies
Today we’ll hike to Smuggler’s Beach as we continue class with our medical emergency topics. Our day will consist of exploring the beach area, taking in views of our surroundings, practicing skills and learning new topics. After we hike back to the campground we’ll end with a short review before sunset at Cavern Point.
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Class topics: CPR certification, testing and skills day
Our 3rd day has us up and out early to explore more of the island; we’ll hike to Potato Harbor after completing our CPR skills certification. The rest of the day will be spent on skills practice and exploring along the huge cliffs on this side of the island. The final part of our day we’ll clean up our gear and prepare to head back to the mainland from our island paradise.
