Crossing Latitudes is proud to sponsor WMI of NOLS Wilderness First Aid courses all over the US and Europe. For information in Swedish ... click here!

First Aid Course for KIDS!
New Dates will come!

This First Aid course is for kids who like to swim, bike, run, raft, ski, climb, kayak, roll ... and might get hurt! The course is for kids age 10-15. Our goal is to teach basic First Aid skills so you will know what to do if there is an accident. We will do scenarios where you get to play "patient" and "rescuer" and actually take care of some one who is bleeding, hurt or getting really cold. We promise you will learn lots while having tons of fun and gaining confidence in doing the right thing!  Call us for more information.

If you are not ready for a full Wilderness First Aid course - How about a CPR course? Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. Many people appear healthy with no known heart disease. Effective chest compressions provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double a person’s chance of survival. For information about American Heart Associations CPR courses in Bozeman, Montana please contact Lena at Crossing Latitudes.

Next CPR Course: New dates will come shortly. $35.00 per person.

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With more than 110,000 graduates around the world, the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS (WMI of NOLS) defines the standards in wilderness medicine training. The goal of WMI is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies.

The WMI curriculum focuses on medicine for times when resources are scarce, there is no help on the way, and you have to make your own decisions. Crossing Latitudes is hosting WMI courses around the world. All courses taught by WMI of NOLS instructors.




















Wilderness First Aid is different from the Red Cross or urban first aid. Focus is on initial and prolonged care for a patient in the backcountry. WMI of NOLS is internationally recognized as the leading school teaching wilderness first aid.



WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSES (16-24 hours)
Sponsored by Crossing Latitudes. Some of these course can also be used as a WFR recert course. Email us if you are interested in signing up.

Bozeman, MT April 7- 8, 2012 (Saturday & Easter Sunday) Price: $250.00 Course held at the Lindley Park Center in Bozeman. First Aid book, handouts, coffee, tea and snacks included. Email us for detailed Course Description.

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
Bozeman, MT April 13-15 , 2012 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) at the Lindley Park Center in Bozeman. CPR included. Price: $275.00 First Aid book, handouts, coffee, tea, snacks and CPR included.

WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSES IN EUROPE
The short courses in Scandinavia are usually taught in Swedish unless noted differently. They are open to any one interested in learning Wilderness First Aid. CPR is usually included. Email us for detailed course descriptions.

Jädraås, Gästrikland, Sweden. .March 2-4, 2012
Ängsholmen, Stockholms Archipelago, Sweden. .March 16-18, 2012
Smögen, West coast of Sweden. .March 23-25, 2012.
Kajakspecialisten, Stockholm. Sweden. June 2-3, 2012
STF Saltoluokta Fjällstation, Sweden. June 15-17, 2012.
Storuman, Norrland, Sweden. September 10-14, 2012.
Stöllet, Klarälvens Folkhögskola, Sweden. September 19-21, 2012

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER COURSE (80 hours)

Crossing Latitudes will host a WMI of NOLS Wilderness First Responder course November 1-11, 2012. The course is taught in English. This course is open to anyone interested in learning more about emergency wilderness care.

The WFR course is designed specifically to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote  locations. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies  and scenarios designed to challenge your  decision making abilities. Adult CPR is included in this course. We do encourage you to browse the text book before the course.

Course Location: Gilwell Center, Sparreholm, Flen. The Gilwell Center is located about 45 minutes southwest of Stockholm, Sweden.
Course Dates: November 1-11, 2012
Course Fee: USD $1450.00 per person. The fee includes course materials, books, instruction, lodging and all meals for 10-11 days. Travel to and from the course location is not included.
Registration: The full tuition is required to reserve a space in the course. The tuition covers textbooks, syllabus, equipment, certifications, lodging and all meals.
Meals & Lodging: Lodging and food are included in your course fee. Three full meals and snacks are served each day. We create fun, nutritious and plentiful meals.
Course Language: English. Our two WMI of NOLS instructors are from the USA and Sweden. The Wilderness First Responder text book is in English and will be sent to you when you sign up.

Please email Crossing Latitudes for more course specific information or Click Here.

WMI of NOLS courses are for folks who recoginizes the importance of having first aid skills if you spend time in the outdoors. We have climbers, trekkers, paddlers, blueberry-pickers, parents, sailors, teachers, outdoor guides, scout leaders, fishermen and hunters - all learning about how to care for an injured or sick friend. If you guide for a living - these skills are a must!
For more information: If you are interested in having a course just for your staff or organization please contact Lena Conlan at: info@crossinglatitudes.com or call our office in the USA +1-406-585-5356 or in Sweden +46-70-670 11 53.

Reservations can be made through Crossing Latitudes offices. Master Card and VISA cards are welcome. Please call or email for more information.

Comments from participants:
“I would tell a friend: This first aid course was great! You will get a lot of hands-on practice. The scenarios are realistic and we spent a lot of time outside in all kinds of conditions. The other participants were interesting people. We all worked hard as a team and I now feel prepared to help others on the trail.”

“The staff were great. They made me feel really comfortable and they went out of their way to explain, demonstrate various procedures and answer my questions. This course definitely helped me develop confidence.”