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# This is a '''three-day, 21-hour, in-person training.''' Two days are in the classroom and the final day includes outdoor field exercises. The exact schedule for each cohort is listed in the MIP signup. | # This is a '''three-day, 21-hour, in-person training.''' Two days are in the classroom and the final day includes outdoor field exercises. The exact schedule for each cohort is listed in the MIP signup. | ||
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# Please '''review the Sample Student Handbook''' which includes a list of the class topics. | # Please '''review the [https://goto.hsi.com/hubfs/117004_ASHI_G2015_BWFA18N_Wilderness_SB_040218_Preview.pdf Sample Student Handbook]''' which includes a list of the class topics. | ||
# '''A few hours of pre-work is required.''' Your Student Book and assignment will be provided in advance. | # '''A few hours of pre-work is required.''' Your Student Book and assignment will be provided in advance. | ||
# PBEM offers this training to Active NETs for free, but '''the value of this class is around $400. Unexplained no-shows waste your tax dollars''' and could preclude a volunteer from other future advanced training opportunities. | # PBEM offers this training to Active NETs for free, but '''the value of this class is around $400. Unexplained no-shows waste your tax dollars''' and could preclude a volunteer from other future advanced training opportunities. | ||
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*This training '''is ''not'' open for individuals seeking WFA recertification.''' If your WFA certification has expired, please do not sign up for this training as a refresher. PBEM's program goal is to provide WFA training once for as many NETs as possible before opening seats for recertification. To recertify, please look for a refresher class from other organizations. PBEM cannot reimburse volunteers for the cost of recertification. Also see Continuing Education below. | *This training '''is ''not'' open for individuals seeking WFA recertification.''' If your WFA certification has expired, please do not sign up for this training as a refresher. PBEM's program goal is to provide WFA training once for as many NETs as possible before opening seats for recertification. To recertify, please look for a refresher class from other organizations. PBEM cannot reimburse volunteers for the cost of recertification. Also see Continuing Education below. | ||
*This training '''is not WFR (Wilderness First Responder) training.''' WFR is an 80-hour course which PBEM cannot offer. It is available from training centers in Oregon for $800 - $1,100. PBEM cannot reimburse volunteers for the cost of WFR training. | *This training '''is not WFR (Wilderness First Responder) training.''' WFR is an 80-hour course which PBEM cannot offer. It is available from training centers in Oregon for $800 - $1,100. PBEM cannot reimburse volunteers for the cost of WFR training. | ||
* This class '''is not a substitute for professional medical certification''' such | * This class '''is not a substitute for professional medical certification''' such Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or EMT certification. PBEM does not provide professional-level or medical licensing certifications. | ||
== Continuing Education == | == Continuing Education == | ||