HPRS CLINICS
HPRS Clinics provides aspiring and veteran trail and ultramarathon runners with tools for their running toolbelt. Each clinic covers a specific topic area without the fluff to help runners be better prepared for the many challenges and nuances they’ll face within the sport. Each clinic is taught by a veteran trail and ultramarathon runner or trained professional whose experiences lend a unique perspective.
Upcoming Clinics
February 2025: Medical Issues In Trail and Ultra
In this clinic, trail runners will learn the most common medical issues experienced during trail and ultramarathon events. More than just identifying the most common medical issues realized in the events, runners will learn how to prevent and/or treat those issues.
This course features two classes: (2/4/2025 and 2/18/2025)
Class 1: All Systems Go
Exploring the three major systems of the human body: Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous.
We’ll then explore the most common medical issues affecting these three systems and how to identify, prevent, and treat these issues.
Class 2: Bleeding but Not Dead
Exploring the most common injuries we see at HPRS, including breaks, sprains, abrasions, rashes, and… FIXING YOUR FEET.
COST: FREE
You Must Register to Attend!
These classes will be held via zoom
March 2025: Trail Runner Navigation
This is a clinic designed for trail runners to learn the skills necessary to utilize a map and compass, online mapping softwares, and GPS devices.
This is a series of 4 classes that will be taught virtually via ZOOM from 7-9pm on Tuesday Nights.
Class 1: A Sense of Direction, Maps 101, Terrain Association
Class 2: The Compass, Understanding Declination, Altimeters, Bearings
Class 3: Using Map & Compass Together, Route Planning, Q&A
Class 4: Using Digital Resources to Create Routes, GPX, Online Mapping Software (COTrex, CalTopo, GAIA GPS)
COST: $50 per person
April 2025: Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification Course
This course is being taught in partnership with Wilderness Medical Associates and Global Emergency Medics.
This course features two classes: (4/5/2025 and 4/6/2025). The class runs 8 hours per day for two days. 100% attendance is required for certification.
Description
Wilderness First Aid is the ideal course for outdoor enthusiasts on overnight or short term wilderness adventures. Students will be able to recognize medical emergencies, and will become familiar with basic life saving skills, patient assessment, and basic field care for common injuries.
Curriculum
The Wilderness First Aid curriculum involves a minimum of 16 hours of instruction. In-class learning involves lecture, discussion, patient assessment drills, and skills labs. Students are encouraged to use their textbook to expand their knowledge after the course.
Requirements
Prior to enrolling, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria in this policy allow students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of a WMA International course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field.
Evaluation
This course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations, hands-on activities, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodations for any student with special needs.
Certifications
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification
Adult CPR Certification (Based on ILCOR/AHA Standards)
Certifications are valid for three (3) years
Recertification
Certifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course should take another WFA course or consider upgrading to the Wilderness Advanced First Aid or Wilderness First Responder.
Course Topics
• Patient assessment and emergency care including CPR and AED use, basic life support skills, the patient assessment system, patient reporting, and calling for help.
• Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, including splinting.
• Environmental medicine including illness and injuries related to temperature, lightning, submersion, and environmental toxins.
• Non-technical lifting, moving, and extrication of patients with an emphasis on spinal motion restriction when applicable.
• Management of wounds such as lacerations, burns, and blisters.
• Practical Skills including bleeding control, wound cleaning, bandaging, splinting, spine stable patient packaging, hypothermia management, medical kit preparation.
• Recognition of signs and symptoms associated with serious medical emergencies.
• WMA International wilderness protocols including treatment of anaphylaxis and wound management.
COST: $325 per person
Includes textbooks, 16-hours of instruction, certification card(s)
We will add more clinics throughout the year. Stay tuned for clinics on:
• Drop Bags
• Crews and Pacers
• Nutrition
• Training
• Running 100-Milers
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