SOLO at Initiative Outdoor is proud to be the Southasia home for SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities) Nepal, leaders in wilderness medicine training. I.O offer’s specialized training and industry-recognized certification opportunities for outdoor trip leaders, disaster relief workers, military teams, physicians and other medical professionals seeking an exceptional experience.
SOLO (Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities) is the oldest continuously operated school of Wilderness Medicine in the world. Since 1976, with the opening of the SOLO campus in New Hampshire, SOLO has been the undisputed leader in wilderness medicine. SOLO offers top notch industry recognized courses across the United States and around the world.
An introduction into Wilderness Medicine, this weekend course provides an overview of medical skills for the wilderness setting. This entry-level course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and newcomers to the outdoor industry.
The course emphasizes leadership skills and presents new skills such as litter packaging. The longer course is appropriate for group leaders, outdoor professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts who may be away from immediate medical help for more than a day.
The WFR is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions.
This course is designed for people with little or no first-aid training who want to be prepared to save a life. It is for people who live within an hour of definitive care (a hospital or ambulance). The course focuses on the life-threatening injuries and medical conditions which are most commonly encountered. The course is four hours long, and participants will learn how to recognize and treat these injuries until help arrives.
Learn Adult, Child, and Infant CPR at Initiative Outdoor. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation is a recommended certification for outdoor professionals. Initiative Outdoor offers a two-hour course to receive a two-year certification or add it to another Solo's Wilderness medical course. Adult, child, and infant CPR Choking Rescue
If you’re a mountain person, we are sure Nepal has always been on your bucket list. Our program will give and authentic and constructive chance to experience the magic of the Himalayas while learning wilderness medical skills. The WFR is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions.