Wilderness First Responder Courses
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation.
5-Day Wilderness First Responder Full Certification Course
The Wilderness First Responder course is created to provide outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers with the core knowledge and skills necessary to deal with medical and traumatic emergencies in remote settings. It's the most useful first aid course of its kind and is the expected standard for trip leaders and guides by the outdoor industry. The certification is valid for three years. For complete curriculum details, please see the Wilderness Medical Associates International website.
- Course only - $615
- Course + Room & Board - $925
Dates Offered:
- March 17-21, 2025 Register here
- May 5-9, 2025 Register here
2-Day Hybrid WFR Recert
The Hybrid course includes a required e-learning section with ~12 hours of interactive online learning followed by 16 hours of in-person learning over two days. The e-learning section includes interactive learning modules with videos, readings, self-practice assignments, quizzes, and case studies. Students must register two to four weeks prior to the course to ensure adequate time to complete the e-learning section. For complete curriculum details, please see the Wilderness Medical Associates International website.
- Course only - $320
- Course + Room & Board - $430
Dates Offered:
- March 20-21, 2025 Register here
- May 8-9, 2025 Register here