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01.07.20 5-Day Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
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 with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation.
- No Refunds after December 9th 2019 (See Refund Policy).
- Room and Board not included but camping options nearby for $10/Night
Prerequisites
- Students must register at least two weeks before the start of the course date.
- Students must complete all pre-course work prior to the start of the course.
- Must be 18 years of age by last day of the course.
Instructor(s)
- Darren "Daz" Stokes
01.18.20 WFR/WEMT Open Recert
The Open Recertification course is open to graduates of any wilderness-based first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option. Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’ Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certifications. WMA WEMT graduates with a current EMT-B or Paramedic certificate may also recertify the wilderness portion of their WEMT with this course.
Prerequisites
- WFR recertification candidates must have passed an eligible course. To be eligible, the course should have been a wilderness-based first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option. Most but not all WFRs are eligible. Any exceptions to these conditions must be verified prior to the course by contacting the Wilderness Medical Associates office.
- Proof of current certification is required at the start of the course.
- Only WMA International trained WEMTs are eligible for WEMT recertification through this course.
- Students must be 18 years of age by the last day of the course.
Instructor(s)
- Tim Graham