WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSES
Wilderness First Responder
Wednesday April 24 – Sunday April 28, 2024
5 days in class (with 2 days precourse work required)
View curriculum and requirements: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/standard/5-day-wilderness-first-responder/
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals, leaders, and outdoor adventurers in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments.
This course model requires 30+ hours of pre-course work including textbook learning and completion of a study guide and online exam followed by 45+ hours of in-person learning over the course of five days. Students must register four to six weeks prior to the course to ensure adequate time for pre-course work. Internet is required to register, complete pre-course paperwork, and take the online pre-course exam.
Prerequisites: ages 18+
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Wednesday April 24 – Friday April 26, 2024
3 days in class (with 2 days precourse work required)
View curriculum and requirements: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/standard/wilderness-advanced-first-aid/
The Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic lifesaving skills, patient assessment, field care for common injuries and illnesses, environmental illnesses, and proper reporting for rescue assistance.
WFR Recertification
Friday April 26 – Sunday April 28, 2024
3 Days in class (with precourse work required)
View curriculum and requirements: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/recertification/wfr-wems-recertification/
The Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed to recertify eligible Wilderness First Responders and current WMA Wilderness EMS Upgrade graduates. Students will review essential skills, wilderness protocols, and updates in wilderness medicine.
Prerequisite: Current WFR certification or any wilderness-based first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option
Bridge: WAFA to WFR
Friday April 26 – Sunday April 28, 2024
3 Days in class (with precourse work required)
View curriculum and requirements: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/standard/bridge-wafa-to-wfr/
Build on your Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) skills to transition to the scope of practice and competency of a Wilderness First Responder (WFR).
Prerequisite: Current WAFA certification completed within 3 years of the proposed bridge course.
WFR
Wilderness First Responder
Wednesday April 24 – Sunday April 28, 2024
5 days in class (with 2 days precourse work required)
View curriculum and requirements: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/standard/5-day-wilderness-first-responder/
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals, leaders, and outdoor adventurers in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments.
This course model requires 30+ hours of pre-course work including textbook learning and completion of a study guide and online exam followed by 45+ hours of in-person learning over the course of five days. Students must register four to six weeks prior to the course to ensure adequate time for pre-course work. Internet is required to register, complete pre-course paperwork, and take the online pre-course exam.
Prerequisites: ages 18+
WAFA
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Wednesday April 24 – Friday April 26, 2024
3 days in class (with 2 days precourse work required)
View curriculum and requirements: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/standard/wilderness-advanced-first-aid/
The Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic lifesaving skills, patient assessment, field care for common injuries and illnesses, environmental illnesses, and proper reporting for rescue assistance.
WFR RECERT
WFR Recertification
Friday April 26 – Sunday April 28, 2024
3 Days in class (with precourse work required)
View curriculum and requirements: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/recertification/wfr-wems-recertification/
The Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed to recertify eligible Wilderness First Responders and current WMA Wilderness EMS Upgrade graduates. Students will review essential skills, wilderness protocols, and updates in wilderness medicine.
Prerequisite: Current WFR certification or any wilderness-based first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option
WAFA to WFR Bridge
Bridge: WAFA to WFR
Friday April 26 – Sunday April 28, 2024
3 Days in class (with precourse work required)
View curriculum and requirements: https://www.wildmed.com/courses/standard/bridge-wafa-to-wfr/
Build on your Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) skills to transition to the scope of practice and competency of a Wilderness First Responder (WFR).
Prerequisite: Current WAFA certification completed within 3 years of the proposed bridge course.
WFR (5-day)
Wednesday April 24 - Sunday April 28, 2024- Prices are subject to HST
- 5 Days in class/2 days precourse work
- $250 non refundable deposit required with registration, balance due by March 24, 2024
- INCLUDES LUNCH Wednesday – Sunday
- Add ons:
- Accommodation/food package: Includes Tuesday to Saturday night accommodations, Wednesday dinner, Thursday to Saturday Breakfast and Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast
- SINGLE: $550 +HST (private accommodations)
- SHARED: $350 +HST (shared accommodations with 2 to 5 other people)
WAFA (3-Day)
Wednesday April 24 - Friday April 26, 2024- Prices are subject to HST
- 3 Days in class (with precourse work required)
- $150 non refundable deposit required with registration, balance due by March 24, 2024
- INCLUDES LUNCH Wednesday- Friday
- Add ons:
- Accommodation/food package: Includes Tuesday to Thursday night accommodations, Wednesday Dinner, Thursday Breakfast and Dinner, and Friday Breakfast.
- SINGLE: $325 +HST (private accommodations)
- SHARED: $200 +HST (shared accommodations with 2 to 5 other people)
WFR Recert/Bridge (3-Day)
Friday April 26 - Sunday April 28, 2024- Prices are subject to HST
- 3 Days in class (with precourse work required)
- $150 non refundable deposit required with registration, balance due by March 24, 2024
- INCLUDES LUNCH Friday – Sunday
- Add ons:
- Accommodation/food package: Includes Thursday to Saturday night accommodations, Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast and Dinner, and Sunday Breakfast.
- SINGLE: $325 +HST (private accommodations)
- SHARED: $200 +HST (shared accommodations with 2 to 5 other people)