Wilderness First Responder - WFR

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is considered to be the 'Gold Standard' in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, Search And Rescue professionals and others who work or play in the backcountry. Our comprehensive curriculum includes a didactic, hands-on approach to learning the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage both common and potentially life-threatening medical issues that may arise in wilderness and remote environments.

We are proud to announce that we at present offer Wilderness First Responder in ii formats: an eight- or nine-day 100% in person format, every bit well as a new hybrid/online format, which incorporates a iv-twenty-four hour period in person session later on completing the online portion. And then what's the difference? While they are both fundamentally the same, the big difference is actually the length of each format and how each is setup. If y'all learn better in a relaxed setting, then peradventure the hybrid format is all-time for you. If you lot accept no time whatsoever and want to cram it all into one weekend and be done with it, so the in-person format may exist improve for you. The amount of hands-on practice is nearly identical for both formats.

Our 100% in-person Wilderness First Aid form is roughly xx hours in length (due to hands-on practical scenarios), and can be completed in a single weekend (typically all twenty-four hours Saturday and Sunday). Those who have the in-person format of this course can accept admission to the online course materials for an additional fee.

With our new online/hybrid format, since the class is online and does not take the traditional fourth dimension constraints of the standard 2 solar day in-person class (and can be done at at your own pace), this online form includes a significant amount of actress, and oft more in-depth coverage of the same topics that are covered in the 2-day in-person class. Because of this, the actual length of the online portion of this course is over 16 hours. After the online portion is completed, students must attend either a one-twenty-four hours (in person) easily-on session or the second (full) 24-hour interval of a pre-existing scheduled in-person WFA course.

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Wilderness First Aid students during a scenario

Wilderness Outset Responder is an intensive 72-fourscore hour course specifically designed for outdoor educators, adventure guides, Search and Rescue professionals, likewise as others who are in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting, or individuals who want a higher level of emergency medical preparation due to extended backcountry trips or expeditions.

This course is designed for not only those that accept side by side to no medical training – besides as medical professionals. The style we accomplish this is through our various well-proven instruction methods which address all levels of prior training and knowledge.

When taught in person, this form is typically between 8 to x consecutive days. This format offers a comprehensive look at not simply properly identifying and managing life-threatening injuries and illnesses that could announced in a wilderness setting (more than 60 minutes away from definitive care), only as well incorporates a lot of hands-on skill do, case studies, practical scenarios, evacuation planning and procedures, and other aspects of long term patient care involving wilderness context and situational awareness. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Wilderness Start Responder certification from Center for Wilderness Condom, valid for three years.

Wilderness First Aid students discussing a lesson outdoorsWhat To Expect

This intensive grade is fast paced, and focuses heavily on easily-on learning through practical scenarios, example studies, simulations and more. Students will constantly be both indoors and outdoors for simulations and practice, regardless of the conditions, barring severe inclement weather. Come up to class prepared for the weather, as we spend a lot of time outdoors training.

Class Length:

72–80 hours of instruction.

Actual course length may vary due to hands-on scenarios, skills practice & activities.

Course Format:

WFR is typically taught over 8 to 10 sequent days (delight see below).

Courses taught over 7 or eight consecutive days are typically 8 am – v pm daily, with multiple vii pm – 10 pm.
Courses taught over 9 consecutive days often include a day off (day 5), and course is 8 am – v pm daily.

Grade Tuition:

$585 – $875

Actual course tuition may vary depending on grade location, logistics, meals, lodging options, etc.

Certification:

‣ Wilderness First Responder (valid 3 years)
‣ Adult + Pediatric CPR/AED (valid ii years)
‣ Asthma Inhaler + EpiPen Administration (no expiration)

Prerequisites:

CWS requires all Wilderness Commencement Responder participants to:

  • • Be at least 16 years of age. *

  • • Current Adult + Pediatric CPR/AED certification is Non required, but is suggested .

  • • Complete the ii required forms (waiver & medical forms) prior to class. **

* The minimum age requirement to take Wilderness Commencement Responder is sixteen by the last day of the course, however younger participants may exist allowed to take the course on a case-by-example ground.
* * All Prerequisites MUST be completed at to the lowest degree 48 Hours prior to your grade start date (if a course starts on Saturday, they are due the Thursday before at Midnight). Failure to practice so will outcome in not being permitted to nourish the class with no refunds. NOTE: Admission to these forms is granted once enrollment is complete.

Audience:

This comprehensive wilderness medicine course is recommended for both front end- and backcountry guides, canoe and rafting guides, private trek groups, college/university outdoor education programs, hiking club trip leaders, wilderness therapeutic programs, EMTs and take a chance race prophylactic personnel. This grade is strongly recommended for anybody in a position of leadership who may find themselves in a backcountry, remote, or austere environment, where help may be delayed for hours or even days.