WFR Recertification Course (WRC)
24 Hours of Course Work
3 year certification
Certificates: WFR + CPR + WAT
Recertify your WFR every three years with our WFR Recertification Course (WRC). Professionals, keep your certifications up-to-date and learn the latest on wilderness medicine and care.
The 24-hour WRC refreshes a current WFR with new research in wilderness medicine based on the Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines and updated industry-standard guidelines set forth by the Wilderness Education Medicine Collaborative (WMEC). Course participants will review foundational knowledge and apply newly learned skills and guidelines via hands-on scenarios and simulations.
We offer our Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course (WRC) in 3-Day and Hybrid 2-Day formats. Our Hybrid WRC format meets the WMEC’s minimum requirement of 16 hours delivered in person and is devoted to hands-on, practical skills and simulations. The learning outcomes of the traditional and hybrid course formats are the same.
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Wilderness First Responder Refresher Course (WRC) Course Schedule
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
CAPCE
Cost: $350
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Creeks To Peaks Rescue
Format: Hybrid
CAPCE
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
CAPCE
Cost: $350
Provider: Colorado Mountain College – Spring Valley Campus
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Backcountry Ready
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $450
Provider: International Alpine Guides - June Lake
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $365
Provider: International Alpine Guides
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine @ Pueblo Community College- Fremont Campus
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine @ Old City Park
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine Headquarters
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine Headquarters
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine - Indian Creek
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $385
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $385
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $385
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $385
Hours: 24
Length: 3 days (Self-paced online component + 2 days for Hybrid Course)
Training: WRC (3 year certification), CPR (3 year certification), WAT (2 year certification)
Prerequisite: Valid WFR completion card
Credits: College credits are available when registering for a course sponsored by an institution of higher education.
CEU: Continuing education credits may be available through your organization or employer. Reach out to learn more.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE CONTENT
- Wilderness Medicine Guidelines
- Wilderness Recreation Law & Liability
- Wilderness Risk Management
- Patient Assessment
- Basic Life Support
- Airway Management & Adjuncts
- Complex Traumatic Injuries
- Dilocations
- Spine Injury Management
- Vacuum Spine Board
- Complex Backcountry Medical Problems
- Backcountry Medication Management
- Wilderness Anaphylaxis Training
- Genitourinary Issues
- Mental Health Illnesses
- Complex Environmental Medicine
- Avalanche Burial Resuscitation
- Professional Incident Documentation
- Professionally Calling A Rescue
- Incident Management
- Leadership & Critical Thinking During An Incident
- Psychological First Aid