WFR Recertification Course (WRC)

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.

Course participants will not only review foundational knowledge but also actively apply newly learned skills and guidelines through relevant hands-on scenarios and simulations, fostering an engaging and active learning experience.

Our Hybrid WRC curriculum, following the Certification Standards established by the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC), not only enables recertification reciprocity but also ensures employer recognition, validating the importance of your certification.

Click here to review recertification eligibility criteria.

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course (WRC)

The Hybrid WRC format offers 8 hours of self-paced, online instruction followed by two consecutive days in the classroom. The online component is hosted on CANVAS®, a cloud-based classroom and powerful learning management system that allows individual students to work at a personalized pace. The online material consists of reading assignments, case studies, videos, photos, animations, quizzes, and a midterm exam and is available approximately 1 month before the in-person classroom section.   

The hybrid format works best for self-motivated individuals with good time management skills that have access to a smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop, and high-speed internet. This instructional format provides opportunities for course participants to learn at their own speed, during their most convenient times, in their own space. 

During the classroom section, course participants integrate their knowledge via drills, skill stations, scenarios, simulations, and discussions with the same instructor team that support them during the online component.

Registration for the Hybrid WRC includes both the online and classroom sections. In the event that an individual is unable to meet in-person, or a classroom section is canceled, course participants have the flexibility to transfer to another 2-day classroom section as long as it is within 1-year of completing the online component. 

Course Details

Course Hours: 24

Structure:

  • 8 hours of self-paced online work
  • 16 hours (2 days) in-person

Certifications:

  • WFR Recertification (3 years)
  • CPR/AED (3 years)
  • WAT (2 years)

Prerequisite: Current WFR certification

Credits: Earn college credits through the University of Colorado Denver.  More info…

CE Hours: WRC courses are eligible for up to 18 EMT continuing education hours with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and the Colorado state EMS office. Review WRC CEU Itemized List  for a breakdown of available hours, and reach out to learn more about EMS continuing education with DMM. 

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

Wilderness First Responder Refresher Course (WRC) Course Schedule

Provider: University of Idaho
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $380
Provider: International Alpine Guides
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Utah State University - OP
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $395
Provider: DMM at Warren Tech Central
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine- Moab
Format: Hybrid
Specialty Course
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Colorado Mesa University
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: International Alpine Guides
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $395
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine - Indian Creek
Format: Hybrid
Specialty Course
Cost: $375
Provider: Creeks To Peaks Rescue
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Colorado Mountain College – Spring Valley Campus
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: International Alpine Guides - June Lake
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $365
Provider: Intuition Consulting
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: International Alpine Guides
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine @ Old City Park
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Vail Mountain School
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $375
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $350