Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
The WFR course is the standard level of medical training for professional outdoor recreation industry field staff who work on multi-day, overnight trips in remote environments. The WFR training is an excellent choice for search and rescue personnel and those working in remote industries or disaster relief. Our robust, comprehensive, and practical curriculum has gained popularity among outdoor enthusiasts, endurance athletes, and adventure travelers who push their boundaries in remote areas with limited resources, unreliable communication, and the potential for delayed or self-rescue.
Course participants will develop strong patient assessment skills, adopt treatment tools to stabilize life-threatening conditions, and learn prolonged field care in challenging environments. Most importantly, this training will prepare individuals to prevent many environmental illnesses and proactively manage pre-existing conditions in the field. Individuals will also develop the confidence to request a rescue professionally and to execute the evacuation of a medical or trauma patient.
Our 80-hour course curriculum follows 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.
The WFR course is eligible for 80 continuing education hours (CEHs) for EMS professionals through the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
