Desert Mountain Medicine partners with LivedX to offer college credit through the University of Colorado Denver for DMM WFA and WFR courses.
College Credit Pricing – Through University of Colorado – Denver*
*Note, these credits are eligible to be transferred to most other universities, please consult your universities admin office for details.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) 1 Credit: $224*
- Collected upon DMM course registration:
- $100 LivedX fee
- $5 DMM processing and administrative fee
- Collected by the University of Colorado Denver after completion of the LivedX Program:
- $119 per credit
- Available on any WFA course or specialty WFA course
WFR Recertification (WRC) 2 Credits: $343*
- Collected upon DMM course registration:
- $100 LivedX fee
- $5 DMM processing and administrative fee
- Collected by the University of Colorado Denver after completion of the LivedX Program:
- $119 per credit
- Available on any WRC course.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) 3 Credits: $462*
- Collected upon DMM course registration:
- $100 LivedX fee
- $5 DMM processing and administrative fee
- Collected by the University of Colorado Denver after completion of the LivedX Program:
- $119 per credit
- Available on any WFR course.
*Please note college-credit fees are in addition to DMM course tuition.
What to Expect
When You Register
Select the checkbox for “Would you like to receive College Credit with your course?” to register to receive college credit.
Before Your Course
Check the box during registration to receive a college-credit when you register for your DMM course. The LivedX team will send you instructions on how to register on LivedX. You’ll want to register on LivedX shortly before or during your course.
During Your Course
Complete your DMM course. It is the student’s responsibility to create a LivedX account. You’ll receive instructions and support from the LivedX team when you register for your DMM course. LivedX assignments can be completed during your course or afterward.
After Your Course
Complete your LivedX assignments. Once all assignments are complete, you’ll receive instructions from the LivedX team on how to register with University of Colorado Denver as a continuing education student and claim your credits and transcript.
University of Colorado Calendar
Summer Semester – Registration for the Livedx program to receive college credit must be competed between June 1st and July 31st or each year.
*Students will gain access to Livedx around the time of their course registration through DMM and may complete the Livedx assignments anytime after they finish their in-person wilderness medicine course, regardless on the time of year. Before or after finishing with the Livedx program, the student will need to fill out the Undergraduate Continuing and Professional Education Application. After the student is accepted they will need to register for college credit as Undergraduate Non-Degree Student through CU Denver and Livedx between June 1st and July 31st. Further instructions on how to fill out the application and register are linked here. Once registered, college credit will be granted at the end of the summer semester.
*Students may start this college credit process through Livedx at any time, even years after they’ve completed their in-person wilderness medicine course with DMM. However, students MUST finish their LivedX assignments and apply for credit within the same calendar year in which they originally enrolled.
About LivedX
LivedX is a ‘credit for prior learning’ platform that allows students to convert their experiences (lived and learned) into credentials. LivedX serves as a student success tool to enable students to document their lived and learned experiences into transferable skills credentials. These credentials could be used in multiple ways such as on online portfolio and/or college credits.
College Credit FAQ
I’m a high school student. Can I still earn college credit?
Yes! High school students are eligible to receive college credit.
I’m not currently enrolled in college. Can I still earn college credit?
Yes! You do not need to be enrolled at a college or university to earn college credit with DMM and UC Denver
I’m currently enrolled at a college or university. Can I earn credit for my DMM course with my home institution?
Ask your academic advisor. DMM is happy to work with your institution.
I already took a DMM course last year, can I still get credit?
Yes! DMM alumni who completed their course within the past 12 months can earn college credit for their course.
Can I earn credit for my WRC course?
Reach out to info@desertmountainmedicine.com with WRC college credit inquiries.
Can I use my Americorps, scholarships, or other financial aid to earn credit?
Reach out to admissions@ucdenver.edu for more information.
I’m a DMM instructor candidate. Can I earn credit for the Instructor Training course?
Yes! DMM instructor candidates can earn 3 credits for successfully completing a DMM ITC course.
Can I choose which semester I enroll in to complete my LivedX assignments and receive credit?
Yes, students can request to be enrolled in a future semester if they’re near the semester deadline or prefer to complete their LivedX assignments at a slightly later date. Please note that students must complete their LivedX assignments and complete their application for credit within the same calendar year in which they originally enrolled in the LivedX course.
What happens if I don’t complete the LivedX assignments and complete my application for credit before the semester ends?
Students who don’t complete before the end of the semester will be allowed to continue working in the next semester for no additional fees. However, students must complete their LivedX assignments and complete their application for credit within the same calendar year in which they originally enrolled. This is especially important for fall semester enrollees to be aware of, as their access to LivedX will expire at the end of the calendar year.
What happens if I don’t complete the LivedX assignments and complete my application for credit by the end of the calendar year?
Students who fail to complete their LivedX assignments and application for credit within the calendar year will have to re-enroll and repay the annual user fee ($100).
How long do the LivedX assignments take?
Tentatively expect a 1 credit WFA to take approximately 1 hour and a 3-credit WFR to take approximately 2 hours.
I earned a WFA or WFR certification through another company. Can I earn college credit for that course with DMM?
No. College credit from University of Colorado Denver is only offered for DMM courses.