Wilderness First Responder

A fast paced 16 or 24 hour refresher for current WFR’s; maxium of 12 students per instructor.

For those new to WMA you will become familiar with our critical system based approach.

For WMA alumni we will highlight recent changes to the curriculum and talk about some new tools and practices.

Traditional 3 day open recertification or new hybrid format with pre-course work and 2 days in person.

Typically, mornings are devoted to lectures, discussions and quizzes, while afternoons are devoted to outdoor practical skills and scenarios. Evenings are reserved for study and assignments.

Expect rescue scenarios with made-up victims and simulated wounds to prepare you for backcountry emergencies. Sessions may be videotaped for enhanced learning.

Day 1: 8 hours – Introduction/Registration

Review Study Packet, Patient Assessment System, Basic Life Support (including Healthcare Provider-level CPR), Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Nervous System, Lifts, Moves and Extrications, PAS Drills

Day 2: 8 hours

Musculoskeletal, Dislocations, Spine Management, Wounds and Burns, PAS Drills, Splints I – Extremities, Splints II – Spines, Simulation

Day 3: 8 hours

Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Environmental Injuries, PAS Drills, Simulation, Final Testing, Conclusion

All eligible students who complete this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates International’s Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certification. These certifications remain valid for three years. This certification can be used to challenge the DOT First Responder Exam, which is at the discretion of the local or state EMS authorities.

• Paramedic (NREMT-P) or Physicians Assistant (PA-C) as an instructor

• EMT or greater for assistant instructors

• All instructors are practicing medical professionals, i.e., they have actual patient contact on a regular basis and are not just instructors.

• All teaching materials are provided by Wilderness Medical Associates International at no additional cost. This includes a book of lecture handouts, SOAP Notes, our textbook, Wilderness and Rescue Medicine, and The Wilderness Medical Associates International Field Guide.

Course Fee Does Not Include:

• Travel to the course site from your location

• Lodging/camping before, during, and after the course

• Meals, snacks or beverages

• Personal clothing or gear

• Tipping/gratuity for your instructor

We highly recommend purchasing travel/trip cancelation insurance

To be eligible for a WFR recertification through this course, candidates must have completed a wilderness medical training course of at least 64 hours. Cumulative training hours from different courses are not eligible. Training must have been completed within three years of participation in our three-day Open Recertification course. Any exceptions to these conditions must be verified prior to the course by contacting the Wilderness Medical Associates International’s office. Proof of current certification is required at the start of the course.

Students without proof of certification or approval from the WMAI™ office will not be eligible for WFR certification. Only WMAI™ trained WEMTs are eligible for WEMT recertification through this course.

Upon receipt of a course roster from the sponsor, pre-course Study Guides will be mailed to students two to four weeks prior to the first day of their course.Students should complete the Study Guide in preparation for the course. It was designed to familiarize students with the essential points in the curriculum. Instructors will collect it at the beginning of the course but it will not be figured into the final grade.

Students must be at least sixteen years old to participate in the three-day Open Recertification course. Those under age eighteen will require the written consent of a parent or guardian.

Successful completion and certification is based upon:

• 100% attendance

• satisfactory performance on homework assignments and written quizzes

• demonstrated proficiency with practical skills

• a grade of 80% or higher on final written exam

All teaching materials are provided by Wilderness Medical Associates International at no additional cost. This includes a book of lecture handouts, SOAP Notes, our textbook, Wilderness and Rescue Medicine, and The Wilderness Medical Associates International Field Guide.

Students should bring appropriate clothing for the location and time of year. Rain or shine, much of our time is spent outside. Pens and a notebook are also needed.

Camping is typically available near the course site. Camping reservations and fees are not included in your course.

In some instances, on-site group camping is available for an additional fee and will be listed as an option when registering.

Wilderness Medic, LLC is committed to making reasonable accommodation to any student with special needs.

The three-day Open Recertification course may be used as a WFR recertification option for those with a current WMAI or other qualifying WFR. Only WMAI graduates are eligible to use this course as a WEMT recertification. For the WEMT recertification to be valid, WEMTs must have either a current license or certificate as an EMT-B or higher. Contact the Wilderness Medical Associates International office for more details. Within three years, graduates of this course may recertify by taking the 36-hour Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course, the 36-hour WAFA-to-WFR Bridge Course, or repeating this 24-hour Open Recertification Course.

Due to extremely high demand we have a very strict registration and cancelation policy. We can not transfer you to an other program. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PURCHASING TRAVEL INSURANCE! We recommend the TravelEx Insurance Travel Select plan with the Adventurer Plus Pak upgrade.

Program fees are non-transferable. If notice of cancellation is given in writing at least 60 days prior to the course start date, you will be refunded your full deposit except for a $50 processing fee.

If notice of cancellation is given in writing within 59 – 30 days prior to the trip start date, a cancellation fee equal to the deposit amount will be charged. If notice of cancellation is given in writing less than 30 days prior to the course start date, a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the program fee will be charged.