Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
WFR (Hybrid)
Course Description
Essential for anyone who spends significant time in remote places or who has a professional career in the outdoors, the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course will prepare you to make difficult medical decisions in remote locations. This course is fast-paced and engaging. You’ll spend a large portion of your time outside of the classroom doing hands-on skills and realistic scenarios. In addition to scenarios, you’ll participate in several full-scale mock rescues, one of which may be at night. You will be taught by dynamic instructors who have practiced both wilderness and urban medicine. This course is ideal for all professionals operating in remote environments. Upon completion of this nationally recognized curriculum you will possess the tools and confidence to manage sick or injured patients in the backcountry for an extended period of time.
Course Format
The format for the WFR Hybrid course is 25 to 30-hours of self-paced pre-course work followed by 45-hours of in-person skill practice, practical scenarios, case studies, role playing, and simulates rescues. Attendance is required for all scheduled classes. Scenarios and practice sessions will take place both inside and outside. Simulated rescues will take place outside, rain or shine.
Prerequisites
No previous first aid training is required. You must be 16 years old to attend this course.
Certifications WFR (3 year certification) BLS (2 year certification) EPI Auto-Injector (2 year certification)
Cost
$895 Tuition and Materials (Pre-Course Materials, Field Guide, First Aid Kit, CPR Mask)
*** Acquiring the WFR Textbook is the responsibility of the student. It can be borrowed, checked-out, or purchased. Textbook information is included in the pre-course materials***
Registration & Cancellation Policies
Full payment must be received to be considered a registered participant. Cancellations must be properly communicated to the CPR World office. The timing of the cancellation notification in reference to the course start date will determine whether tuition fees are: refunded, credited or forfeited.
1 month or earlier cancellation notification = full refund, less $50 administration fee.
48-hour-30 day cancellation = full credit, redeemable with CPR World for up-to one year of the original course start date.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of course start will forfeit their tuition payment.*
* Exceptions certainly exist. Please contact CPR World with special inquiries.
Required Equipment
Please bring outdoor clothing appropriate for lying on potentially wet, muddy or snowy, cold ground playing the role of both rescuer and patient. You will need: a large day pack, water bottle, multiple clothing layers, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves and hat, sturdy boots, head lamp or flashlight, helmet, and a watch or cell phone to log time. A 3-hour evening, outdoor mock rescue may be scheduled so please have plenty of warm clothing. A small camp-style chair can be handy for outdoor sessions.
Topics Covered
Patient Assessment System
Documentation
Medical Legal
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Spinal Cord Injuries
Long-term Patient Care
Chest Injuries
Shock
Head Injuries
Wilderness Wound Management
Athletic Injuries
Fracture Management and Traction Splinting
Dislocations
Cold Injuries
Heat Illness
Altitude Illness
Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Emergencies
Abdominal Emergencies
Water Disinfection
Bites, Stings and Poisoning
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Diabetes
Search and Rescue
Leadership, Teamwork and Communication
Survival and Evacuation
Lightning
Submersion
Medical Decision-Making
Common Wilderness Medical Problems
Wilderness First Aid Kits and Rx Drug Kits