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Wilderness First Responder (Hybrid)
Course Description
The Wilderness First Responder Course was developed by AdventureMed LLC, whom we partner with and provide the course material. Geared toward EMTs, Paramedics, and other First responders. This WFR Hybrid course requires approximately 50+ hours of online coursework. Following the completion of the online material, a student will be eligible to attend the 30+ hours of hands-on training. During the in-person course, students will learn the latest wilderness medicine skills for patient assessment, treatment, and evacuation. Our expert instructors employ a wide scope of teaching methods, balancing lectures with practical, hands-on skills and scenarios. Emphasis is placed not just on the materials learned, but the critical decision-making skills surrounding effective backcountry medical management.
This 70-80 hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is designed to provide an individual with an in-depth knowledge of wilderness medicine, and the basic skills to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the outdoors. This program is appropriate for professional outdoor guides and other non-medical people who want a deeper understanding of wilderness medicine.
Students will learn the latest wilderness medicine skills for patient assessment, treatment, and evacuation. Our expert instructors employ a wide scope of teaching methods, balancing lectures with practical, hands-on skills and scenarios. Emphasis is placed not just on the materials learned, but the critical decision-making skills surrounding effective backcountry medical management.
Upon course completion, students will earn the WFR certification, valid for two years (with a one-year grace period), and a CPR/BLS plus AED certification, also valid for two years.
Curriculum:
The materials below above are covered via didactic lectures, small group discussions, practical skills sessions, and live-scenario training. Each topic will describe pathology, treatment, and prevention, and provide evacuation guidelines necessary for high-quality patient care.
This curriculum is continually reviewed for best practices and adheres to the most current guidelines.
The WFR curriculum includes, but is not limited to topics such as:
• Patient Assessment Scene Review, Primary Survey, Secondary Survey
• CPR/BLS
• Bleeding and Shock
• Wound and Burn Management
• Fractures & Dislocations
• Chest Injuries
• Abdominal Injuries
• Head and Spine Injuries
• Near Drowning
• Lightning
• Heat-Related Illness
• Hypothermia & Cold-Related Illness/Injury
• Genitourinary Emergencies
• Psychology in the Wilderness
• Neurological Emergencies
• Intro to Diving Medicine
• Altitude Illness
• Avalanche Risk and Avoidance
• Law and the Wilderness
• Poisoning Emergencies
• Evacuation Guidelines
• Improvised Litters & Carries
• Skin, Wilderness Dentistry, Illness & Injury of the Eyes
Upon course completion, students will earn the WFR certification, valid for two years (with a one-year grace period), and a CPR/BLS plus AED certification, also valid for two years.
Sample Itinerary (Hybrid)
Day1
8:00-8:30 Registration, site & course introduction
8:30-11:00 patient assessment
11:00-11:30 Instructor Demo
1:30-12:00 Roll Clinic
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Bleeding and Shock infographic discussion
2:00-3:30 Wound Management Practical Skills
3:30-5:00 Scenarios
5:00-6:30 CPR
Day2
8:00-8:30 Quiz
8:30-11:00 Splinting and reductions practical skills checkoffs
11:00-12:00 Scenarios
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:30 C-Spine Review
1:30-2:30 Litters and Carries
2:30-5:00 Scenarios
5:00-7:00 Break
7:00-9:00 Night Scenario (End of recertification course)
Day3
8:00-8:30 Quiz
8:30-10:30 Scenarios
Cost-
Initial Certification $650.00
Recertification $300.00
Includes course, books, training material
- Coffee/water provided
- Wilderness First Responder Certification
- Stop the Bleed Certification,
- AHA CPR with AED Certificates
- Restroom/shower facility
What to bring
- Note-taking material
- comfortable, durable, season-appropriate clothing
- rain gear
- boots for outdoor use
- change of socks
- Basic hygiene items/towel
- water bottle
- snacks & drinks of choice
- Headlamp with extra batteries
- light day pack
- Hat (brimmed preferred) ie boonie
- camping gear if staying onsite
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