The Wilderness Medical Associates WFR curriculum has proven to be highly adaptable and well understood by a wide variety of professionals operating everywhere from the open ocean to the high mountains. Your WMA certification is readily transferable throughout much of the outdoor industry. The Wilderness First Responder course runs at least 72 hours over eight teaching days .
Full attendance is required, as is a passing grade on final tests and skills assessments.
You should expect to be occupied with training all day, every day, including one night rescue simulation. Our training is intense and comprehensive, but the schedule does include one day off in the middle to allow for a little rest, local exploration, and just to let your brain catch up on all of the information. At least half of your class time will be outdoors . Please bring the appropriate clothing and equipment for the season. Although we supply most of your training equipment, we encourage you to bring the type of gear and supplies that you would normally have with you in the back country.