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Wilderness Emergency Medicine - Wilderness First Responder Certification Winter 2025

This course covers the curriculum and training for the nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. The course meets for 9 consecutive days – January 22-30th – from ~9am-5pm (including weekends) for a total of 72-80 hours of instruction. Attendance at all sessions is required (along with passing written and practical exams) to receive credit/certification. Upon successful completion, students will receive WFR certification from SOLO (soloschools.com), a national leader in wilderness medicine. WFR certification is “the industry standard for professional guides and outdoor leaders; it is also recommended for all recreationalists engaged in high-risk activities or remote multi-day trips where communication and outside assistance is questionable. WFR graduates often care for patients in remote locations, in challenging weather, and with limited equipment.” (WMEC, 2024) Topics covered include: patient assessment, traumatic problems, environmental medicine, and medical problems.