Updates
March 4, 2021
Our priority is the ongoing health and safety our our staff, students and communities and we take this responsibility seriously. As we move forward, decisions regarding in-person courses will be made with this priority in mind.
We are actively monitoring and are making decisions about courses as dictated by public health guidelines. The information that guides our decisions comes from the CDC, WHO and state health departments in coordination with hosting organizations.
We continue to add courses to our 2021 schedule. Courses will have limited enrollment and participants required to meet LWM's Classroom Health and Wellness standards in order to participate. We look forward to welcoming you back to the classroom.
If an in-person course is not an option for you, or you would prefer an online option to refresh your skills, our online courses are designed to ensure that the skills and knowledge you depend on for response are up-to-date.
Our priority is the ongoing health and safety our our staff, students and communities and we take this responsibility seriously. As we move forward, decisions regarding in-person courses will be made with this priority in mind.
We are actively monitoring and are making decisions about courses as dictated by public health guidelines. The information that guides our decisions comes from the CDC, WHO and state health departments in coordination with hosting organizations.
We continue to add courses to our 2021 schedule. Courses will have limited enrollment and participants required to meet LWM's Classroom Health and Wellness standards in order to participate. We look forward to welcoming you back to the classroom.
If an in-person course is not an option for you, or you would prefer an online option to refresh your skills, our online courses are designed to ensure that the skills and knowledge you depend on for response are up-to-date.
Online Course Options
We continue to work to ensure that people have access to high quality wilderness medicine education, even when gathering in person is a challenge. Whether you need to extend your WFR certification or need a first aid course that better meets your recreational activities, Longleaf Wilderness Medicine has an online course option for you.
COVID-19 and 2020 Courses
Certification Extension Update
We know that maintaining a valid wilderness medicine certification is a priority for many of you and that recertification options may not be occurring with in a needed timeline.
WFA: All LWM certifications expiring between January 1 and October 1, 2020 will be extended to October 1, 2020.
CPR: All LWM certifications expiring between January 1 and October 1, 2020 will be extended to October 1, 2020.
WFR:
Please contact us if you would like to be issued a digital card with the new expiration date.
COVID-19 Resources
Whether you need some information about how to manage your stress during this period of uncertainty or are looking for some guidance on how to maintain social distance and still actively recreate, LWM has some new resources for you.
Stay well! We look forward to seeing you in class soon.
The LWM Team
We know that maintaining a valid wilderness medicine certification is a priority for many of you and that recertification options may not be occurring with in a needed timeline.
WFA: All LWM certifications expiring between January 1 and October 1, 2020 will be extended to October 1, 2020.
CPR: All LWM certifications expiring between January 1 and October 1, 2020 will be extended to October 1, 2020.
WFR:
- Any LWM WFR certification entering its grace period between January 1-October 1, 2020 will be extended to October 1, 2020. The grace period will begin on October 1, 2020.
- Any LWM WFR certification that expires (2 year valid certification period + 1 year grace period) between January 1-October 1, 2020 will have the grace period extended to October 1, 2020.
Please contact us if you would like to be issued a digital card with the new expiration date.
COVID-19 Resources
Whether you need some information about how to manage your stress during this period of uncertainty or are looking for some guidance on how to maintain social distance and still actively recreate, LWM has some new resources for you.
Stay well! We look forward to seeing you in class soon.
The LWM Team
