WFR certification course in Laramie, WY
Course Host: University of Wyoming Campus Recreation
​                          Laramie, WY

Registration opens January 12, 2026

​Dates:  Saturday-Wednesday, March 14-18, 2026
Times: 8:00am-5:30pm each day
Location: University of Wyoming - Laramie
Tuition: Current UW Students: $550.00
                UW Community and Public: $650.00

Course Notes:
​Course Materials:
For registrations completed prior to February 11:
  • Physical course materials will be mailed no later than February 12.
  • Online material access will be provided no later than February 12.
For registrations completed February 12 or after:
  • Materials will be made available on an ongoing basis.

​Tuition includes shipment of course materials within the United States.  International shipping requires an additional fee that is the responsibility of the course participant.
Course-Specific Details
  • This course is a hybrid model and requires 35 hours of self-paced preparation and learning.   
  • Online course materials must be completed to 100% prior the start of class on March 14.  There are no exceptions to this requirement. 
  • Read this course's welcome letter to get more information about course components, due dates, and what to expect.
Class Status: Open

About the WFR

LWM's Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is designed to prepare participants to confidently assess, manage, and make critical decisions during medical emergencies in remote and low-resource environments where definitive care may be delayed.

This comprehensive 80-hour hybrid course blends foundational knowledge with hands-on application. Students complete approximately 35 hours of self-paced online learning to build core medical understanding, followed by 45 hours of in-person instruction focused on skill development and real-world application. The in-person portion emphasizes hands-on labs, patient assessment practice, treatment simulations, and realistic medical scenarios that strengthen critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership under pressure.

At the end of the 80-hour WFR course, participants will have both the knowledge and skills to:
  • Confidently assess injured and ill individuals 
  • Stabilize life-threatening injuries
  • Create and manage patient care in limited resource environments
  • Coordinate evacuation
  • Lead under pressure 
Course Topics Include:
  • ​Patient Assessment
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries and Splinting
  • Spine Care
  • Extended Patient Care​ and Evacuation Planning
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  • Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Administration
  • Wound Care and Management
  • Backcountry Medical Emergencies

Certification information

Successful completion is based on attendance, participation, demonstration of skill competence, and a written exam. Participants who meet completion requirements will receive the following certifications:
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • CPR and AED for Adults and Children
  • Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration

Certification Length: 2 years + 1 year of additional certification with completion of continuing education

Course policies

Please read and review LWM's Course Policies, including attendance and cancellation, prior to enrolling.  Enrollment does require your acknowledgment and acceptance of these policies.

Continuing education

This CE activity is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) for 70 BEMT CEH.
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​The WFR is approved for a significant number of core and elective credits for the Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine through the Wilderness Medical Society.  Please contact us for further details.

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