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Course Host: Longleaf Wilderness Medicine Dates: November 5-6, 2022 Times: 8:00am-5:00pm each day Location: Concordia University, St. Paul, MN Tuition: $285.00 Course Notes:
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About the WFR Recert
The Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed to give participants the ability to refresh skills and learn the most up-to-date, evidence based information in the field of wilderness medicine.
Course consists of self-paced, online learning that must be completed prior to the start of the in-person component and two days of in-person learning.
Course consists of self-paced, online learning that must be completed prior to the start of the in-person component and two days of in-person learning.
What topics are covered?
Topics include a review of LWM's patient assessment system, how to provide long-term care with limited resources, the decision of when to call for more help, and treatments such as splinting, wound care and management of spine injuries. The class does include a CPR/AED for Adults and Children certification.
The course schedule includes pre-course online study, classroom time, as well as extensive hands-on skills practice through medical scenarios and labs. There will be a written test for both CPR and WFR materials.
The course schedule includes pre-course online study, classroom time, as well as extensive hands-on skills practice through medical scenarios and labs. There will be a written test for both CPR and WFR materials.
Pre-Requisites and Certification Information
- A current Wilderness First Responder certificate or one that is within the previous certifying organization's grace period.
- Individuals seeking re-certification for their WFR must present proof of current certification or a certification within the previous provider's grace period no later than the first day of the course. A WFR certificate will not be issued to individuals without proof of current certification or who have a certification which has expired.
- WEMTs seeking recertification of the wilderness portion of their certification must present current EMT and WFR certifications at the start of the course.
Additional information
- LWM accepts certifications from any wilderness medicine organization that offers a WFR course that is at least 70 hours in length.
- Current WEMTs can recertify the wilderness portion of their certificate by taking a WFR Recertification course.
- LWM's certification is nationally recognized and, with training officer approval, can be used for NREMT continuing education.
- Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits are available after participation in the WFR Recert course.
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.
