Please note: This course is a hybrid model and requires 30 hours of self-paced preparation and learning.  Materials must be completed prior to the start of the in-person class on May 1, 2021.
Course Host: Voyageur Outward Bound School
                         Twin Cities Center

Dates:  May 1-5, 2021
Times: 8:00am-5:00pm each day
Location: Apple Valley, MN
Tuition: TBA
Course Notes:
  • Course policies​
  • Online registration closes on April 16, 2021
  • Camping is available on-site
Course Topics Include:
  • ​Patient Assessment
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries and Splinting
  • Spine Care
  • Extended Patient Care
  • Evacuation Planning
  • Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Administration
  • Wound Care and Management
  • Backcountry Medical Emergencies
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Class Status: Open - email for registration link
Online registration closes on April 16, 2021

About the WFR

 The Wilderness First Responder course is the recognized industry standard for people who work or have a leadership role in remote environments including wilderness guides and trip leaders, camp counselors, research expedition members, and search and rescue team members. More information.

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

LWM Wilderness First Responder certifications are valid for two years, followed by a one year grace period where the certification is no longer valid but recertification can still be completed through a WFR Recert course.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.

Additional Information

  • The LWM Wilderness First Responder training meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and is an accepted Wilderness First Aid provider of the Boy Scouts of America.   ​
  • 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 course.