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.
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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:
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Course Topics Include:
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Class Status: FULL - email for waitlist options
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:
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First Responder certifications are valid for two years, followed by a one year grace period where the certification is no longer valid but recertification can still be completed through a WFR Recert course.
- 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First Responder certifications are valid for two years, followed by a one year grace period where the certification is no longer valid but recertification can still be completed through a WFR Recert course.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.
