Please note: This course is a hybrid model and requires 35+ hours of self-paced preparation and learning. Materials must be completed prior to the start of the in-person class on October 1, 2026.
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Course Host: Pinehaven Christian Ranch
St. Ignatius, MT In-Person Dates: October 1-5, 2026 Times: 8:00am-5:30pm each day Location: Pinehaven Christian Ranch St. Ignatius, MT Tuition:
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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:
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
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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
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.
