Keep your skills sharp and your certification current with our Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR-R) course, offered in partnership with SOLO Wilderness Medicine. This 2 day course is designed for WFR-certified individuals who need to refresh and update their wilderness medicine knowledge. Through hands-on practice and scenario-based learning, you’ll review essential skills, learn the latest protocols, and ensure you’re prepared to handle medical emergencies in remote environments. Stay ready for the wilderness by renewing your WFR certification!
Recommended For: Students whose current WFR Certification is due to expire.
Prerequisites: Previous WFR Certification
Certifications Received:
• 3-Year Wilderness First Responder Certification
WFR-R Course Dates
WFR-R Course Outline
Topics Covered
- Patient Assessment
- Treatment of Common Injuries
- Treatment of Medical Emergencies
- Basic Wilderness Survival Skills
- Introduction to Rescue and Evacuation
What to expect
Course will begin 8:00am. Students can plan to spend 8-10 hours/day in the course with breaks for meals. This course provides both hands-on and classroom-style training. We will have both indoor and outdoor scenarios, so dressing appropriately for the weather is a necessity. CPR & AED/Basic Life Support are not included in the course, but can be added for an additional charge. You can sign up for the BLS course on our store when you book for the WFR-R course.
This certification is not valid without CPR certification. The course can be taken with or without CPR certification (additional fee required for CPR course), depending on whether a student already has current certification at the time of the course.
Packing List
You should plan to wear or have with you clothing that will be appropriate to the season and location where you will be taking your course. Weather permitting, we will be spending a significant portion of the class time out-of-doors. The following list is to SUPPLEMENT the clothing you will be wearing and is to be considered a minimum. You are free to supplement it with anything else you would normally carry. You will be using your equipment to provide care, build splints, and to keep yourself and OTHERS warm. Please note, we use moulage throughout the training that can stain some clothing, therefore, you may want to bring older or darker clothing to wear for scenarios.
Required Items:
The following items should be packed for each class:
- Pack to put everything in (2500 cu in or large) or duffle bag
- Raingear tops and Bottoms (no ponchos, water proof versus water resistant)
- 2 Warm Hats (synthetic* or wool)
- 1 Pair Warm Gloves or Mittens (synthetic* or wool)
- 2 Pair Warm socks (synthetic* or wool) or wool)
- Warm Top and Bottom Layer (synthetic* or wool)
- 2 Pair Warm socks (synthetic* or wool)
- 2 Water Bottles (1 liter/quart or larger)
- Hiking boots or Sturdy Hiking Shoes (no Five Fingers shoes please)
- Notebook with Pen/Pencil
- Watch with Second Hand (or digital with seconds)
*Polyester or Polypropylene (Capilenetm, Bergelenetm, Dri-Climetm, etc.) We do not recommend cotton which loses its ability to hold heat if wet.
Highly Recommended:
- Headlamp or Flashlight (don’t forget extra batteries and bulbs)
- Pocket Knife
- Insect Repellent (in season)
- Sunglasses and Sunscreen
- 40 feet Small Diameter Cord (parachute cord is fine)
- Sleeping Pad (Ensolite, Thermarest, Ridgerest, etc.)
- 10’ X 10’ 4-6 mil Plastic Tarp (for shelter building)
- Bandanas/Cravats of any kind