The purpose of a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is to provide advanced medical training for outdoor professionals, guides, and serious adventurers who need to manage complex emergencies in remote and challenging environments. This intensive program goes beyond basic first aid, covering patient assessment, trauma care, medical emergencies, environmental injuries, and prolonged field care—preparing responders to stabilize patients for hours or even days during evacuation delays. Through rigorous hands-on scenarios and simulations, WFR students develop the critical thinking and technical skills needed to act decisively in life-threatening situations where definitive medical care is far away. The course is ideal for those who lead groups in the backcountry or work in wilderness settings where advanced medical response is essential.
Fee
Students: $895.00
Members: $895.00
Non-Members: $895.00
Certification Earned Upon Successful Completion
National Outdoor Leadership School, Wilderness First Responder (valid for 2 years)
