NOLS Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

Location: Outdoor UW- Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706.

Cost: Hoofer Member $750.00 Non Hoofer Member $800.00 

Registration: must fully pay to be registered. Cancellations within 30 days will not receive a refund. Cancellations prior to 30 days are subject to a $35 non-refundable fee. 

Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM most days, there will be some late night scenarios as well. Attendance is mandatory, so please clear your schedules.

Description: The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is an 80 hour course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute. The WFR course is designed to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments. Prerequisites: No previous first aid training is required. You must be 16 years old to attend this course. Certification: Participants are required to pass both written and practical examinations to obtain WFR and CPR certification. Successful course completion earns you a WMI Adult & Child CPR certification and a WMI Wilderness First Responder certification. EMTs will earn a Wilderness EMT certification. All certifications are current for two years. Should I take the WFR or WFA? The WFA is a two day course that primarily focuses on the basic of how to respond to an emergency situation in a remote area. This is perfect for people who are on remote day hikes or shorter trips with friends. This covers class really focuses on the Patient Assessment System and how to start making decisions on patient care. The WFR is an industry standard for outdoor professionals with outdoor schools and guide companies. If you are leading a group in remote areas, this can provide you with more in depth knowledge and practice dealing with a variety of First aid situtations.