The Open Recertification course is open to graduates of any wilderness-based first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option. Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’ Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certifications. WMA WEMS graduates with a current EMS license may also recertify the… Read more »
Host: Canadian Ecology Center
HYBRID COURSE
- WAFA – May 25-26 in person (+2 days mandatory online pre-course learning)
- 5D WFR – May 25-29 in person (+25 hours mandatory online pre-course learning)
- Bridge/Recert – May 27-29 (+1 day mandatory online pre-course learning)
Must be 16 years old to register. Deposit required upon registration. Deadline to register is 2-weeks prior to course start date to allow delivery of required pre-course material and course work.
Food &Lodging::
Full Package Option Available (additional fee applies) – Includes Course Tuition – Private cabin accommodations for day of course start to course completion – All meals beginning with lunch on first day of course and concluding with lunch on last day of course.
Optional pre-course accommodation/breakfast available for an additional $25 + HST.
– WFR Full Package – $1325 + HST
– WAFA Full Package – $775 + HST
– RECERT/BRIDGE Full Package – $825 + HST
Travel Directions::
Course will be held at the Canadian Ecology Centre (a non-profit outdoor education facility) which is a located within Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. The centre is located approximately 40min east of North Bay or 10min west of the town of Mattawa on Hwy 17.
Directions and maps to the CEC:
Bridge (WAFA to WFR)
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The WAFA to WFR Bridge course upgrades the Wilderness Advanced First Aid to a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) in 4 days. This course must be taken within 3 years of receiving the WMA International WAFA certification or an equivalent from another provider. The WFR is the definitive medical training course for all outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. This course may be used as a… Read more »
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day… Read more »
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
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An entry-level course designed for professionals working in significantly remote settings for days or weeks. Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments.… Read more »