5-Day Wilderness First Responder

Course Description:

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 format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation.

Students must register at least 2 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.

Host Information:

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Room and Board:

Lodging

With lots of camping options as cheap as $5 a night, a local hostel, lodging is easy and affordable. Food is not provided, but there’s a number of full service grocery stores and some good restaurant options.

Instructors:

	Instructor Name	Location	Certifications
	Brigitte Denton	CA, United States	EMT, WEMT, CA Secondary Teaching Credential in Biological Sciences w/CLAD Emphasis, American Red Cross Instructor, American Safety & Health Institute Instructor
	Natalie Brechtel	CA, United States	EMT-B, WFR