Bridge (WAFA to WFR)

Sponsor/Host: Upper Canyon Outfitters

Location: Alder, MT 59710 - United States

Dates: 5/1/2021 - 5/4/2021

Course Description:

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 recertification for those holding a current WFR certification or equivalent from another provider whose original WFR training was at least 64 hours in length. Current WMA International Wilderness EMS Upgrade students may also use this course to recertify the wilderness portion of their certification.

**If you are using this course to recertify a WMA WEMS Upgrade certification it is your responsibility to let the sponsor know when registering, and to inform the instructor on the first day of class.**

Sponsor/Host Information:

Contact Info:
for registration or
course questions

Room and Board:

Upper Canyon Outfitters is
offering lodging and meals.
Lodging and meals is $150 a
night. If you just want to
purchase lunch, the cost of that
is $16.

Registration Information:

Ruby Valley Search and Rescue and staff of Upper Canyon
Outfitters can sign up for this course for $450.

To Register:

Please click here and fill out the form to let the sponsor know of your interest in the course. Someone from the sponsoring organization will be in touch to let you know if there is space in the course and to complete your registration. Filling out this form does not guarantee your spot in the course.

Instructors:

  Instructor Name Location Certifications
Zach Vanderwall Zach Vanderwall MT, United States EMT-B, WEMT, BLS Lead
Courtney Vanderwall Courtney Vanderwall MT, United States EMT-B, WEMT, BLS Assist

Contact Sponsor for Enrollment Info:

Please complete the following form, which will be forwarded to the course sponsor, who will assist you in completing the registration process.

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  • Please enter the name of the person who will be taking the course.
  • ****If you are using this course to recertify a WMA WEMT if is your responsibility to make sure sponsor knows when registering, and to inform the instructor on the first day of class.**
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  • Thank you for expressing interest in this course. Someone from the Sponsoring organization will be in contact to complete your registration. Please note - filling out this form does not register you for the course, you must talk to the sponsor and pay the course fee to finalize registration.
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