Wilderness First Responder

Description

Discover the gold standard WFR certification with Cordillera!  Now widely considered the standard across the board for search & rescue teams, outdoor guides, and recreational enthusiasts, the WFR certification is essential if you plan on spending any significant time in remote areas where supplies and resources are limited.  For many, their WFR course stands out as a formative experience in their lives.  We try to create that experience for every one of our students, and by the end of the class you’ll leave with a whole new perspective on how to approach backcountry emergencies.  From jellyfish stings to pneumothorax, we cover it all and exceed most standards required by EMT’s in a densely packed 8 days.  We customize every course to meet your needs, so course formats vary widely.  However a typical WFR course will flow as follows:

Day 1: Introductions, patient assessment system, BLS skills

Day 2: Trauma related injuries, primary body systems

Day 3: Wounds, splinting, additional skills practice & simulations

Day 4:  Medical patient assessment, patient transport, heat/ cold illness

Day 5:  Lightning, altitude, drowning, toxins, bites, stings, etc.

Day 6:  Documentation, evacuation, more complex scenarios, further skill development

Day 7: Testing (Written/ Psychomotor)

Day 8: Exam review, additional special topics, psychological first aid, continuing education, course wrap-up

Make no mistake about it, this course is demanding.  Be prepared to be “bloody”, dirty, and work hard throughout the duration of the course.  Students often have to put in additional hours between class days.  By the end, you’ll know why getting a WFR cert from Cordillera means a little more.  We can’t wait for you to join us!