WildMed
Wilderness First Responder - Re-Certification
Students may re-certify their Wilderness First Responder certification by taking one of the following:
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid - 4 days.
- Wilderness First Responder - Bridge - 4 days.
- Open WFR Re-certification (see details below) - 3 days.
Details
Duration: 3-4 days (depending on whether it is held in conjunction with a WAFA or Bridge, or as a stand-alone course)
Format: Mix of classroom and outdoor sessions (rain or shine)
Cost: $429
Pre-requisites:
- 18+ years of age (16-17 with parental permission)
- A high school education (or equivalent) is recommended (but not required) in order to master the required knowledge and skills.
- Completion of review material prior to the beginning of the course - emailed to all registrants.
Eligibility
In order to qualify as a re-cert, the participant must hold a current WFR certification with a minimum of 64 hours of continual training (cumulative training hours from different courses are not eligible). Previous training may be from any recognized organization, provided that the course was taken not more than three years prior to the date of re-certification. Any exceptions to these conditions must be discussed with our office at time of registration. The Instructor will need to see the original certification and if no proof of certification is available, or prior approval has not been obtained from our office, the student will not be eligible for re-certification.
Open Re-certification Courses - Details
This course is held over just three days and therefore cannot be combined with a WAFA or Bridge course. In order to provide as many options as possible, most of our re-certs are held in conjunction with these other courses. Open Re-certs are primarily scheduled as private courses for large groups, but we also schedule a few in large centres in the spring and the fall. If you want to attend an Open Re-cert, be sure to check the number of days required before you register.
The Open Re-Cert will focus largely on the application of assessment and treatment skills. Students can expect the simulations to integrate knowledge from past training, and so it is especially important for those who took their initial training with another provider to review the study guide that they will receive upon registration.
Required Equipment:
- Notebook and pencil/pen
- Watch with a second-hand for taking vitals
- Indoor/outdoor clothing appropriate to the weather
- Footwear for rough terrain
FAQ
For more details about this course, including what to expect and how to prepare, please view our Wilderness Medicine FAQ.
Course Overview
Students can expect three or four full, intense days of instruction. Be prepared to focus on the course material, including evening review. It is not possible to engage in any other significant activity (ie: a job or school) while participating in this course.
Certification Standards
To receive certification as a Wilderness First Responder, students will be required to pass the written and practical final exams as well as satisfactorily perform the skills within the scope of Wilderness First Responder training. The written exam is the same exam used on all 80 hour Wilderness First Responder courses, and the passing score is 80% or better. A comprehensive review package will be mailed to the student and must be completed before the start of the course.
Take Aways
- Wilderness First Responder Certification Card and Patch
- Basic Life Saving (BLS) CPR Certification (Adult/Child/Infant)
- Course Texts
