Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - 80 Hrs
Current Wilderness First Responder Courses
View our full course schedule Here. If we do not currently have any WFR Courses available, checkout our affiliates below, or email Becky with questions!
All students who receive certifications from Utah State University or Desert Mountain Medicine will still be eligible for DMM’s online continuing education portal in addition to Backcountry Ready’s Scenario Practice Sessions.
Have a group of 10 or more? Email us directly about coordinating a custom WFR course.Becky@BackcountryReady.com
WFR Frequently Asked Questions:
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Our Wilderness First Responder Courses are 80 hrs in total length. The first 30 hours are on-line in a self-paced format. The remaining 50 hours are in person, in accordance with WMEC guidelines.
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Wilderness First Responder - 3 years
Wilderness CPR - 3 years
Wilderness Anaphylaxis Training - 2 years
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If you have a group of 10 or more, inquire about setting up a private WFR course for your group. Class scheduling can be configured based on your group’s needs. Email Becky for more information:
Becky@BackcountryReady.com
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Unfortunately, you must be in attendance for the entire course in order to receive a WFR certification. If you have to miss part of the course for any reason, you may still receive a Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) or Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification instead.
