The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification (Hybrid WFR-Recert) course is a 2-day, 24-hour course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine to recertify participants who currently hold a Wilderness First Responder Certification. The WFR-Recert course is designed to refresh your skills and knowledge in making critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations.
Pre-work allows you to review the curriculum at your own pace, and focus on the hands-on element during your two days on course. You'll just need to complete all online components, including a written exam, prior to the course.
You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!
You must currently hold a Wilderness First Responder Certification, or be in your 1-year recertification period. You must be 16 years old to attend this course.
Participants are required to pass both written and practical examinations to obtain WFR and CPR certification. Successful course completion earns you a WMI Adult & Child CPR certification and a WMI Wilderness First Responder certification. EMTs will earn a Wilderness EMT certification. All certifications are current for two years.
Primary classroom instruction will be held at:
Mendota Lodge, Lower Level Memorial Union
800 Langdon St.
Madison, Wi 53706
We are not able to offer housing or camping for this course. There are hotels and hostels available nearby. Food will not be provided, but there are plenty of options available for purchase in the building and at nearby locations to Memorial Union. There is a refrigerator and microwave to chill and warm food.
You can find more information about planning your visit to campus here.
Registration and all customer service for this course is handled by NOLS Wilderness Medicine.
*Hoofer Club Leader Scholarship/Grant: If you are a current Hoofer club member and are hoping to take on more leadership within your club you may qualify for a scholarship/grant to offset the cost of this course. Please submit your application as soon as possible by applying through the links on hooferleaders.org. If you are awarded the scholarship/grant you will receive a follow-up email with directions on how to register for the course using a discount code.
Outdoor UW is sponsoring a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder course through NOLS Wilderness Medicine.
Outdoor UW is sponsoring a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course through NOLS Wilderness Medicine.
