Full Course - $290
Recert Course $100
Welcome to our WFR course. Our goal is to provide the highest quality and a low cast WFR course. Here are the simple steps to become WFR certified
1, The first is to enroll in one or our hands on courses or show proof of current practical skill knowledge such as a current EMT etc.
2. Then you will need to pass the written exam after you complete your study.
The material is all free on this site. We charge only for taking the WFR certification examination.
Where do your fees go? No salaries are paid with your fees. We do pay the teachers an hourly rate and rent the location to teach. But any profits support wilderness medicine education at the University of Utah’s School of Medicine.
How long will the course take? If you are new to the material, you can expect to study 2-4 weeks in your free time. This is 50 hours of at home coursework plus 30 hours of in person hands on practical skills time. If you are familiar with this material, it will be much quicker.
1. Practical Skills-Hand on Training
You will need to enroll in one of our hands-on practical courses. these are taught all throughout the spring. These two day courses will teach you the hands on skills that are required to obtain a WFR. A list of these courses is below. Once you have taken this course, you will be give a code to take the written exam
Sign up for a Course listed below
If you have a current certificate showing you have the practical skills already, email us and explain why this should be waived and we will send you the code for the WFR certification exam. Email us by clicking here.
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2. Study for the Wilderness First Responder Exam
Subjects for the WFR Examinaiton
Assessment of a Patient in the Wilderness
The Management of Wounds in the Wilderness
The Wilderness Management of Bites and Stings
Lightning
Flash Floods
Infectious Diseases - Diarrhea
Ticks
Reducing the Risk of Mosquito Bites
Heat Related Illnesses
Cold Related Illnesses
Law and the Wilderness
Medical Problems in the Wilderness
Water Safety and Drowning
Avalanche
Altitude
Wilderness Skin Problems
Eye Problems in the Wilderness
Wilderness Dentistry
Wilderness First Aid Kits
Water Treatment
Management of Hand and Wrist Injuries
High Velocity Sports Injuries
Children in the Wilderness
Sunscreens
Recertification
If you have already earned a WFR, and you want to rectify, you can do this by taking the recertification exam. It is online. You will study online prior to taking the examination. You will need to study the following modules in detail. There are a few questions from general WFR subjects. You can review the text, listen to a podcast or take a practice test to build your knowledge base. The re rt test is shorter than the WFR certification exam. Study the follow subjects in detail.
Patient assessment, Bites and stings, Hot and Cold injuries, Wound manage,ment
Register for the Recertification Exam by clicking here.
How to Study
You will study the following subjects on your own. When you are done and when you feel ready, you will click the link below and it will direct you to the certification examination. If you pass, a certificate will be given to you online at that time.
Step 1. Download the WFR Textbook
As you begin your study of the WFR program you should download the textbook. This is the most up-to-date text on wilderness medicine education. You can use it as a primary study tool, or as a reference text. It is updated frequently. You can use another service such as Notability to mark it up and make notes.
Step 2. Baseline Study
Follow the subject list given above as a guide.. Study by doing one (or more) of the following, depending on which way you learn best: This will give you the foundation needed to understand the material.
TEXTBOOK: Read the textbook either as a primary source of information or in addition to other study sources
PODCASTS: Most students listen to the podcasts. They are found on iTunes, Spotify and other hosting services. Look for AWLS or Advanced Wilderness Life Support. You can follow along in the textbook.
POWERPOINT: If you need more help, you can watch a powerpoint lecture on a subject
Whether you have studied the practical skills in person you should watch these practical skill videos to solidify your knowledge. .
Click here to work on these valuable practice tests. Many students use only these to study the subjects. There are questions on all topics with answers and explanations. The certification exam questions are taken from these questions.
Step 4. Practice Tests
Are you ready to pass your certification exam? Click on the link and take the exam. Questions about the exam are answered on the landing page. The test is timed and must be done in one sitting and may only be taken once. Good luck! You will need a password to take the exam. If you don’t have one, click here to ask for the password. A certificate will be presented at the end of the examination if you pass.
