WFR Recertification

Course Details

Alt tuition price for students.  This 8-day, 80-hour course from Wilderness Medical Associates provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed.

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Instructor: Alice Henshaw
Host: Cornell Outdoor Education
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Date
1/17/25 - 1/19/25
Cost
$495.00
Location
Ithaca, New York United States

WFR Recertification

Course Details

Lodging available on site in shared cabins for $30/night. Access to kitchen with fridge, microwave, toaster.

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Instructor: Darren Stokes
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Date
12/6/24 - 12/8/24
Cost
$375.00
Location
Buena Vista, Colorado United States

WFR Recertification

Course Details

This WFR Recertification course will be conducted within the first three days of a full WFR course (5 Day format). Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

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Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
8/14/24 - 8/16/24
Cost
$395.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States

WFR Recertification

Course Details

This course is taught in English. The course site, Ciel et Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, QC. The beautiful property is surrounded by hundreds of acres of backcountry where you can hike, run, bike, cross-country ski and connect with nature.

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Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
3/13/25 - 3/16/25
Cost
CA$579.00
Location
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

WFR Recertification

Course Details

This course is taught in English. The course site, Ciel et Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, QC. The beautiful property is surrounded by hundreds of acres of backcountry where you can hike, run, bike, cross-country ski and connect with nature.

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Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
4/24/25 - 4/27/25
Cost
CA$579.00
Location
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

WFR Recertification

Course Details

Course is offered in beautiful Boulder, CO. World-class climbing, hiking, skiing and so much more are available right outside of the classroom.

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Instructor: Sarah Fritz
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Date
12/16/24 - 12/18/24
Cost
$400.00
Location
Boulder, Colorado United States

WFR Recertification

Course Details

Course is offered in beautiful Boulder, CO. World-class climbing, hiking, skiing and so much more are available right outside of the classroom.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Eli LaMouria
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Date
11/25/24 - 11/27/24
Cost
$400.00
Location
Boulder, Colorado United States

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