The Wilderness First Responder courses by Remote Medical International focus exclusively on the decision making skills, judgement, and techniques needed by care providers when evacuation is hours to days away. With emphasis on hands-on medical training and the theoretical knowledge necessary to function in remote areas, Wilderness First Responders certified with RMI will feel confident providing medical care in remote environments and will posses a strong foundation to progress to more advanced levels of training.

Intended Audience The Wilderness First Responder course is designed for individuals who have a high-likelihood of using their training in the field. WFR certification is considered the standard for professionals working as guides, trip leaders, outdoor educators, and for expedition personnel working in remote areas.

Skills & Topics Taught Course topics include patient assessment, splinting, wound management, environmental emergencies, medication administration, eye emergencies, dental emergencies, as well as specialized rescue, aeromedical evacuation, and more. Emphasis is placed on real-time scenarios where skills are learned in the classroom and labs are honed in the field. View a full Wilderness First Responder Course Schedule.

Course Format The Wilderness First Responder is typically taught over ten days. Each day, instructors focus on providing a balance of lecture, interactive discussions, scenarios, real case reviews, and practical labs. In order to ensure the course is as realistic as possible, all of our courses feature the latest equipment, such as AED trainers, oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, litters, backboards, immobilization devices, portable altitude chambers, and wound management supplies. Students will also practice improvising with limited supplies in order to understand how to use and apply available equipment during an emergency.

Instructors The Wilderness First Responder curriculum is based on the collective experience our of our medical advisory board, staff, and remote area paramedics. You can be sure that our courses are applicable to wilderness medicine because you are learning from our personal experience and expertise in remote medical care.

Certifications The Wilderness First Responder certification from Remote Medical International is valid for 2 years with a 1 year grace period for recertification. The WFR certification is recognized world-wide by groups such as the American Mountain Guides Association, the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, the US Government, as well as major outdoor programs. Wilderness First Responder graduates also receive CPR for the Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association. Five hours of professional development college credit are available for the Wilderness First Responder course.

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