Wilderness First Responder Recertification

CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR SELF-STUDY + 2 IN-PERSON CLASS DAYS April 24-25. COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS MAY CHANGE THIS FORMAT TO ADD VIRTUAL SESSIONS  AND LIMITED IN-PERSON TRAINING  DURING THE DATES LISTED

Prerequisites: current WFR or REMT/WEMT (must be within 3 years of certification issue date)

This course combines 10-20 hours of online coursework with two days of onsite training.  Participants must be able to complete online self-study work prior to starting the onsite portion of the course. Self-study materials will be available approximately March 31. 

The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course (H-WFC) recertifies a WFR’s medical care skills in remote settings. Students will rebuild skills and confidence needed to provide medical care when evacuation is hours or days away. The course includes group discussions, short lectures, interactive labs, and realistic practice scenarios that allow students to practice and challenge their skills in remote and wilderness settings with limited resources.

This Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFC) course is taught by instructors from Remote Medical Training. It is intended for individuals holding  current (or within grace period) Wilderness First Responder / W-EMT (wilderness portion only) credentials in need of a renewal. Participants will be required to submit proof of existing certification prior to the start of the course. 

This course does not renew Wilderness First Aid or MOFA. 

Location:  Mountaineers Seattle Program Center, 7700 SAND POINT WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115  Get directions.

When do I need to recertify?

•  Wilderness First Responder certifications are valid for three years following completion of the course. To be eligible for renewal via this short course, providers must be within the 3 year time period. 

• Remote Medical Training offers reciprocity with other remote and wilderness medical training companies. You can recertify with RMT if you took your original course from another organization upon pre-approval. Individuals who have been certified by another organization will receive a certification card from RMT upon successful completion of the WFR recertification course. 

Certifications Received: Wilderness First Responder (WFR), CPR for the Healthcare Provider, ‘Wilderness’ Certification (for current EMTs only)