Wilderness First Responder – Re-cert  (3.5 days)

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Canada West Mountain School uses Wilderness Medical Consultants for all Wilderness 1st Aid courses

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2020 dates:
May 22-25

Wilderness First Aid course are offered on a Custom basis as well, please contact us for Custom courses.

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Category: Wilderness First Aid

• Dates

  2020 dates:
  May 22-25, 2020

  Wilderness First Aid course are offered on a Custom basis as well, please contact us for Custom courses.

  Please note that the Day-1 session will start at 4 pm, this is an evening session only for CPR recert

  On the remaining days of the WFR Re-cert course, the course will start at 8:00 am promptly, with most days completing by 5:00 pm. Some sessions may start at different times and be held in different field locations, this information will be covered during the first class session.

• Location

  The WFR Re-cert course will be conducted in Squamish, BC. Specific locations will be announce closer to the date of the course.

• Itinerary

  Please note that the first date of the WFR Re-Cert course will start at 5 pm, this is an evening session that will finish between 8 and 9 pm.

  On the remaining days of the WFR Re-cert course, the course will start at 8:30 am promptly, with most days completing by 5:00 pm. Some sessions may start at different times and be held in different field locations, this information will be covered during the first class session.

• FAQ's

  Questions about Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Re-Certification course

  Can I take the WFR Re-Cert if my existing WFR certificate is expired??

  Students on the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Re-Cert course must posses a valid, unexpired Wilderness First Responder certificate, issued by a recognised Wilderness First Aid training provider. Canada West/Wilderness Medical Consultants reserves the right to accept or deny other WFR certificates as acceptable pre-requisites for the WFR Re-Cert course. Please submit a copy of your current WFR certificate when registering for the WFR Re-Cert.

  How much time is spent outdoors?

  We believe that the best learning environment for much of the Wilderness First Aid course content is outdoors, so we have designed our curriculum to ensure students are practicing in realistic outdoor situations as much as possible. You will spend a portion of each day outside, with at least 1 day spent completely in the outdoors.

  Which organizations and employers accept the Wilderness Medical Consultants "80-hr WFR Certificate"?

  Wilderness Medical Consultants is recognized by most national and provincial organizations that require an Advanced Level of Wilderness First Aid training. This includes organizations such as the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG), the Sea Kayak Guides Association of BC, the Canadian Avalanche Association and many others. Employers will all have their own requirements specific to the environment and activity they are operating in, but all graduates from our WFR programs have indicated that employers fully accept this certification without any questions.

  Please note that some employers do have very specific requirements in regards to 1st aid training, please ensure you check with your employer first to ensure this level of certification is acceptable to them.

  Is there a minimum age for participants taking the WFR course?

  Students must be at least 19 years old at the time of the course for the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Re-Cert course. Students between 16 and 18 years of age may be considered on a case by case basis, but Wilderness Medical Consultants cannot issue a WFR Certificate to students under the age of 19, even if they complete the course. Our Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) course is available for students between 16-18 years of age.

  How much studying is required?

  Before the course begins, you will be sent a pre-course training package with reading materials and study sheets. During the course, the class session run from 8:30 am - 5pm each day, with homework assignments to work on after class on your own time. This course will require your full attention and should not be taken if you are also working or have other commitments during the course dates.

• Links, Documents and Paperwork

  Wilderness Medical Consultants provides an online Student Manual for WFR, AWFA, Bridge and WFR Re-Cert courses - Online Student Manual

  Additionally, you will be provided a printed copy of this manual as well for the course.

  Canada West Mountain School Medical Disclosure Form - CWMS MEDICAL form

  Canada West Mountain School Waiver - CWMS Waiver

  Please bring a printed copy of each form to the first class.