Wilderness First Responder – Re-cert  (3 days)

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

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2024 dates:
May 3-5, October 4-6, 2024

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

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Category: Wilderness First Aid

• Dates

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

  The WFR Re-cert course will start at 8:00 am promptly on Day 1, with most days completed 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 West Vancouver, BC. Specific locations will be announced closer to the date of the course.

• Itinerary

  The WFR Re-cert course will start at 8:00 am unless other arrangements are made. Most days are completed by 5:00 pm, though some sessions may start at different times and be held in different field locations; this information will be covered during the first class session.

  Online Student Manual
  Wilderness Medical Consultants provides our Wilderness First Aid manual in an online format for WFR, AWFA, Bridge, and WFR Re-Cert courses
  • Online Student Manual

• 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

  Waiver & Medical Disclosure
  Complete the required Waiver and Medical disclosure form in advance of your program. Click on the link and navigate to the specific program and date that you are registered for:
  • Canada West Mountain School Waiver and Medical disclosure form

   

  Cancellation & Transfer policy
  Review the CWMS cancelation and transfer policy:
  • Canada West Mountain School Refund/transfer Policy

   

  Online Student Manual
  Wilderness Medical Consultants provides our Wilderness First Aid manual in an online format for WFR, AWFA, Bridge and WFR Re-Cert courses
  • Online Student Manual