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WFR (80hr) Annual Recert November 30, Malakwa

CA$650.00
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WFR (80 Hr) Annual Recert November 30, Malakwa

The one-day Wilderness First Responder Annual Recertification course refreshes critical skills and maintains certification for eligible Wilderness First Responders. Participants review core skills, wilderness protocols, and current best practices in wilderness medicine.

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WFR (80 Hr) Annual Recert November 30, Malakwa

The one-day Wilderness First Responder Annual Recertification course refreshes critical skills and maintains certification for eligible Wilderness First Responders. Participants review core skills, wilderness protocols, and current best practices in wilderness medicine.

Curriculum

Pre-course preparation, exams, and class time focuses on competency with the patient assessment system, critical system problems, management of life threats, wilderness protocols, environmental injuries, management of common injuries and illnesses, and critical thinking. The specific content and skills reviewed will vary based on the needs of the group.

Requirements and Eligibility

Eligible WFR Recertification students are current graduates (not expired or within a grace period) from Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) 

Your WMA WFR certificate needs to be from the past 12 months in order be eligible for the annual recert

Eligible WEMS/WEMT cardholders may recertify their current (non-expired or within a grace period) WEMS in a WMA WFR Recertification course. Their current certification must be from a WEMT/WEMS Upgrade course with a minimum of 45 hours in-person instruction. Mandatory pre-course work is required.

Note: We do not allow students with a certification from an exclusively online WFR (or WFR recertification) course to attend a WMA recertification course.

Prior to enrolling, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria in this policy allow students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of a WMA International course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field.

Evaluation

This course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations, hands-on activities, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodation for any student with special needs.

Recertification

Certifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course may recertify by repeating this course annually or by taking a 3 day WFR Recertification course every 3 years.