Wilderness First Responder - Initial Certification Course

Wilderness First Responder - Course Details and Registration
Registration via the Longleaf Wilderness Medicine website is required.

Weekends only course model

SOA members - please use code SOAWFR50 to take $50.00 off of the course tuition.

Spending time in remote environments, it is nearly impossible to ignore the "what ifs". Join Longleaf Wilderness Medicine for a Wilderness First Responder course - the industry standard for backcountry emergency medical response - to turn those "what ifs" to knowledge, skills, and confidence to support medical emergencies when EMS is distant or delayed.

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder - Initial Certification Course
80 hour certification

• 35 hours self-paced learning (online and reading materials)
• 45 hours in-person class time focused on hands on skills and scenario-based learning

In-Person Course Dates
Attendance at all course sessions required

• Sat-Mon, January 17-19, 2026 AND
• Sat-Sun, January 24-25, 2026

## WHO IS IT FOR?

The Wilderness First Responder certification is the recognized industry standard for people who work or have a leadership role in remote environments including wilderness guides and trip leaders, camp counselors, research expedition members, and search and rescue team members.
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The WFR course is also an excellent option for individuals who are seeking intensive medical training in order to be prepared during personal wilderness trips or extended expeditions, for medical professionals seeking ways to apply their skills outside of the clinic setting and for people who live in remote areas or locations that are prone to natural disasters whose aftermath may delay emergency response.

## WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED?

Topics in the 80-hour class include: patient assessment, how to provide long-term care with limited resources, the decision of when to call for more help, and treatments such as splinting, wound care, and managing spine injuries. CPR for adults and children is also included. The course schedule includes classroom time, as well as extensive hands-on skills practice through medical scenarios and labs. The WFR course does include an in-depth final scenario as well as a written exam.

Questions? Email katie@longleafmedical.com