Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
About Our Hybrid WFR Course
We introduced hybrid courses to wilderness medicine education ten years ago. Building on this foundation and taking advantage of new technology, we continue to lead hybrid course development within the industry today. Each of our traditional wilderness medicine courses has a hybrid option. Similar to our standard WFR course, the hybrid WFR course is designed to deliver practical, yet in-depth knowledge of wilderness expedition medicine. With the lecture material learned at home, and reinforced by the testing done prior to the practical session, students can focus on applying the knowledge gained through simulations, skill labs, and case study reviews during the practical session, making the most of the time spent away from home or work.
Features
- Online format allows students to study anywhere there is a high-speed internet connection
- Dedicated websites and online testing allow students to complete the home study portion of the course at their own pace
- Case studies help reinforce learning & orient students to using a patient "SOAP note"
- Content tests help orient students to the testing format while highlighting areas that need more review
- Application tests are scenario based and correspond to the major Mechanisms of Injury or Illness (MOI)—Trauma, Environmental & Medical—taught in all courses
- Test questions and case studies are progressive, based on real events, and help students transition to the scenarios in the practical session and, after the course, to real life
- The practical session is facilitated by expert instructors who clarify the home study information, teach field-tested assessment & treatment skills, and offer individual feedback (Students will not have access to an instructor during the home study or testing portion of the course, unless they fail an application test after the allotted attempts. A senior instructor will then be assigned to provide detailed feedback and an opportunity to continue testing.)
- Our hybrid WFR is ideal for those who want more in-depth practice than is available in a recertification course and perfect for professionals whose WFR certification has expired
- Our hybrid WFR is also perfect for those who are taking their WFR for the first time who are self-directed, enjoy learning on their own, and need or want more time to master the material
Quick-Facts
Certifications:
Estimated time to complete online testing: 8-12+ hours
Number of required online tests: 3 Content tests, 3 Application tests
Length of on-site practical session: 5 days/50 hours
- WMTC Wilderness First Responder (valid for 3 years)
- WMTC Adult & Child Wilderness CPR and AED (valid for 3 years)
- WMTC Epinephrine Certification (valid for 3 years)
Estimated time to complete online testing: 8-12+ hours
Number of required online tests: 3 Content tests, 3 Application tests
Length of on-site practical session: 5 days/50 hours
Our Standard WFR Course
We also offer a full 9-day standard WFR where lecture, skill labs, and simulations are taught on location at sites throughout the United States and beyond; unlike our hybrid WFR, there is no pre-course work.
We also offer a full 9-day standard WFR where lecture, skill labs, and simulations are taught on location at sites throughout the United States and beyond; unlike our hybrid WFR, there is no pre-course work.
Visit our course schedule to register for an upcoming WFR course
Other Medical & Risk Management Course Offerings
In addition to our Wilderness First Responder courses, we offer both standard and hybrid courses in Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Advanced First Aid, hybrid Wilderness EMT modules, and workshops in effective outdoor program design and management.
Please visit wildmedcenter.com to find out more about us, register for a course, sponsor a course at your location, or purchase first aid supplies and books.