Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Registration

Course Overview

The NOLS Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is designed to provide you with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. The online course and then classroom mini-lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning.

The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. Half of your time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge your decision making abilities. Adult CPR is included in this course.

Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions. Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments.

More Details: Expectations, Gear List, Schedule, etc.

Course Schedule:

• Registered participants gain access to the online learning platform December 30, 2024. Expect to allocate 10-15 hours each week for 3 weeks on the platform
• Students must complete the online platform prior to arriving for the in-person/onsite portion of the course.
• The onsite portion of the course runs 8AM-5PM, January 20-24, with evening sessions on January 21 and 22.

Host Information:

Brevard College: Wilderness Leadership & Experiential Education Program

Contact: Neal Beam, Logistics Manager, beamnr@brevard.edu; 937.657.1763

Room and Board: 

No meals or lodging provided in course fee. 

Grocery stores and plenty of restaurants are within walking distance of some lodging. 

Please be advised that overnight parking for non-residential students is prohibited. Brevard College does not allow camping (in cars or otherwise) on campus property.

Registration Information:

Tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration. Full refunds are available up to 30 days in advance of the course start. Within 30 days, a 50% refund is available. Please complete the form below in its entirety. Required fields are marked with an asterisk.

Once payment is received a follow up email with confirmation and course paperwork will be sent.