Princeton-Blairstown Center is pleased to offer a 3-day Wilderness First Responder recertification course!  It will be taught by Blue Mountain Medic with the WMA course curriculum.

The Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed to recertify eligible Wilderness First Responders and current Wilderness EMS Upgrade/Wilderness EMT graduates. Students will review essential skills, wilderness protocols, and updates in wilderness medicine.

This course model is taught in 3 days. Students are expected to review their previous course materials and arrive ready and able to recertify in a limited about of time.  Internet is required to register and complete pre-course paperwork. If applicable, WEMS/WEMT students must indicate that they are recertifying at that level at the time of registration and will be assigned mandatory pre-course work tailored to their level of training. For more information on the class see the WMA website.

Curriculum

Pre-course preparation, exams, and class time focus 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: 

• A WFR course with a minimum of 70 hours of overall instruction, including a minimum of 45 hours of in-person instruction. 

• WFR Recertification courses with a minimum of 16-hours of in-person instruction.

• Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification holders are eligible to recertify in WMA recertification courses. Upon successful completion, students will receive a WFR certification.

• Additional pre-course work will be required.

• Some work may require high speed internet.

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.

Certifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course may recertify by taking the Bridge (WAFA to WFR) or by repeating this course.

Room and Board:
Lodging in heated rustic cabins with with separate modern washhouses. Please bring your own linens or sleeping bag/toiletries. We can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and other food allergies. Dietary restrictions need to be known before class begins. Lodging is available for the night before the class begins.

Registration Information:
Onsite (lodging, meals and course) - $500 (+3.5% credit card fee)
Commuting (class and lunch) - $400 (+3.5% credit card fee)
Last day to pay and register is Monday, March 2nd if space is available. Class fills quickly, please register as soon as possible!

To register, or for registration or course questions, please contact:

Patricia Karl, Operations Manager
908-362-6765 ext. 1
pkarl@princetonblairstown.org

Princeton-Blairstown Center is pleased to again host a 7-day Wilderness First Responder certification course!  It will be taught by Blue Mountain Medic with the WMA course curriculum.

WFR is the definitive wilderness course in medical training, leadership, and critical thinking for outdoor, low-resource, and remote professionals and leaders. Students’ successful completion of the course will result in WFR certification through Wilderness Medical Associates, International.  See the WMA website for more information on the class.

The program is the ideal medical training for leaders in remote areas including outdoor educators, guides, military, professional search and rescue teams, researchers, and those involved in disaster relief. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical. It includes the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments for days and weeks if necessary.

Room and Board:
Lodging in heated rustic cabins with with separate modern washhouses. Please bring your own linens or sleeping bag/toiletries. We can accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free, and other food allergies. Dietary restrictions need to be known before class begins. Lodging is available for the night before the class begins.

Registration Information:
Onsite (lodging, meals and course) - $900 (+3.5% credit card fee)
Commuting (class and lunch) - $800 (+3.5% credit card fee)
Last day to pay and register is Friday, March 6th, if space is available. Class fills quickly; please register as soon as possible!

To register, or for registration or course questions, please contact:

Patricia Karl, Operations Manager
908-362-6765 ext. 1
pkarl@princetonblairstown.org