AWFA to WFR Bridge Course

AWFA to WFR Bridge

Advanced Wilderness First Aid to Wilderness
First Responder (AWFA to WFR)

The Advanced Wilderness First Aid to Wilderness First Responder 5-Day course is for AWFA-certified students who wish to take the next step in their professional certification. It focuses on long-term care and leadership in the wilderness. After course completion, students are WFR-certified, the standard for outdoor leadership, especially on extended trips. A strong focus is put on scenarios to give students lots of opportunity to practice their skills and get feedback from instructors and fellow classmates. The certification is a must-have for trip leaders and outdoor professionals and is valid for three years.

AWFA to WFR Bridge Courses
Course Length: 5 Days
Price: $349
Dates: May 25–29
August 24–28
Check In Day: 8:30 am
Check In Location: Kleinrath Hall
Lodging: NOC Lodging is available at additional cost
Meals: Meals are available at NOC restaurants

CPR is not included in this course.

Contact Us

Call the Guest Relations Office at 888-905-7238 for information regarding availability and options.

    

COURSE TOPICS

  • Anatomy & Physiology (A & P) of Respiratory System and Cardiothoracic Region
  • A & P of the Cardiovascular System
  • A & P of the Central Nervous System
  • A & P of the Gastrointestinal System and Genitourinary System
  • A & P of the Integumentary System
  • A & P of the Musculoskeletal System
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abdominal Trauma
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Altitude-Related Injuries
  • Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
  • Bites & Stings: Animals & Plants
  • Bivouac Skills
  • Bloodborne Pathogens & Infectious Disease
  • Body Systems: Anatomy & Physiology
  • Burns
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Changes in Level of Consciousness
  • Chest Pain
  • Chest Trauma
  • Cold-Related Injuries
  • Common Expedition Problems
  • CPR Considerations in the Remote Environment
  • CPR Practical Exam
  • Diabetic Emergencies
  • Dislocations & Reduction Techniques
  • Drowning-Related Injuries
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Fractures & Splinting Techniques
  • Group Preventative Medicine
  • Head Trauma
  • Heat-Related Injuries
  • History Taking & SAMPLE
  • Improvising Litters
  • Leadership in a Backcountry
  • Emergency Lifting & Moving Techniques
  • Lightning-Related Injuries
  • Long-Term Patient Care
  • Long-Term Management of the Shock Victim
  • Long-Term Wound Care
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Medical Emergencies and Patient Assessment
  • Medicolegal Issues
  • Mock Rescue
  • Organizing the Rescue
  • PAS in the Extreme Environment
  • Patient Assessment System (PAS)
  • Poisoning
  • Primary Survey: "The First Five Minutes"
  • Prudent Heart Living
  • Role of the Wilderness First Responder
  • Secondary Survey & Vital Signs
  • Shock & Bleeding Control
  • Shortness of Breath
  • SOAPnote & Getting Help
  • Soft Tissue Injuries & Bandaging Skills
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury Management
  • Splinting Practice
  • Sprains & Strains
  • Techniques of CPR & CPR Skills
  • The Anatomy of a Backcountry Crisis
  • The Ten Essentials
  • Use of Epinephrine
  • Wilderness Stabilization & Bivouac
  • Wilderness versus Urban First Responder
  • Wilderness First Responder Practical Exam
  • Wilderness First Responder Written Exam
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