Registration Details
Please use the Registration Form (PDF) to register, or contact us for assistance.
Course Information:
Wilderness First Responder
Mastatal, Costa Rica
May 1, 2024 - May 9, 2024
Contact us for course cost.
Background: Aerie's 72 hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is designed for outdoor professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, preparing them to care for injuries and illness in remote, challenging environments. The course is fast-paced, challenging, hands-on and fun.
Aerie's nationally recognized Wilderness First Responder courses address injury and illness prevention, patient assessment, long-term patient management, improvised splint and litter construction, and environmental emergencies while stressing the thought processes unique to caring for patients in remote environments. Our instructors are professional care providers with many years of outdoor leadership experience. Students also receive adult CPR certification.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses are typically offered for 2 University of Montana ECP 122 credits. (additional fee applies).
Cost: $800.00 tuition all course materials, Wilderness First Responder certification, and a CPR certification.
Meals and lodging are not included. A deposit of $350 is due at the time of registration. Aerie accepts outside funding including AmeriCorps, G.I. Bill® and we offer payment plans. Aerie alumni can receive a $25 discount. Please contact the office for more information about payment and funding.
Location:
Days 1 to 4: 8am-6pm
Day 5: NO CLASS
Days 6 to 9: 8am-6pm
An information packet with all the course details will be emailed to every student before the course begins. Please be sure that your email is current and working. Also be aware that this packet may be sent to your Junk/Spam folder so be sure to check there as well.
For more details, please feel free to contact Aerie Backcountry Medicine at (406) 542 - 9972 or info@aeriemed.com