2 Day Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification | May 17 & 18, 2025

You worked hard to earn your Wilderness First Responder (WFR), don't let it expire!
 
Space is limited, $150 deposit (see below for promo code) reserves your spot today!
 
Join Katie Woods, lead instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) and owner of Barefoot Wild Med, for plenty of group discussion, hands-on time, and real-life case scenarios to practice critical thinking and refresh crucial medical skills.
 
It's time to dust off the cobwebs on how you should navigate medical problems — especially when help is several hours, miles, or days away! 
 
The details...
 
WHO: 
You are eligible to recertify your WFR with this course if...
you have a current WFR (from a 70- hour WFR course, with at least 45 of those hours in person) OR
your most recent WFR Recertification course had a minimum of 16-hours of in-person instruction OR
you have a current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification
(if you have questions about your eligibility, reach out!)
 
 
WHAT:
A 2-Day Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Recertification taught by Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) lead instructor, Katie Woods. Please note that this course requries a minimum of 12 online, self-paced hours of pre-course work to be completed prior to the first day of class. 
 
Certification is valid for 3 years. EMR/EMTs/AEMTs/Paramedics can receive up to 24 hours of CEU credit with CAPCE.
 
Cost: The total for the WFR Recertification is $350 per person. Pay in full today or use promo code: wfrdeposit at checkout to pay $150 and reserve your spot (on a mobile device, select “Show Summary” for spot to enter code). 
If paying deposit only, the remaining $200 is due on/before the first day of class. Venmo/Cash/Check accepted in-person on the first day of class.
 
 
WHEN:
Day 1: Saturday, May 17th, 8am - 5:30/6pm
Day 2: Sunday, May 18th, 8am - 5:30/6pm
 
 
WHERE:
Class will be held at just outside of Fayetteville, WV at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) in Lansing, WV. 
 
 
WHY: 
Why not? Again, you worked hard to earn your WFR... don't let it lapse. Plus, there's plenty to do outside of class - if you can, go ahead and make it a mini vacation! Fayetteville and the surrounding area is home to the famous New River Gorge Bridge, the New River Gorge National Park, and so many more outdoor adventures and things to do. 
 
Other Important Details:
Lunch is not inlcuded, but there will be a 30-60 minute break depending on the needs of the group.
At this time, no lodging/activity discounts are available from AOTG.
If you are traveling to the area and considering an AirBnB (or similar type of lodging) and want to connect with others in the same boat, please let me know and I'll do what I can to connect folks!
 
 
Please reach out to katie@barefootwildmed.com with any questions/concerns prior to registering. Looking forward to learning with you!