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Initial Wilderness First Responder

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 11 until Wednesday, May 20

$940 for General Public
$695 for L&C Undergrad Students
Wednesday, January 6 until Friday, January 15

$940 for General Public
$695 for L&C Undergrad Students

Wilderness First Responder measures the pulse of a patient This 80-hour course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine is the industry standard for field-based medical training for outdoor trip leaders, instructors, and folks who just like to spend a lot of time outdoors. You will be prepared to handle all types of medical issues that may arise when in the backcountry. The class will meet 8 to 12 hours per day over the scheduled days (Class length may vary, due to outdoor scenarios and rescue training being taught.) We recommend you don’t have any other commitments during the course, as you will be busy! Passing the course will result in a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification from NOLS.

L&C students with a spring housing contract can stay on campus during the course at no additional cost, as long as they sign up for housing with Campus Living. Meal plans are not available, but a shuttle will be run to Fred Meyers by College Outdoors staff to take L&C residential students to get groceries. Stop by the office in Fowler 239 or give us a call for more information and details about lodging, meal, and transportation options.

Course Overview Document

$940 for General Public: Register online using the link above, or by calling 503-768-7116, ask for Kori Campbell.
$695 for L&C Undergraduate Students: Register in-person at the College Outdoors office in Fowler 239, or by calling 503-768-7116

The fee for this course covers instruction, tuition, books, and first aid materials for the scenarios.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel from the course more than 45 days prior to the course start date, you will be charged a $50 administrative fee but the remainder of your course fee will be refunded. Within 45 days of the course start date we are unable to provide a refund unless we can fill your space. If we do fill your space, you will be issued a refund less a $100 administrative fee.

Participants should be prepared to sit, stand, kneel, bend, twist, walk, and carry >20 lbs. The class involves classroom learning and outdoor rescue scenarios on uneven terrain in all weather conditions. Participants will be in close contact with one another, including physical contact (disposable gloves & masks are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own). Participants will need to be able to make visual observations of patients.

Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC)

This guide outlines the minimum physical and emotional requirements that must be met by each participant on College Outdoors trips. While we aim to accommodate all students, if the Essential Eligibility Criteria are not met, your safety and overall success may be compromised. Find out more (PDF). For any questions about accommodations, please contact us at outdoors@lclark.edu.

☐ Sleeping indoors
☐ Sleeping outdoors
☑ Electricity
☑ Wifi
☑ Cell phone service
☑ Heating
☐ Beds
☑ Bathrooms
☑ Gender-inclusive bathrooms
☐ Showers
☐ Wheelchair accessible
☐ Food for any Dietary Restrictions

All trip participants and leaders are expected to follow CO policies, which you can see here. This document includes info on healthy practices, water/swimming policies, environmental safety, community standards, and leader responsibilities.

Initial Wilderness First Responder

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 11 until Wednesday, May 20

Wednesday, January 6 until Friday, January 15

Course Overview Document

How to Register

Rigor & Requirements

Amenities

College Outdoors Policies