Wilderness First Responder Recertification

This Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFC) course is taught by instructors from Remote Medical International. It is intended for individuals holding  current (or within grace period) Wilderness First Responder / W-EMT (wilderness portion only) credentials in need of a renewal. Participants will be required to submit proof of existing certification prior to the start of the course. 

This course does not renew Wilderness First Aid or MOFA. 

Location:  Mountaineers Seattle Program Center, 7700 SAND POINT WAY NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115  Get directions.

Key Topics Covered: The WFC refreshes all Wilderness First Responder curriculum. 

Course Format: Non-residential; students responsible for food/lodging; 8am-5pm for 3 consecutive days.

Certifications Received: Wilderness First Responder (WFR), CPR for the Healthcare Provider, ‘Wilderness’ Certification (for current EMTs only)

Prerequisites: current WFR or REMT/WEMT (must be within 3 years of certification issue date)

When do I need to recertify?

•  Wilderness First Responder certifications are valid for three years following completion of the course. To be eligible for renewal via this short course, providers must be within the 3 year time period. 

• Remote Medical International offers reciprocity with other remote and wilderness medical training companies. You can recertify with RMI if you took your original course from another organization upon pre-approval. Individuals who have been certified by another organization will receive a certification card from RMI upon successful completion of the WFR recertification course.