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Hybrid WFR course December 6th to the 10th
December 6, 2022 - December 10, 2022
$550.00Hybrid WFR course December 6th to the 10th
Ticket for this SOLO 5-Day Hybrid course is $550.00
SOLO’s Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the recognized industry standard for those who work as backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, mountain guides, river guides, and ski patrollers.
WHO IS THE WFR COURSE FOR?
The WFR is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals who want a high level of wilderness medical training for extended personal backcountry trips or expeditions.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
The HYBRID WFR is 72+ hours long (4 DAYS ONLINE 5 DAYS IN PERSON), and is a comprehensive and in-depth look at the standards and skills for dealing with: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies and Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. Although these appear to be the same basic topics covered in our two-day WFA course, they are covered far more extensively, and there is much more hands-on practice. Additional topics, such as CPR, are also included.
WHERE AND WHEN IS IT HELD?
The WFR is held at Texas States University 1000 University Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676. There is a $20.00 facility use fee for camping or staying in the bunkhouse
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The price is $400.00 FOR THE ONLINE PORTION $550.00 for just the course. Camping and bunkhouse lodging is available with a kitchen for an access fee to Texas State. You will pay $400.00 to SOLO and then go to my website to pay the balance of $550.00.
WHAT ABOUT DAY STUDENTS?
Day students are You will pay $400.00 to SOLO and then go to my website to pay the balance of $550.00.
IS THERE AN EXAM?
There is an ongoing evaluation of practical skills and a written test.
DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. Your SOLO WFR certification is good for three years.
HOW DO I RECERTIFY?
Until December 31, 2019, you may take either a 2-day WFR Refresher Course or a 2-day WFA course. Beginning January 1, 2020, only current SOLO WFRs will be able to recertify through the SOLO Wilderness First Aid course. Current WFRs who have completed a SOLO-approved WFR course from another program will only be able to recertify through SOLO by taking a SOLO Wilderness First Responder Recertification course.
DOES THE WFR COUNT AS CONTINUING EDUCATION?
The WFR typically counts as continuing education credits, although it may depend on what certification you have. Street EMTs who take the WFR course may become certified as Wilderness EMTs.
Refund Policy:
- If you cancel before 2 weeks a $15.00 credit card fee is charged for your full refund.
- If you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date 50% of the amount is refunded.
- If you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
- If we cancel you receive your refund minus a credit card service fee of $15.00