PE 1626

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PE 1626
Wilderness First Responder

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

This course provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed.

When Offered Multi-semester course: (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

Fees Course fee: $855 for materials and instruction.

Comments For more information about this course, please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18529 PE 1626   LEC 001

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    • MTWRFSSu
    • Apr 1 - Apr 8, 2023

    • Ford, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 23rd; Course Fee: $855. Class takes place over spring break. This 8-day, 80-hour course from Wilderness Medical Associates provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed. To fill out the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course or for more information about the class, please visit the course page at scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.