PE 1621

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PE 1621
Bridge Wilderness Advanced First Aid to Wilderness First Responder

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

This is a 4-day, 40 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates. The WAFA to WFR Bridge course upgrades the Wilderness Advanced First Aid to a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) in 4 days. This course must be taken within 3 years of receiving the WMA International WAFA certification or an equivalent from another provider. The WFR is the definitive medical training course for all outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. This course may be used as a recertification for those holding a current WFR certification or equivalent from another provider whose original WFR training was at least 64 hours in length. All eligible students who successfully complete the WAFA to WFR Bridge course will receive WMA International's Wilderness First Responder certification including anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-Level CPR or equivalent. All WMA International certifications remain valid for three years. 

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

Fees Fees vary by term.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE.

Comments For important information about the course (dates, drop deadline, supplies list, etc.) please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0-1 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 12383 PE 1621   LEC 001

    • WRFS
    • Apr 2 - Apr 5, 2025

    • Blakeley, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $450. Class takes place over spring break. This is a 4-day, 40 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates (WAFA). The WAFA to Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Bridge course upgrades the Wilderness Advanced First Aid to a WFR in 4 days. This course must be taken within 3 years of receiving the WMA International WAFA certification or an equivalent from another provider.
    Drop Deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 administrative fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

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