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

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  1080 PE 1621   LEC 001

    • MFSSu
    • Jan 17 - Jan 20, 2025

    • Blakeley, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This is part two of a multi-semester course. Part one (course fee: $450) is held in November 2024, part two (course fee: $0) runs from January 17-20, 2025 from 8:00am - 6:00pm. You must attend part one in November in order to take part two in January. Students are responsible for enrolling in the winter class (part 2). Students enrolled in this course who are living on-campus will need to find off-campus accommodations until the residential halls open. Participation in all class sessions in the fall and winter semesters is required to receive the 1 PE credit.

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