Wilderness First Responder

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Overview:

Wilderness First Responder [WFR] — 70+ hours of instruction

CPR is not included and can be added for $60.00.

Locations: Vary.

Most WFR courses are held in Ventura, Santa Barbara, or Los Angeles counties. However, we often run courses in remote locations in national parks across the USA.

Note: CPR certification is required to complete this course, but you do not need to take CPR training with us. You may arrive with a current CPR certification from a class that includes a hands-on component.

This advanced wilderness medicine course is valuable for individuals who explore remote locations, spend extended time outdoors, or may be far from help. It is ideal for park rangers, professional guides, and organizations that lead groups in the backcountry, including summer camps, private schools, and travel programs. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Topics include: Patient Assessment; Critical Care; Vital Signs; Bleeding Control and Shock; Wound Care; Sprains, Strains and Fracture care; Spinal and Head Injuries; Environmental Emergencies: Heat and Cold; Bites and Stings; Allergic Reactions; Diabetic Emergencies; Cardiac and Respiratory Issues; Poisoning and Overdose; Seizures; Asthma and Restrictive Airway Diseases and much more!

May be renewed every 3 years by attending a 2-day WFA course.

Questions about WFR certification or training your team? Explore group training or contact 4Points.

Testimonials

Bianca V.

"4Points is an extremely well run program with a high level of knowledge about Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and many other safety measures. They balance offering real-world examples, knowledge/expertise as well as tailoring the course to our specific situations."

Bianca V.

Paul D.

"We've used Matt and 4Points for years to train our staff in WFA. It's been an incredible boost to our program. Matt is professional, experienced, and creative, and his friendly demeanor allows him to connect with all different kinds of learners."

Paul D.

Spencer Sb.

"We completed our WFR (Wilderness First Responder) Certification with Matt and Denali from 4Points last week. They were awesome. Matt has a ton of experience from working as a firefighter, EMT, and international guide."

Spencer SB.

Joy F.

"If you want to do a WFR course, sign up with Matt May. From our first communications through email, it was apparent that Matt is conscientious, professional and knowledgeable. I signed up for this course because my son, an avid climber, wanted his WFR certification and I wanted to spend time with him."

Joy F.

Jim b.

"I’ve done 4Points’ Wilderness First Aid and CPR training several times over the years. The trainings are so well-organized, up-to-date, filled with facts (and humor) and always use a maximum of experiential learning through scenarios and follow-through discussions. Matt May is a true teacher and guide."

Jim B.

Chris G.

"Recently took the WFA (wilderness first aid) and CPR courses with teacher & industry expert, Matt. Can't say enough great things about Matt's teaching style and expansive knowledge on the topics."

Chris G.

Yesi A.

"This place is AMAZING!! I've been coming here for years and all I can say is they really explain things to where you understand it not just 'pass a class' you really understand it. I can't believe I hadn't written a review yet, shame on me."

Yesi A.

Carol Schilz

“I have taken many WFR/WFA classes and this was by far the best. The flexibility in using our equipment and basing the scenarios on skills the SAR members would be using was spot on.”

Carol Schilz
Mono County Search & Rescue - Mammoth Lakes CA

Paul Denison

“For nearly 15 years, 4Points has been an invaluable partner for our program, offering exceptional wilderness medicine training and unwavering support. (Their) dedication to understanding and meeting our unique needs, providing expert guidance, and going above and beyond has truly made our experiences outstanding.”

Paul Denison, The Cate School - Carpinteria, California

Jane "Spider" Fawke

“I have been a grateful student of 4 points for over 10 years. Their Wild Land First Aid courses are all encompassing, and give me an incredible amount of confidence to be able to deal with any emergency situation. I highly recommend 4 points.”

Jane "Spider" Fawke