PE 1627

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PE 1627
Wilderness First Responder Recertification

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

This is a 3-day, 30 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates. The WFR Recertification course is designed to recertify and refresh current Wilderness First Responders. WMA International invites eligible WFR graduates from other wilderness medical schools to recertify with us. Students will review essential skills and wilderness protocols and will discuss relevant updates in wilderness medicine. The course focuses heavily on hands-on learning through patient assessment drills and guided discussion. To earn certification, students must meet the criteria set forth in our Functional Position Description as well as the minimum performance and testing standards by the last day of course. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Wilderness First Responder certification as well as a CPR certification equivalent to the American Heart Association's BLS CPR standard. These certifications remain valid for three years

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: $375 for instruction/travel and materials.
Prerequisites/Corequisites No previous experience necessary.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE. First class is required, students must attend all classes to receive PE credit. 

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 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 13271 PE 1627   LEC 001

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    • F
    • Nov 15, 2024

    • Blakeley, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $375. This is part one of a multi-semester course. Part two runs from January 18-20, 2025 from 8:00am - 6:00pm. You must attend the first class in November in order to take part two in January. This is a 3-day, 30 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates. The WFR Recertification course is designed to recertify and refresh current Wilderness First Responders. Students enrolled in this course who are living on-campus will need to find off-campus accommodations until the residential halls open.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop 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.