In conjunction with Gut-Z Journey Wilderness Medicine, the FPU Wilderness Studies Program hosts an annual Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification and re-certification course in beautiful and historic Wawona, Yosemite National Park. This certification is for anyone who wants to feel more prepared for their next outdoor adventure. A WFR is often required or highly desired for folks looking to work in outdoor or remote environments.
As stated on Gut-Z Journey’s website, “this comprehensive curriculum includes the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical emergencies in rural, isolated, and extreme environments. Learn how to identify common backcountry problems as serious vs not serious. Gain the confidence to make the right medical decisions, evaluate risk and take action to help yourself and others in an emergency. This course focuses on hands-on, practical skills to manage all aspects of an emergency.â€
Among other things, this certification covers topics such as making evacuation plans, CPR, stop the bleed, epinephrine for anaphylaxis, splinting, treating dislocations, environmental toxins, wound care and more. See for full course content and description.
Courses:
- WFR: 5-day hybrid course (pre-work online, then 5-day intensive in-person course)
- WFR Recertification (pre-work online, then 3-day intensive in-person course)
- *Provides a 3-year certification
When:
- WFR: Wednesday, May 14th – Sunday, May 18th
- WFR Recertification: Friday, May 16th – Sunday, May 18th
Where:
- Rivercrest Lodge in Wawona, Yosemite NP, California
- This 3,300 sq. ft. gem of a custom residential lodge is perched right on the Merced River, a perfect wilderness setting for outdoor sessions, hands-on learning and recreational evenings in paradise. Residential and tent camp options (see below).
Cost:
- WFR: $900
- WFR Recertification: $450
- Additional options:
- Private double-occupancy bedroom in lodge with full access to lodge’s Wi-Fi, full kitchen, bathroom, hot tub, living room, game room, campfire
- $750 for Tuesday-Sunday, $900 for Tuesday-Monday
- 5 rooms, 10 beds available
- Tent camp on property with full access to lodge’s Wi-Fi, full kitchen, bathroom, hot tub, living room, game room, campfire
- $550 for Tuesday night through Monday morning
- There is a 5-tent maximum
- Private double-occupancy bedroom in lodge with full access to lodge’s Wi-Fi, full kitchen, bathroom, hot tub, living room, game room, campfire
Sign Up:
- Contact Wilderness Studies Program Coordinator Ray Winter to confirm availability.
- Pay via a number of transactional options
Contact
Email: ray.winter@fresno.edu
Phone: 559-453-2260
