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PE 1621: Bridge Wilderness Advanced First Aid to Wilderness First Responder

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. 

Details
Course FeeStudents: $495
Community: $525
CU Faculty/Staff: $515 
Fee NotesNone
AttendanceParticipation in all class sessions is required in order to receive PE credit.
PrerequisitesNo previous experience.
Drop DeadlineSeptember 3rd, 2025
EnrollmentEnroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at coed@cornell.edu
LinksFor more information about Wilderness Medical Associates please visit their website.
Bridge (WAFA to WFR) Schedule
DayDateTime
Friday 11/14/255:00pm to 7:00pm
Friday1/16/268:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday1/17/268:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday1/18/268:00am to 6:00pm
Monday1/19/268:00am to 6:00pm

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We cannot offer refunds for last minute cancellations or no-shows.
  • For information about parking on campus, please see Cornell’s guide: Parking | Visit | Cornell University
  • We do not provide meals – you are responsible for bringing your own food. There is no microwave or refrigerator on site. There are various cafes or dining halls on campus: Eateries - Cornell Dining Now
  • Teagle Hall is located at: 512 N Campus Ste 1, Ithaca, NY 14853. The multi purpose room is most easily accessed through the EAST door (facing Lynah Rink) in Teagle Hall. Come into the single door, turn left and walk to the end of the hall. The MULTIPURPOSE ROOM IS STRAIGHT AHEAD. There is a open window to an office on that hallway where you can ask the staff where the Multi-Purpose Room is, if you are lost.
  • Cornell cannot offer accommodations/housing on campus.
  • Please arrive before the class starts. Because this is a professional certification and every single minute counts, if you are not on time, you may be failed from the class. The door in Teagle Hall closest to Lynah Rink will always stay open.