PE 1627: Wilderness First Responder Re-Certification
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
| Course Fee | Students: $375 Community:$495 CU Faculty/Staff:$495 |
|---|---|
| Fee Notes | None |
| Attendance | Participation in all class sessions is required in order to receive PE credit. |
| Prerequisites | No previous experience. |
| Drop Deadline | 1/21/25 |
| Enrollment | Enroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu |
| Links | For more information about Wilderness Medical Associates please visit their website. |
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 4/2/25 | 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 4/3/25 | 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Friday | 4/4/25 | 8:00am 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.
- 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.
- We cannot currently offer an Outdoor Education fee waiver for this course, as of Spring 2025.