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Wilderness First Responder

BOSS occasionally hosts courses taught by guest instructors or one-off courses open to the public. These courses offer opportunities for us to bring special skills or instructors to our community. Whether taught directly by BOSS instructors or by guest instructors, BOSS instructors are always present for these courses and we hold these courses to the same standards as we do for any BOSS course. The Wilderness First Responder courses we offer are offered by NOLS wilderness medicine, are taught by NOLS instructors and count as official NOLS courses for recertification requirements.

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Wilderness First Responder Recertification

What to expect

BOSS hosts a 3-day WFR Recertification Class taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. This course is designed for current but expiring WFR certifications from NOLS, WMA, and SOLO. If your WFR certification is already expired or you were certified by another company, please contact your certifying organization or our office to determine if this course can be applied to your certification renewal.

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Skills Taught

Emphasis on this course is placed on the development of good decision-making skills and the prevention of emergencies, as well as patient assessment, transport, and treatment. This course will be held in Boulder, Utah and the surrounding canyons, desert, and mountains for necessary field trips/practicals.

Wilderness First Responder Recert

Training and testing to officially renew your Wilderness First Responder certification

Wilderness Medical Protocols

Practice using SOAP notes and review documentation and communication best practices.

Re-learn and practice WFR Concepts

Relearn concepts covered in the full WFR course and participate in medical scenarios.

Evac Guidelines & Decision Making

Review evacuation guidelines, the Patient Assessment System (PAS), and risk/benefit analysis.