Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification (HWRR)
Hands-on, meet online. Enjoy our newly formatted Wilderness First Responder Recertification, which includes an online component in addition to the traditional scenarios and skills!
Pre-work allows you to review the curriculum at your own pace, and focus on the hands-on element during your two days on course. You’ll just need to complete all online components, including a written exam, prior to the course.
You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!
Also see our traditional Wilderness First Responder Recertification course.
Prerequisites
Please check out our recertification policies to make sure you’re eligible to renew your certification.
Course Policies
Please review our policies including cancellation policies, attendance requirements, minimum age requirements, and more.
Resources & Downloads
Additional Details
Continuing Education (Learn More)
This course is pre-approved for 18 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
Academic Credit (Learn more)
This course is approved for 1 college credit through Western Colorado University.
Duration
24 hours
Age
16+ yrs
Tuition
$385 to $470
1 College Credits
- 1 Credit
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- CPR
- Epinephrine Auto-injector
Start/End
Varies
Fly In/Out
Varies
Course Session Dates
Feb 6, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027
Santa Cruz, CA
$430 View Session
Feb 6, 2027 - Feb 7, 2027
Boulder, CO
$370 - $395 View Session
Feb 20, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027
Boulder, CO
$370 - $395 View Session
Feb 20, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027
Santa Cruz, CA
$430 View Session
Feb 20, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027
Tucson, AZ
$435 View Session
Mar 3, 2027 - Mar 4, 2027
Golden, CO
TBA View Session
Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027
Berkeley, CA
TBA View Session
Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027
Salt Lake City, UT
TBA View Session
Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027
Durango, CO
TBA View Session
Mar 6, 2027 - Mar 7, 2027
Glencoe, IL
$425 View Session
Mar 12, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027
Gunnison, CO
$350 - $385 View Session
Mar 12, 2027 - Mar 13, 2027
Burlington, VT
TBA View Session
Mar 13, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027
Madison, WI
$400 View Session
Mar 13, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027
Victor, ID
$400 View Session
Mar 19, 2027 - Mar 20, 2027
Sausalito, CA
$470 View Session
Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027
Santa Cruz, CA
$430 View Session
Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027
Fort Collins, CO
$360 - $405 View Session
Mar 20, 2027 - Mar 21, 2027
Flagstaff, AZ
$435 View Session
Mar 25, 2027 - Mar 26, 2027
Bellingham, WA
TBA View Session
Mar 27, 2027 - Mar 28, 2027
Salt Lake City, UT
TBA View Session
Apr 3, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027
Berkeley, CA
TBA View Session
Apr 3, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027
Boulder, CO
$370 - $395 View Session
Apr 8, 2027 - Apr 9, 2027
Lander, WY
$385 View Session
Apr 9, 2027 - Apr 10, 2027
Joshua Tree, CA
TBA View Session
Topics Covered
Patient Assessment System
Documentation
Medical Legal
CPR
Spinal Cord Injuries
Long-term Patient Care
Chest Injuries
Shock
Head Injuries
Wilderness Wound Management
Athletic Injuries
Fracture Management and Traction Splinting
Dislocations
Cold Injuries
Heat Illness
Altitude Illness
Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Emergencies
Abdominal Emergencies
Mental Health Emergencies
Bites, Stings and Poisoning
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Diabetes
Search and Rescue
Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication
Communicable Disease
Lightning
Submersion
Urinary and Reproductive System Issues
Medical Decision Making
Common Wilderness Medical Problems
Wilderness Drug and First Aid Kits
Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (In Wyoming only)
If you are fluent in American Sign Language or Signed Exact English, you may be eligible to receive a full scholarship to your wilderness medicine course.
