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

Skill Options
Academic Credit

1 College Credits

  • 1 Credit

Certifications

  • Wilderness First Responder
  • CPR
  • Epinephrine Auto-injector

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Start/End

Varies

Fly In/Out

Varies

Course Session Dates

Apr 10, 2027 - Apr 11, 2027

Big Pine (Bishop), CA

Apr 13, 2027 - Apr 14, 2027

Golden, CO

Apr 17, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Bloomington, MN

Apr 17, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Sausalito, CA

Apr 19, 2027 - Apr 20, 2027

Big Pine (Bishop), CA

Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027

Boulder, CO

$370 - $395 View Session

Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027

Breckenridge, CO

Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027

Salt Lake City, UT

Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027

Moab, UT

May 1, 2027 - May 2, 2027

Golden, CO

May 1, 2027 - May 2, 2027

Alexandria, NH

May 1, 2027 - May 2, 2027

Tahoe City, CA

May 4, 2027 - May 5, 2027

Boulder, CO

$370 - $395 View Session

May 7, 2027 - May 8, 2027

Denver, CO

May 8, 2027 - May 9, 2027

Berkeley, CA

May 10, 2027 - May 11, 2027

Austin, TX

May 15, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Salt Lake City, UT

May 15, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Glencoe, IL

May 21, 2027 - May 22, 2027

Portland, OR

May 22, 2027 - May 23, 2027

Fort Collins, CO

$360 - $405 View Session

Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027

Boulder, CO

$370 - $395 View Session

Jun 5, 2027 - Jun 6, 2027

Colchester, VT

Jun 19, 2027 - Jun 20, 2027

Blairstown, NJ

Jun 19, 2027 - Jun 20, 2027

Boulder, CO

$370 - $395 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.