How to recertify your WFR or WEMT online during the pandemic

WMTC is acutely aware that few in-person recertification courses are available this fall and winter and that some WFR & WEMT graduates need their certification to work this winter and spring. To address this issue, currently certified graduates of an approved wilderness medicine provider may register for Part 1 of WMTC’s WFR & WEMT Recertification course. Once they complete the online portion of the course, they will be able to download a provisional WFR or WEMT certification card; the certification expires one year from the time they registered for Part 1.

To complete the certification process and receive an additional two-year certification, they must complete WMTC’s Part 2 practical session before their provisional certification expires. See below for courses provided by Southwest Rescue.

Course Schedule

Course Name Date(s) Location Duration Details
Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician 05/24/21 – 05/26/21 Pine River, CO 3 days (24 hours) Course Details | Register ($450)
Whitewater Rescue Technician – Professional 05/27/21 – 05/29/21 Pine River, CO 3 days (24 hours) Course Details | Register ($350)
Whitewater Rescue Technician – Recreational 05/27/21 – 05/28/21 Pine River, CO 2 days (16 hours) Course Details | Register ($250)
WFR and WEMT Recertification – Standard 06/04/21 – 06/06/21 Vedauwoo Recreation Area 3 days Course Details | Register ($350)
Wilderness First Responder – Hybrid Part 2 06/08/21 – 06/12/21 Vedauwoo Recreation Area 5 days Course Details | Register ($450)