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Central Michigan University (CMU), Off-Campus Programs and Wilderness Medical Associates® (WMA) have partnered to provide three semester hours of credit for Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification. WFR is the ideal medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments.
Value Added Benefits for Your Wilderness Medical Training
- Earn three (3) semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit from a regionally accredited university
- Eligibility for teacher certificate renewal credit and/or salary increase within your school district
- Enrich your classroom experience
- Enhance your competency in assessing a patient, handling emergencies and utilizing Basic Life Support equipment and procedures
Special Course Requirements Prior to CMU Admission and Registration: Permission of CMU instructor and verification of completion of training through Wilderness Medical Associates. Register for Wilderness Medical Associates training workshops at
www.wildmed.com.
Additional Course Information
Upon successful completion of the Wilderness Medical Associates training, undergraduate students and/or practicing educators may elect to register for three semester hours of credit through Central Michigan University.
Undergraduate credit:
RPL 400AA (3 semester hours)
Graduate credit:
RPL 600AC (3 semester hours)
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derness Medical Associates® has been setting the highest standard for training in wilderness and rescue medicine since 1981. They train over 6,000 individuals annually. They are the only company in this field with a practicing emergency room physician as President and Medical Director. Dr. David Johnson’s nearly 30 years of emergency medical and backcountry experience provide a depth of expertise that translates into a cutting-edge curriculum. View further information at www.wildmed.com or call (888) 945-3633.
Central Michigan University, founded in 1892, is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. CMU has been offering high quality off-campus programs to adult learners for over 35 years.