A NOLS Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
Understanding Your NOLS WFR Certification Validity
Your NOLS Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is designed to equip you with essential medical skills for remote environments, and its validity ensures that certified individuals maintain up-to-date knowledge and proficiency.
Here's a quick overview:
| Certification Type | Validity Period |
|---|---|
| NOLS Wilderness First Responder (WFR) | 2 Years |
Recertification Options to Maintain Your Certification
To ensure your skills remain current and your certification active, it's crucial to recertify before your WFR certification expires. NOLS offers several pathways to renew your WFR certification, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your schedule and learning preferences.
You can recertify your NOLS WFR certification through:
- WFR Recertification Course: A dedicated course specifically designed to refresh your WFR skills and knowledge.
- Hybrid WFR Recertification Course: This option combines online learning with in-person practical sessions, offering flexibility.
- Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) Course: Completing a WAFA course can also serve as a pathway for WFR recertification.
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course: In some cases, a WFA course can be utilized as another option for recertification, often requiring additional components or specific criteria.
It is highly recommended to complete a recertification course prior to your expiration date to ensure continuous certification. For more details on courses and recertification pathways, you can visit the official NOLS Wilderness First Responder course page.
