Wilderness First Responder - Hybrid Course

Course: Wilderness First Responder – Hybrid Course

In Partnership with Northeast Mountaineering

**There is 30 hours of pre-coursework for this course**

Date:  August 11 – 15, 2025

Time:  8am – 6pm Daily

Location: Cardigan Mountain School

62 Alumni Dr

Canaan, NH 03741

This Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (HWFR) Course format consists of a 30 hour self-paced, online instructional component, followed by a 50-hour in-person practical component.  The in-person session takes place over five consecutive days.

The online section is hosted on CANVAS®, a cloud-based classroom and powerful learning management system that allows students to work at their own pace. An instructor team assigned to each course supports participants with navigation of the online material and facilitates the in-person interactive elements and skill-based learning. The online material consists of reading assignments, case studies, videos, photos, animations, quizzes, and discussions. The online section is available to course participants approximately 1 month before the practical section is to begin.

The hybrid format works best for self-motivated individuals with good time management skills and has access to a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop and high-speed internet. This instructional format provides the opportunity for course participants to learn at their own speed, in their own space, on their own schedule.

Participants then apply knowledge and skills learned from the online WFR modules to the 50 hour in-person section.  This practical section consists of focused lectures, hands-on patient assessments, skill stations, scenarios, and discussions with the same instructor team that supports the online section.  

Upon completion of this course, you will receive the following: