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Course Name Who It's For Duration
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Front-country travellers or assistant backcountry leaders; beginner 2 to 3 days
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) Backcountry travellers, researchers and field personnel, assistant leaders; beginner to intermediate 40 hrs over 4 to 5 days
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Professional guides, outdoor educators, search and rescue, anybody travelling in remote areas; beginner to advanced 5 or 8 days
Costa Rica Wilderness First Responder Anyone physically active who travels to remote places, guides, outdoor educators, search and rescue; beginner to advanced 7 days all-inclusive (5-day course)
Wilderness First Responder – Bridge (WFR-Bridge) WAFA graduates; intermediate to advanced 40 hours over 4 to 5 days
Wilderness First Responder – Recertification (WFR-Recert) Certified Wilderness First Responders; intermediate to advanced 3 days or 4 days