Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

Each year, FOP offers a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course on campus during spring break. This 80-hour course is the recognized standard for outdoor leaders and guides; it offers a solid foundation of medical skills for anyone who spends a considerable amount if time in the backcountry. The course is open anyone; FOP leaders and members of the Harvard community are especially encouraged to take this valuable course. Usually spaces fill up quickly, so be sure to register early if you are interested.

Dates	March 10-18, 2012
Costs	$675 (available to Harvard affiliates for $550)
What's included?	The course cost covers only the course itself; housing and food are not provided. The first day of the course will start at 9 AM; 8 AM thereafter. Days usually end around 5 PM. One evening will feature an after-dark mock rescue scenario that will run well into the evening (~9-10 PM).
Location	Harvard's Cambridge campus
Instruction	The course instruction will be by Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO), the original school of wilderness medicine.
What next?	Download the registration packet for more information. In order to secure a place in the course, send your registration form and a $100 nonrefundable deposit to FOP at 6 Prescott St, Cambridge, MA 02138. F If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at 617-495-7935 or email us at fop@fas.harvard.edu.