PE 1626

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PE 1626
Wilderness First Responder

Course information provided by the 2023-2024 Catalog.

This course provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed.


Fees Course fee: $855 for instruction/materials.

When Offered Multi-semester course: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE.

Comments For more information about this course, please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 0 Credits S/U NoAud

  • 11819 PE 1626   LEC 001

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    • TBA
    • Mar 30 - Apr 6, 2024

    • Blakeley, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course Fee: $855. Class takes place over spring break. This 8-day, 80-hour course from Wilderness Medical Associates provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.