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Upcoming Events

Tue Mar 01, 2011 @ 7:00AM - 07:00PM
Wilderness First Responder RECERT course
Sat Mar 05, 2011 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) to WFR Bridge course
Fri Apr 01, 2011 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
River Skills
Fri Apr 08, 2011 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Westwater Whitewater River Rescue
Fri Apr 22, 2011 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Family Explorers Weekend at Professor Valley Field Camp
Fri May 27, 2011 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Family Explorers Weekend at Professor Valley Field Camp
Sat Jun 11, 2011 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Range Creek Archeology
Sat Jul 09, 2011 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Range Creek Archeology

For all courses, tours and trips in 2011; returning participants receive 5% off.

Professional Certification & Licensing Courses

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Canyonlands Field Institute offers Wilderness Advanced First Aid, WFR/WAFA Recert, and River Rescue courses for tour guides, rangers and back-country guides, outdoor educators and other professionals who work outdoors; but are open to the public. Courses based in Moab; small class size, high instructor to student ratio an frequent practice scenarios with equipment.

Wilderness Medicine Institute/NOLS: Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) to Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Bridge and WFR Recert Courses

These courses are based in downtown Moab, Utah. Enrollment is limited and these programs fill quickly. Lodging and meals are on your own. Two year certification including CPR. Contact Wilderness Medicine Institute directly for information about schedule and location for full WFR and EMT classes and about recerting from another provider. See links below for course details and how to register for CFI's courses. Deposits are non-refundable unless we cancel the course; final payment due 30 days prior and not refundable after the 30 day deadline. If you have questions about recertifying from another course provider, please contact WMI directly to clarify.



Wilderness First Responder RECERT course PDF Print E-mail
Guide Training - Professional Certification & Licensing Courses

Wilderness First Responder & WAFA RECERT course 3 days (includes CPR)

Recertify your WAFA or WFR with the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS.

REGISTRATION OPEN

March 1-3, 2011

March 5-7, 2011

Fee: $290.00
Deposit: $125.00 applies to total fee; full balance due 30 days prior.

Can recert both WAFA & WFR
Registration through CFI. Class sessions in downtown Moab. Meets and exceeds Utah River Guide license requirements.

For full Wilderness First Responder (10 day) courses, contact Wilderness Medicine Institute directly. Class sessions in Moab and around the country.

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Westwater Whitewater River Rescue PDF Print E-mail
Guide Training - Professional Certification & Licensing Courses

Westwater Whitewater River Rescue - Active hands-on training in risk management. This is a swiftwater rescue course on Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River.

COURSE OPEN

April 8-10, 2011

Fee: $400.00 Deposit $125.00 balance due 30 days prior; fees include boats, shuttles, meals, support, river use fees. Deposit non-refundable unless you fill your spot. Class session in Moab followed by overnight Westwater Canyon river trip.

For commercial guide, private boater, field biologist, emergency & ranger personnel. Previous river running experience required.

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River Skills PDF Print E-mail
Guide Training - Professional Certification & Licensing Courses

River Skills - An Introduction to Whitewater Rafting. Learn the skills needed to safely boat Western rivers. Covers the basics for beginners. Includes a Westwater Canyon overnight trip. Class I-IV rapids.

April 1-3, 2011

Fee: $340 Adult - $250 Youth
Deposit $125.00
applies to total fee, full balance due 30 days prior.
Discounts for CFI Members.

Overview:
This course is designed as an overall introduction for the aspiring beginning guide or novice private boater. Trip includes an outfitted trip through Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River, all meals starting with dinner Friday through lunch on Sunday, river use fees, shuttle and intensive instruction on the many aspects of boating. Youth over 12 welcome. Starts and ends in Cisco, Utah.

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Canyonlands Field Institute,
1320 South Highway 191,
PO Box 68,
Moab Ut 84532
Tel: 435.259.7750 • Toll free: 800.860.5262 • Fax: 435.259.2335
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