Gettysburg College has been a proud host of Wilderness Medical Associates’(WMA) Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course for 25 years
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is an industry standard for medical training, leadership, and critical thinking especially for outdoor, remote and delayed care environments. This course is open to anyone!
The initial Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is designed as a 70-hour training to be held over 8 days. Example topics include:
- Patient Assessment
- Body Systems
- Equipment Improvisation
- Environmental and Backcountry Medicine
- Wilderness Evacuation and Rescue
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certification card from Wilderness Medical Associates which remains valid for three years.
Register HERE for the Recertification Course from May 11-13, 2026
Register Here for the 8-Day Full Course from May 14-22, 2026 (No Class will be held on College Commencement)
Visit our FAQ page for an overview and what to expect for the courses.
In addition to the unparalleled curriculum delivered by WMA, our unique location offers opportunities and value you won't find anywhere else:
- Explore the Gettysburg College campus!
- Tour the world famous Civil War battlefield on foot, horseback, or Segway. You can also visit one of Adam's County's many orchards and wineries
Walk half a mile to historic downtown Gettysburg's unique shops, dozens of restaurants, and the recently renovated Majestic Theater