First Aid Classes

Grand Canyon River Guides has always been dedicated to providing top-notch Wilderness First Responder and WFR recert classes that are tailored specifically to the challenges of the Grand Canyon environment.

We have compiled a list of first aid classes offered by a range of reputable providers, because we know how challenging it is fit things into your schedule. New classes are being added all the time, so make sure to check the provider’s websites, or contact them directly for more information.

Note: all courses below will be held in Flagstaff, AZ or in Northern AZ. Scroll down to the provider list below for options in other areas.

Wilderness Recertification Courses

DATES	PROVIDER	COST
November 9 - 11, 2017	Flagstaff Field Inst.	$315
February 16-18, 2018	GCRG/DMI	$265
February 16-18, 2018	Flagstaff Field Inst.	$325
March 2 - 4, 2018	Flagstaff Field Inst.	$325

March 9 - 11, 2018

Flagstaff Field Inst.

$325

March 23 - 25, 2018

Flagstaff Field Inst.

$325

April 14 - 16, 2018

Flagstaff Field Inst.

$325

May 5 - 7, 2018

Flagstaff Field Inst.

$325

June 1 - 3, 2018

Flagstaff Field Inst.

$325

Wilderness First Responder Courses

DATES	PROVIDER	COST
November 3 - 11, 2017	Flagstaff Field Inst.	$745
January 5 - 14, 2018	Flagstaff Field Inst.	$755
February 10 - 19, 2018	Flagstaff Field Inst.	$755

March 17 - 25, 2018

Flagstaff Field Inst.

$755

April 7 - 15, 2018

Flagstaff Field Inst.

$755

May 16 - 25, 2018

Flagstaff Field Inst.

$755

SIGN UP/PAY HERE FOR GCRG's WFR Recertification Class*

*Note: If you're already signed up and need to pay your balance, you can do so here. Thanks.

Canyon and River Medicine (WFR Recert), Sponsored by GCRG and DMI

Instructors: Dr. Tom Myers and Marc Yeston

Dates: February 16-18, 2018 (OARS Warehouse in Flagstaff, AZ)

Time: 8 AM to 5 PM on the first two days, and 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the last day. CPR portion will be the AM of the first day.

Note: This is the same weekend as the Whale Foundation Wing Ding (Feb 17th) so you can get your WFR recert and have fun at the same time!

Wilderness First Responder Provider List

Desert Medicine Institute, sponsored by Grand Canyon River Guides, Inc.

Taught by: Dr. Tom Myers and Marc Yeston

Contact: Lynn Hamilton at GCRG

Email: gcrg@infomagic.net

Note: DMI courses are specifically tailored to the Grand Canyon environment

Checks can be made out to GCRG and mailed to PO Box 1934, Flagstaff, AZ 86002 or sign up online.

Desert Mountain Medicine

Contact: Nadia Kimmel, (406) 579-7070

Email: info@desertmountainmedicine.com

Website: www.desertmountainmedicine.com

Note: DMM typically holds courses in a variety of western states such as ID, UT, CO

Flagstaff Field Institute - certification through WMI of NOLS

Contact: Pete Walka for courses in Flagstaff at (928) 890-7199.

Email: pete_walka@nols.edu

Website: www.FlagstaffFieldInstitute.com

Note: WMI courses provide a 2-year WFR certification, and 2-year adult CPR certification

Grand Canyon Field Institute (GCFI) - certification through WMI of NOLS

Contact: 1(866) 471-4435 to sign up

Website: https://www.grandcanyon.org/learn/grand-canyon-field-institute

Note: WMI courses provide a 2-year WFR certification, and 2-year adult CPR certification

Note: WMI provides the instruction, and GCFI provides the venue, free camping, discounted lodging, and park entrance fee waiver.

Northern Arizona University (NAU Outdoors)

Contact: (928) 523-3229

Note: non-students can take courses from NAU Outdoors but the cost is 20% more than what appears on their website. Non-students should contact NAU Outdoors by phone to sign up.

Remote Rescue (wilderness medicine courses and swiftwater rescue classes)

Contact: Shoshanna Jensen Sack, (970) 764-7199

Email: remoterescue@yahoo.com

Website: www.remoterescuemed.com

Note: Remote Rescue courses include Heath Care Provider CPR from the American Heart Association, and Remote Rescue accepts cards from most companies with no problem. Remote Rescue also holds classes in AZ and CO

Sierra Rescue (wilderness medicine courses and swiftwater rescue classes)

Contact: Julie Munger, (800) 208-2723

Email: info@sierrarescue.com or julie@sierrarescue.com

Website: www.sierrarescue.com

Note: Sierra Rescue has courses in CA, AZ, and WA

Wilderness Medical Associates

Contact: (888)-WILDMED

Email: office@wildmed.com

Website: www.wildmed.com

Wilderness Medicine Insitute (WMI of NOLS)

Contact: 1(800) 710-NOLS for courses throughout the US

Website: www.nols.edu/wmi