USD $575.00 (VAT included). Included in the course fee are the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Wilderness First Aid 30 page handout, First Aid Pocket Guide, a patient assessment bandana, NOLS Wilderness Medicine WFA & Epinepherine certification and CPR certification. Food and lodging is not included in your price.

We ask for full payment to reserve a spot on the course. Payment can be made to Crossing Latitudes. We can also invoice you. Please read our cancellation policies below before you sign up. Once we have received your course fee we will email you a receipt and a course confirmation.

International Transfer to Crossing Latitudes
Iban number: NO4615067581706
Bank: DNB Bank ASA
BIC: DNBANOKKXXX
Bank's address: DNB Bank ASA, PO Box 1600 Sentrum, 0021 Oslo, Norway

Meals and lodging are not included in the WFA course fee. Flåm Camping & Hostel supports our courses and they offer both private and shared rooms and great cabins (with full kitchens). Phone: +47 57 63 21 21 Email: camping@flaam-camping.no

Contact Flåm Camping & Hostel and mention that you are taking the NOLS WFA course and you will receive a 15% discount on the rooms and cabins. There is a nice common room and a great kitchen available where you can socialize with other participants and cook your meals. Grocery stores and restaurants are with in 10 minutes walking from the campground. The Flåm Camping & Hostel is only 10-15 minutes walk from our classroom.

No discount is given for pitching a tent at the Campground. There is NO discount if you book on booking.com or other similar websites.

Book your room or cabin by contacting: camping@flaam-camping.no You are of course welcome to stay elsewhere.

This three day Wilderness First Aid course is taught in English. Our instructors are likely Scandinavians and are more than happy to help out with translations if needed. You can also receive the course hand-out in Swedish or Finnish if you like.

There are no written or practical tests on this Wilderness First Aid course. You just have to be there, participate and do your best!

Expect dynamic instructors with lots of international Backcountry and Emergency experience. Expect to spend lots of time outside with realistic scenarios. There will be intense but rewarding days. We have fun on NOLS Wilderness Medicine courses while learning about very serious topics.

You can expect a curriculum that is evidence-based, not just copied out of a textbook. We teach wilderness medicine practices and protocols that are supported by a physician-based medical advisory panel and disseminated by our curriculum director. This means you're getting the latest findings and protocols in the industry.

We expect you to be on time each day. We expect you to come prepared each morning. We expect you to be respectful of other participants and our staff – both in the classroom and during our scenarios outside. We do not accept any kind of harassment – by either words or actions. We expect you to take good care of our equipment. We hope you will ask us if you don’t understand.

We ask that all participants’ cell phones and computers will be turned off during class time. Smoking and Alcohol are not allowed on site during the course hours. Pets are not allowed at the teaching site during course hours. Any student bringing pets to class will be asked to leave class until the pet is safely situated – unless your dog is a service dog. If you have a service dog, please email us before signing up.

Please bring comfortable outdoor clothing. We will be doing lectures inside and scenarios outside every day. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather. We will be outside no matter what the weather is. NOLS Wilderness Medicine will bring medical equipment and outdoor gear for setting up realistic scenarios. More info below.

Suggested Equipment List to bring to class each day:

• Day pack with extra layers (sweater, socks, long johns)

• Outdoor clothing that will keep you warm and dry in all conditions

• Rain jacket & pants

• Hiking boots or waterproof boots

• Indoor shoes (sneakers or sandals – the floor can be a bit cold)

• Scarf, hat, gloves, Head lamp, thermos, mug, water bottle, pen and paper, sunglasses

• Infection Control

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Introductions Wilderness Medicine

• Patient Assessment: Initial Assessment A B C D E

• Focused Exam (Head-to-Toe assessment), Vital Signs (LOR, HH, RR, SCTM), Focused Medical History (SAMPLE)

• Emergency and Evacuation Plans & Documentation

• Spinal Cord Injuries

• Head Injuries

• Shock

• Wilderness Wound Management, Burns & Infections

• Athletic Injuries, Fractures & Dislocations

• Heat Illness & Cold Injury

• The Medical Patient & Anaphylaxis

• Wilderness First Aid Kits

The Wilderness Medicine goal is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. NOLS Wilderness Medicine (https://nols.edu/en/courses/wilderness-medicine/) is the most recognized and respected teacher of wilderness medicine, training over 600,000 students around the world. At NOLS Wilderness Medicine, students learn treatment principles and decision-making skills, not the memorization of long lists. Our courses are rigorous and intensive. They will challenge your decision-making skills and they will get you ready. NOLS Wilderness Medicine is an internationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings.

Flåm is a 335 km drive to Oslo (via the RV 50/R7) and is 166 km from Bergen. Make sure you have a car that drives well on winter roads. You will have to drive over some high mountain passes in order to reach Flåm. More spectacular views are hard to find but the roads can be challenging as well.

Take the Bergen Railway between Oslo and Bergen to Myrdal station and change there for the Flåm Railway. The Bergen Railway crosses the Hardangervidda (Hardanger Plateau), 1237 meters above sea level, and is one of the most spectacular main railway lines in Europe. This has repeatedly been named one of the world's finest and most exciting railway journeys.

There are several busses to Flåm. The “Sogn bus” has several daily departures and takes approx. 3 hours from Bergen to Flåm. You can find the correct bus route from your departure point to Flåm at NOR-WAY express bus and Fjord1. There are also buses from Oslo and these are often less expensive then the train.

The Norled Express Boat departs once daily from Bergen to Flåm. Departure is from Bergen Strandkai Terminal around 08:00 and return from Flåm around 15.30. The trip takes approximately five and a half hours.

Course fee in full is required to reserve your spot in the course. The course fee is nontransferable.

Payment goes to Crossing Latitudes account described above. We can also invoice you. See info above.

If a student cancels or withdraws from a course for any reason: Greater than or equal to 7 days prior to the course starting date, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of US $300.00

Within 7 days of the course start date and once the course has begun, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of US $500.00

If Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine must cancel the course for any reason, we will refund you the full course fee.

We do recommend that you protect yourself by buying travel insurance. Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine are not responsible for unused tickets, lodging or other expenses you have purchased if the course gets cancelled or you cancel the course.

$575.00 (VAT included). Included in the course fee are the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Wilderness Handbook, a patient assessment bandana, NOLS Wilderness Medicine WAFA or WFR & Epinepherine certification and CPR certification. Food and lodging are not included in your price.

We ask for full payment to reserve a spot on the course. Payment can be made to Crossing Latitudes. We can also invoice you. Please read our cancellation policies below before you sign up.

International Transfer to Crossing Latitudes
Iban number: NO4615067581706
Bank: DNB Bank ASA
BIC: DNBANOKKXXX
Bank's address: DNB Bank ASA, PO Box 1600 Sentrum, 0021 Oslo, Norway

All students are required to submit a photocopy of their WAFA or WFR certification card on the first day of the course. This course is open to WAFA’s and WFR’s from any organisation where a WAFA was at least 40 hours and a WFR was at least 70 hours. It is your responsibility to make sure your WAFA / WFR certification meets this standard. If you are unsure, please contact NOLS Wilderness Medicine before enrolling in a course and review the recertification portion of our website: https://www.nols.edu/en/courses/wilderness-medicine/recertify/

You can also email info@crossinglatitudes.com and we will try to help you out.

NOLS Wilderness Medicine WFR grads have a “re-entry year” which means you have a one-year period after your expiration date to recertify. You can not call yourself a WFR during the “re-entry year” but if you recertify and pass the exams before the end of your “re-entry year” you receive full WFR status again. This course will also recertify the wilderness portion of those holding a valid WEMT.

After successful completion you will receive a NOLS Wilderness Medicine WAFA or WFR, Epinepherine and CPR certification.

If you hold a current WFR certification from any other wilderness medicine organization with less than a 70-hour

certification, you will receive a letter of course completion in lieu of a NOLS Wilderness Medicine WFR certification.

This letter of completion may allow you to recertify with your original certifying organization. You must contact that organization prior to your NOLS Wilderness Medicine course to ensure that our course will meet their requirements for recertification.

Please contact us if you are unsure whether you are eligible to take this WFR-R course or not.

Meals and lodging is not included in the WFR-R course fee. Flåm Camping & Hostel support our courses and they offer both private and shared rooms and great cabins.

Contact Flåm Camping & Hostel and mention that you are taking the NOLS WFR-R course and you will receive a 15% discount on the rooms and cabins. There is a nice commons room and a great kitchen available where you can socialize with other participants and cook your meals. Grocery stores and restaurants are with in 10 minutes walking distance. The Flåm Camping & Hostel is only 10-15 minute’s walk from our classroom.

No discount is given for pitching a tent at the Campground. There is NO discount if you book on booking.com or other similar websites. Book your room/cabin by contacting: camping@flaam-camping.no Phone: +47 57 63 21 21

Sharing a room with 4 other folks (4 beds) with bath and shower costs approximately NOK 375: - per night per person (towel and bedding included). Solo rooms cost more.

You are of course welcome to stay elsewhere in Flåm or nearby communities.

This three-day WFR-R course is taught in English. The course can be used as a WAFA recert as well.

We start our WFR-R course Friday May 9th at 08:00. We will have class until 18:00 with a few short breaks and an hour lunch. The same schedule – 08:00 to 18:00 goes for Saturday and Sunday as well.

Do we need this?

Expect dynamic instructors with lots of international Backcountry and Emergency experience. Expect to spend lots of time outside with realistic scenarios. Expect feedback from your instructors daily. There will be intense but rewarding days. We have fun on NOLS Wilderness Medicine courses while learning about very serious topics.

You can expect a curriculum that is evidence-based, not just copied out of a textbook. We teach wilderness medicine practices and protocols that are supported by a physician-based medical advisory panel and disseminated by our curriculum director. This means you're getting the latest findings and protocols in the industry.

We expect you to be on time each day. We expect you to come prepared each morning. We expect you to be respectful of other participants and our staff – both in the classroom and during our scenarios outside. We do not accept any kind of harassment. We expect you to take good care of our equipment. We hope you will ask us if you don’t understand.

We ask that all participants’ cell phones and computers will be turned off during class time. No smoking during our class time (which includes outside scenario time).

Smoking and alcohol are not allowed on site during the course hours. Pets are not allowed at the teaching site during course hours. Any student bringing pets to class will be asked to leave class until the pet is safely situated – inless it is a service animal. If you have a service dog, please contact us before signing up.

Please see the suggested personal clothing and equipment list below. NOLS Wilderness Medicine will bring medical equipment and outdoor gear for setting up realistic scenarios. After the course we sell NOLS Wilderness Medicine first aid kits, books and first aid materials.

Expect the best but be prepared for the worst! Spring in Norway can crazy!

• Day pack with extra layers (sweater, socks, long johns)

• Outdoor clothing that will keep you warm and dry in all conditions

• Rain jacket & pants

• Hiking boots or waterproof boots

• Indoor shoes (sneakers or sandals – the floor can be a bit cold)

• Scarf, hat, gloves

• Towel and personal toiletries

• Thermos, personal mug, water bottle, head lamp, pen and paper

• Sunglasses or protective eyewear

Topics during the WFR-Refresher course includes:

• Infection Control

• Patient Assessment System

• Documentaion and Medical Leagal issues

• Spinal Cord Injuries

• Head Injuries

• Chest Injuries

• Shock

• Wound Management

• Athletic Injuries & Dislocations

• Fracture Management

• Cold & Heat Related problems

• Altitude Illness

• Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Emergencies

• Abdominal Emergencies

• Mental Health Emergencies

• CPR

NOLS Wilderness Medicine is proud to be a Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) accredited organization. Current EMTs are eligible to receive 18 hours CEU hours for their NOLS Wilderness Medicine WFR Recert course. Please bring a photocopy of your current EMT card(s) with you to your course.

The Wilderness Medicine goal is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. NOLS Wilderness Medicine (https://nols.edu/en/courses/wilderness-medicine/) is the most recognized and respected teacher of wilderness medicine, training over 600,000 students around the world. At NOLS Wilderness Medicine, students learn treatment principles and decision-making skills, not the memorization of long lists. Our courses are rigorous and intensive. They will challenge your decision-making skills and they will get you ready. NOLS Wilderness Medicine is an internationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings.

Flåm is a 335 km drive to Oslo (via the RV 50/R7) and is 166 km from Bergen. Make sure you have a car that drives well on winter roads. You will have to drive over some high mountain passes to reach Flåm. More spectacular views are hard to find but the roads can be challenging as well.

Take the Bergen Railway between Oslo and Bergen to Myrdal station and change there for the Flåm Railway. The Bergen Railway crosses the Hardangervidda (Hardanger Plateau), 1237 meters above sea level, and is one of the most spectacular main railway lines in Europe.

There are several busses to Flåm each day from Oslo or Bergen. The bus is usually less expensive compared to the train. The “Sogn bus” has several daily departures and takes approx. 3 hours from Bergen to Flåm. You can find the correct bus route from your departure point to Flåm at NOR-WAY express bus and Fjord1.

The Norled Express Boat departs once daily from Bergen to Flåm. Departure is from Bergen Strandkai Terminal around 08:00 and return to Bergen around 15.30. The trip takes approximately five and a half hours.

Course fee in full is required to reserve your spot in the course. The course fee is nontransferable.

Payment goes to Crossing Latitudes account described above. We can also invoice you. See info above.

If a student cancels or withdraws from a course for any reason: Greater than or equal to 7 days prior to the course starting date, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of USD $150.00.

Within 7 days of the course start date and once the course has begun, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of USD $300.00. After the course has started there is no refund.

If Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine must cancel the course, we will refund you the full course fee.

We highly recommend that you protect yourself by buying travel insurance. Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine are not responsible for unused tickets, lodging or other expenses you have purchased if the course gets cancelled or you cancel the course.

The course fee is USD $950.00 per person. Please use https://www.xe.com for the exchange rate when you are ready to pay.

Included in the course fee are the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Wilderness Medicine book, a hand-out, a patient assessment bandana, NOLS Wilderness Medicine WAFA certification, Epinepherine and CPR certification. Included is also all gear that is used in scenarios like litters, sleepingbags, pads, first aid kits, fake blood, tarps, first aid materials etc. Your food & lodging is not included.

We ask for full payment to reserve a spot on the course. Payment can be made to Crossing Latitudes. We can also invoice you. Please read our cancellation policies below before you sign up. Once we have received your course fee, we will email you a receipt and a course confirmation.

International Transfer to Crossing Latitudes
Iban number: NO4615067581706
Bank: DNB Bank ASA
BIC: DNBANOKKXXX
Bank's address: DNB Bank ASA, PO Box 1600 Sentrum, 0021 Oslo, Norway

Meals & Lodging is not included in your course fee. We recommend that you book a

bed at STF Abisko Turiststation hostel or a room in their hotel (this is also where our classroom is located).

You can also book a cabin (4-6 beds) at the STF Abisko Turiststation. Let us know if you are interested in

sharing a cabin and we can connect you with others interested. You find more information about lodging at

https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/facilities/stf-abisko-turiststation/

There are other B&B’s and guesthouses in the community of Abisko that you are welcome to stay at.

This Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) course is taught in English.

Yes - there is both a written and a practical test on this WAFA course. If you are active during the days, ask questions when you don’t understand, and study in the evenings you will do well. It is the instructors’ job to make the class understandable for you and help you do well with the tests. You need to pass the written test (multiple choice answers) with at least 70%.

If you fail the tests you can not re-test during the same course. You need to reschedule your tests with NOLS Wilderness Medicine Admissions. If you fail you will receive a NOLS Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification instead of the WAFA certification. Don’t stress – we are there to help you out. We are invested in your success!

If you take this course as Recertification for a Wilderness First Responder (meaning you hold a non-expired WFR card from NOLS Wilderness Medicine – or are within your “re-entry year” or have a valid not-expired WFR Certification from a program with a minimum 70 hour) you must do both a written and a practical test as well. Please email us if you have questions about this.

Expect dynamic instructors with lots of international Backcountry and Emergency experience. Expect to spend lots of time outside with realistic scenarios. There will be intense but rewarding days. We have fun on NOLS Wilderness Medicine courses while learning about very serious topics.

You can expect a curriculum that is evidence-based, not just copied out of a textbook. We teach wilderness medicine practices and protocols that are supported by a physician-based medical advisory panel and disseminated by our curriculum director. This means you're getting the latest findings and protocols in the industry.

We expect you to be on time each day. We expect you to come prepared each morning. We expect you to be respectful of other participants and our staff – both in the classroom and during our scenarios outside. We do not accept any harassment of any kind. We expect you to take good care of our equipment. We hope you will ask us if you don’t understand as our goal is that all participants will gain confidence to help others in need.

We ask that all participants’ cell phones and computers will be turned off during class time. No alcohol or smoking during our class time (which includes scenario time). No pets are allowed at the class site.

Please bring comfortable outdoor clothing. We will be doing lectures inside and scenarios outside every day. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather. We will be outside no matter what the weather is. NOLS Wilderness Medicine will bring medical equipment and outdoor gear for setting up realistic scenarios. See recommended Equipment list below.

expect the best but be prepared for the worst! The weather in Abisko, north of the Arctic Circle can be extreme and changeable in the spring.

• Day pack with extra layers (sweater, socks, long johns)

• 1 Pair of protective eyewear (sunglasses, ski goggles, carpenter glasses or ordinary glasses)

• Outdoor clothing that will keep you warm and dry in all conditions

• Rain jacket & pants or winter jacket & pants

• Hiking boots or waterproof boots (folks in the past recommends boots for outdoor scenarios).

• Indoor shoes (sneakers or sandals)

• Scarf, hat, gloves

• Head lamp with new batteries

• Thermos & personal mug, water bottle, pen and paper

• Snacks

• Infection Control & Communicable Disease

• Introductions Wilderness Medicine

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Initial Patient Assessment A B C D E

• Focused Exam (Head-to-Toe assessment)

• Vital Signs (LOR, HH, RR, SCTM)

• Focused Medical History (SAMPLE)

• Emergency and Evacuation Plans & Documentation

• Spine- and Spinal Cord Injuries

• Shock

• Chest Injuries

• Head Injuries

• Focused Spine Assessment

• Wilderness Wound Management, Burns & Infections

• Athletic Injuries, Fractures & Dislocations

• Stress Injuries / Psychological First Aid

• Hypothermia, Cold related problems & Frostbite

• Heat Related problems

• Submersion

• Altitude Illness

• Lightning

• Bites & Stings

• The Medical Patient: Cardiac emergencies, Respiratory problems, Diabetis, Seizures, Asthma, Abdominal

• Pain

• Anaphylaxis

• Urinary & Reproductive problems

• Poisoning

• Medical Legal Issues

• Written & Practical Exams & Closure

The Wilderness Medicine goal is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. NOLS Wilderness Medicine (https://nols.edu/en/courses/wilderness-medicine/) is the most recognized and respected teacher of wilderness medicine, training over 600,000 students around the world. At NOLS Wilderness Medicine, students learn treatment principles and decision-making skills, not the memorization of long lists. Our courses are rigorous and intensive. They will challenge your decision-making skills and they will get you ready. NOLS Wilderness Medicine is an internationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings.

By road from Kiruna: take the E10 road towards Narvik for 100 km. Drive through Abisko village and after 2 km turn right at the sign “Abisko Turiststation”.

By road from Norway, Narvik: take the E10 road towards Luleå. Cross the Norwegian – Swedish border and continue for about 40 km, then turn left at the sign “Abisko Turiststation”.

By Swedish rail, take VY which stops daily at "Abisko Turiststation". The train station, which has no staff onsite, is close to STF Abisko Mountain Station, a 5 minute walking distance to reception. For timetables and prices visit https://www.vy.se/en

Closest airports are Kiruna (Sweden) and Narvik - Evenes (Norway). Flights are operated by SAS www.sas.se and Norwegian www.norwegian.se

Transfer from/to Kiruna, Sweden Airport:

Visit Abisko
www.visitabisko.com
Phone: +46 980 40037

Regular bus service:
Route 91, Länstrafiken i Norrbotten
www.ltnbd.se
Phone: +46 771 100 110

Taxi Kiruna
www.taxikiruna.se
Phone: +46 980 12020

Transfer from/to Evenes Airport (Narvik), Norway:

Airport coach:
Evenes - Narvik bus station
www.flybussen.no/en/Narvik.

Onward to/from Abisko:

Visit Abisko www.visitabisko.com
Phone: +46 980 40037

By train, SJ
www.sj.se
Phone: +46 771 757 575

Regular bus service:
Route 91, Länstrafiken i Norrbotten
www.ltnbd.se
Phone: +46 771 100 110

Narvik Taxi
www.narviktaxi.no
Phone:+47 075 50

Some of the rental car companies in Kiruna, Sweden and Narvik/Harstad, Norway.

www.avis.se

www.budget.se

www.europcar.se

www.hertz.se

www.sixt.se

If a student cancels or withdraws from a course for any reason: Greater than or equal to 7 days prior to the course starting date, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of US $300.00

Within 7 days of the course start date and once the course has begun, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of US $500.00

If Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine must cancel the course for any reason, we will refund you the full course fee.

We do recommend that you protect yourself by buying travel insurance. Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine are not responsible for unused tickets, lodging or other expenses you have purchased if the course gets cancelled or you cancel the course.

The course fee is USD $1400.00 per person, or equal exchange rate in the currency you prefer to pay in. We use www.xe.com Your tuition covers the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Medical Handbook, the NOLS Wilderness Medicine textbook, a bandana with the patient-assessment, equipment used during the course, CPR & Epinephrine certifications and NOLS Wilderness Medicine international 2-year WFR certification. The textbook will be sent to you once you sign up. Food & Lodging is not included in the course fee. 

The IOEF has experience helping international participants with the invitation letter for a visa. Many countries don’t require a visa if visiting for 90 days or less: do double check the following link to find out if your country is eligible for the visa exempt status: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html

If you require a visa, indicate this to us after you sign up for the course. Together with the IOEF, we will be in touch with you to ensure you receive an invitation letter to facilitate your visa application. 

We ask for full payment to receive a spot on the course. Payment can be made either by bank transfer to our account or by Visa/ Mastercard. We can also provide you with an invoice.

International Transfer to Crossing Latitudes
Iban number: NO4615067581706
Bank: DNB Bank ASA
BIC: DNBANOKKXXX
Bank's address: DNB Bank ASA, PO Box 1600 Sentrum, 0021 Oslo, Norway

If we have not received 15 participants by 25 May 2025 the WFR course might be cancelled. Please sign up in advance.

Meals and lodging are not included in your course fee. It is STRONGLY recommended that you stay on site or nearby for your convenience. The days will be long and require a lot of energy, and you may want to study in the evenings.

There are dormitories at the IOEF training center. The IOEF has graciously given us a discount for this course, booking accommodations with the IOEF will cost around 500 New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) (approximately USD$15.50) per night.

The IOEF has plenty of 10 person dorms, all with bathroom/shower facilities. Laundry facilities are for the IOEF staff but can be provided by request if needed.

Parking is available on-site.

Do note that kitchen facilities are not available but you may bring your own backpacking stove and pot should you wish to cook. There is a microwave available for use if you ask. Filtered water is available on-site.

A short walk from our course site there is a 7-11 store. They have hot ready-made meals and a small grocery section as well. About 10-15 minutes’ walk away there are several restaurants and larger grocery stores.

Do contact the IOEF well in advance and directly at email: tyacpd@gmail.com or call them at +886-(03)486-2200. Please remember to tell them that you are signed up on the NOLS WFR course.

For other accommodation options:

There is also a "leisure farm" (glamping) about 11 minutes’ drive away and a few motel/hotel options in Xinfeng, which is about 15 minutes’ drive away for those with cars.

This Wilderness First Responder course is taught in English. Our NOLS Wilderness Medicine instructors teach all over the world and are usually bilingual. The NOLS Wilderness Medicine textbook is in English and will be sent to you pre course and we highly recommend that you start reading it.

We will start at 08:00 each day and go to 17:30’ish. Many hours will be spent indoors learning in-depth about different topics. 50% of the time will be spent outdoors with practical sessions and scenarios.

All participants will be playing both “patients” and “rescuers” each day. We use fake blood to make the scenarios more realistic. The fake blood will come off clothing, but you might have to wash twice if you wear white clothes. There will be one evening session indoors and one night exercise outdoors. Discussions about leadership, group dynamics and evacuation procedures are also part of this course.

There are no written or practical tests on this Wilderness First Aid course. You just have to be there, participate and do your best!

Expect dynamic instructors with lots of backcountry experience. Expect to spend lots of time outside with realistic scenarios. Expect daily feedback from us instructors. Expect intense but rewarding days. There will be a written and a practical exam at the end of the course and we will do everything we can to help you get the skills to perform well. You need to pass both the written and the practical tests to receive NOLS Wilderness Medicine international WFR certification.

You can expect a curriculum that is evidence-based, not just copied out of a textbook. We teach wilderness medicine practices and protocols that are supported by a physician-based medical advisory panel and disseminated by our curriculum director. This means you're getting the latest findings and protocols in the industry.

We expect you to be on time each day. We expect you to come prepared each morning. We expect you to be respectful of other participants and our staff – both in the classroom and during our scenarios outside. We expect you to take good care of the equipment. We hope you will ask us if you don’t understand. We expect you to study and do extra practice in the evenings.

We ask that all participants’ cell phones and computers will be turned off during class time. No smoking or alcohol during our class time (which includes outside scenario time).

Pets and dogs are not allowed at the course, unless it is a service animal. Alcohol or smoking is not allowed on site during class hours. This includes our classes and scenarios outside.

Please see the suggested personal clothing and equipment list below. NOLS Wilderness Medicine will bring medical equipment and outdoor gear for realistic scenarios.

Expect the best but be prepared for the worst! July in Taiwan is hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and occasional typhoons. Average low and high temperatures are 26 °C (78 °F) and 28 °C (83 °F), but temperature often hits 35 °C (95 °F) during the day. Having quality clothing and equipment is important. Come to class each morning prepared to be outside. You need a medium sized backpack for personal extra clothing and First Aid gear that we will provide each day.

In your backpack:

• 1 sweater or a fleece jacket 

• Rain jacket & Rain pants 

• Extra socks 

• Sunhat, umbrella and sunscreen. 

• Headlamp with extra batteries (important for the night scenario) 

• Sunglasses, water bottle and snacks 

• Bug spray 

Also bring to the classroom:

Indoor shoes or sandals, note pad, pens or pencils, water bottle, snacks, and personal mug.

Feel free to bring a camp chair with you if you would prefer to use this during the in-class sessions.

Other suggested gear:

• Outdoor shoes (closed toes) Participants on WFR in the past recommend two pair of outdoor shoes as one might get wet in a scenario. 

• Underwear 

• Socks 

• 1 light-weight sweater or fleece jacket 

• 2 quick drying outdoors pants 

• 1-2 sweats or casual light pants for evenings 

• Indoor shoes (sandals or sneakers) 

• 2-3 T-shirts or long sleeve sun shirts 

• Hat, gloves, sun protective gloves 

• Towel & toiletries 

If you bring a phone, radio, iPod, laptop, or other electronics you might need a special adaptor for Taiwan, depending on where you are coming from. Taiwan has the same electrical outlets as the United States and uses the same 110-volt electricity and 60 Cycle electrical current. If you are traveling to Taiwan from the United States or Canada, you probably will not need an adapter or a converter for your trip. Taiwan uses 3-to-2 prong adapters. 

**If you plan to travel to the high mountains after the course, temperatures can get a lot lower than at around sea level where the course takes place. It is suggested you pack extra base layers, fleece jacket, down sweater, heavier rain jacket, long hiking pants, etc. if that is part of your plan. 

If you have questions regarding packing or other questions about visiting Taiwan, you can contact Kristel Bastian, the local coordinator. Email: rewild.taiwan@gmail.com Whatsapp: +886 900755568 

We focus on hygiene and will provide nitrile gloves and KN95 masks for you to use in scenarios.

The course is pre-approved for three (3) semester hour credits through the University of Utah, USA at a cost. If interested, please communicate with NOLS Wilderness Medicine at wilderness_medicine@nols.edu for more information.

NOLS Wilderness Medicine is proud to be a Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) accredited organization in the USA. Current USA EMTs is eligible to receive 70 CEU hours for their Wilderness First Responder courses. Please bring a photocopy of current EMT card(s) with you to your course.

The Wilderness Medicine goal is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. NOLS Wilderness Medicine (https://nols.edu/en/courses/wilderness-medicine/) is the most recognized and respected teacher of wilderness medicine, training over 600,000 students around the world. At NOLS Wilderness Medicine, students learn treatment principles and decision-making skills, not the memorization of long lists. Our courses are rigorous and intensive. They will challenge your decision-making skills and they will get you ready. NOLS Wilderness Medicine is an internationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings.

Course fee in full is required to reserve your spot in the course. The course fee is nontransferable.

Payment goes to Crossing Latitudes account described above. We can also invoice you. See info above.

If a student cancels or withdraws from a course for any reason: Greater than or equal to 7 days prior to the course starting date, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of USD$350.00.

Cancellation within 7 days of the course starting date and once the course has begun, Crossing Latitudes will retain €700.00 of the course fee (50% of the fee paid).

If Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine must cancel the course, we will refund your full course fee.

We recommend that you protect yourself by buying travel insurance. Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine are not responsible for unused tickets, lodging or other expenses you have purchased if the course gets cancelled or you cancel the course.

USD $350.00 (VAT included). Included in the course fee are the NOLS Wilderness Medicine Wilderness First Aid 30 page handout, First Aid Pocket Guide, a patient assessment bandana, NOLS Wilderness Medicine WFA & Epinepherine certification and CPR certification. Food and lodging is not included in your price.

The IOEF has experience helping international participants with the invitation letter for a visa. Many countries don’t require a visa if visiting for 90 days or less: do double check the following link to find out if your country is eligible for the visa exempt status: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html

If you require a visa, indicate this to us after you sign up for the course. Together with the IOEF, 

We ask for full payment to reserve a spot on the course. Payment can be made to Crossing Latitudes. Payment can be made by bank transfer or credit card. We can also send you an invoice. Please read our cancellation policies below before you sign up. Once we have received your course fee we will email you a receipt and a course confirmation.

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If we have not received 15 participants by 25 May 2025 the WFA course might be cancelled. Please sign up in advance. 

Meals and lodging are not included in your course fee. It is STRONGLY recommended that you stay on site or nearby for your convenience. The days will be long and require a lot of energy, and you may want to study in the evenings.

There are dormitories at the IOEF training center. The IOEF has graciously given us a discount for this course, booking accommodations with the IOEF will cost around 500 New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) (approximately USD$15.50) per night.

The IOEF has plenty of 10 person dorms, all with bathroom/shower facilities. Laundry facilities are for the IOEF staff but can be provided by request if needed.

Parking is available on-site.

Do note that kitchen facilities are not available but you may bring your own backpacking stove and pot should you wish to cook. There is a microwave available for use if you ask. Filtered water is available on-site.

A short walk from our course site there is a 7-11 store. They have hot ready-made meals and a small grocery section as well. About 10-15 minutes walk away there are several restaurants and larger grocery stores.

Do contact the IOEF well in advance and directly at email: tyacpd@gmail.com or call them at +886-(03)486-2200. Please remember to tell them that you are signed up on the NOLS WFA course.

For other accommodation options:

There is also a "leisure farm" (glamping) about 11 minutes drive away and a few motel/hotel options in Xinfeng, which is about 15 minutes drive away for those with cars.

This three-day Wilderness First Aid course is taught in English. Our NOLS Wilderness Medicine instructors teach all over the world and are usually bilingual.

There are no written or practical tests on this Wilderness First Aid course. You just have to be there, participate and do your best!

Expect dynamic instructors with lots of international Backcountry and Emergency experience. Expect to spend lots of time outside with realistic scenarios. There will be intense but rewarding days. We have fun on NOLS Wilderness Medicine courses while learning about very serious topics. 

You can expect a curriculum that is evidence-based, not just copied out of a textbook. We teach wilderness medicine practices and protocols that are supported by a physician-based medical advisory panel and disseminated by our curriculum director. This means you're getting the latest findings and protocols in the industry. 

We expect you to be on time each day. We expect you to come prepared each morning. We expect you to be respectful of other participants and our staff – both in the classroom and during our scenarios outside. We do not accept any kind of harassment – by either words or actions. We expect you to take good care of our equipment. We hope you will ask us if you don’t understand. 

We ask that all participants’ cell phones and computers will be turned off during class time. Smoking and Alcohol are not allowed on site during the course hours. Pets are not allowed at the teaching site during course hours. Any student bringing pets to class will be asked to leave class until the pet is safely situated – unless your dog is a service dog. If you have a service dog, please email us before signing up. 

Please bring comfortable outdoor clothing. We will be doing lectures inside and scenarios outside every day. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather. We will be outside no matter what the weather is. NOLS Wilderness Medicine will bring medical equipment and outdoor gear for setting up realistic scenarios. More info below. 

Expect the best but be prepared for the worst! July in Taiwan is hot and humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and occasional typhoons. Average low and high temperatures are 26 °C (78 °F) and 28 °C (83 °F), but temperature often hits 35 °C (95 °F) during the day. Having quality clothing and equipment is important. Come to class each morning prepared to be outside. You need a medium sized backpack for personal extra clothing and First Aid gear that we will provide each day. 

• 1 sweater or a fleece jacket 

• Rain jacket & Rain pants 

• Extra socks 

• Sunhat, umbrella and sunscreen. 

• Headlamp with extra batteries (important for the night scenario) 

• Sunglasses, water bottle and snacks 

• Bug spray 

• Closed-toe outdoor shoes 

• T-shirts/ Sunshirts 

• Quick drying outdoor pants 

ALSO BRING TO THE CLASSROOM: 

Indoor shoes or sandals, note pad, pens or pencils, water bottle, snacks, and personal mug. 

Feel free to bring a camp chair with you if you would prefer to use this during the in-class session 

If you bring a phone, radio, iPod, laptop, or other electronics you might need a special adaptor for Taiwan, depending on where you are coming from. Taiwan has the same electrical outlets as the United States and uses the same 110-volt electricity and 60 Cycle electrical current. If you are traveling to Taiwan from the United States or Canada, you probably will not need an adapter or a converter for your trip. Taiwan uses 3-to-2 prong adapters. 

**If you plan to travel to the high mountains after the course, temperatures can get a lot lower than at around sea level where the course takes place. It is suggested you pack extra base layers, fleece jacket, down sweater, heavier rain jacket, long hiking pants, etc. if that is part of your plan. 

If you have questions regarding packing or other questions about visiting Taiwan, you can contact Kristel Bastian, the local coordinator. Email: rewild.taiwan@gmail.com Whatsapp: +886 900755568 

• Infection Control 

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 

• Introductions Wilderness Medicine 

• Patient Assessment: Initial Assessment A B C D E 

• Focused Exam (Head-to-Toe assessment) 

• Vital Signs (LOR, HH, RR, SCTM) 

• Focused Medical History (SAMPLE) 

• Emergency and Evacuation Plans & Documentation 

• Spinal Cord Injuries 

• Head Injuries 

• Shock 

• Wilderness Wound Management, Burns & Infections 

• Athletic Injuries, Fractures & Dislocations 

• Heat Illness & Cold Injury 

• The Medical Patient & Anaphylaxis 

• Wilderness First Aid Kits 

NOLS Wilderness First Responders who are looking to re-certify may do so on this course. NOLS Wilderness Medicine welcomes eligible graduates from other providers to recertify on our courses. To find out more about recertification and eligibility, please refer to the following page: https://www.nols.edu/en/wilderness-medicine/courses/recertify/ 

The Wilderness Medicine goal is to provide the highest quality education and information for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. NOLS Wilderness Medicine (https://nols.edu/en/courses/wilderness-medicine/) is the most recognized and respected teacher of wilderness medicine, training over 600,000 students around the world. At NOLS Wilderness Medicine, students learn treatment principles and decision-making skills, not the memorization of long lists. Our courses are rigorous and intensive. They will challenge your decision-making skills and they will get you ready. NOLS Wilderness Medicine is an internationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings.

Course fee in full is required to reserve your spot in the course. The course fee is nontransferable.

Payment goes to Crossing Latitudes account described above. We can also invoice you. See info above.

If a student cancels or withdraws from a course for any reason: Greater than or equal to 7 days prior to the course starting date, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of US $300.00

Within 7 days of the course start date and once the course has begun, Crossing Latitudes will retain an administrative fee of US $500.00

If Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine must cancel the course for any reason, we will refund you the full course fee.

We do recommend that you protect yourself by buying travel insurance. Crossing Latitudes or NOLS Wilderness Medicine are not responsible for unused tickets, lodging or other expenses you have purchased if the course gets cancelled or you cancel the course.