2026 Wilderness First Responder Course

In partnership with NOLS Wilderness Medicine, Tayseer Wilderness is excited to sponsor this comprehensive Wilderness First Responder (WFR) hybrid course combines 30-40 hours of online learning with 5 days of hands-on training at Annoor Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee.

This course is specifically designed to provide a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for Muslim outdoor educators, recreationalists, and professionals to connect with one another.

You’ll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to treat common outdoor injuries and illnesses, how to manage environmental emergencies, and how to make evacuation decisions. You’ll spend significant time practicing skills and participating in realistic scenarios. The course is designed for outdoor educators, trip leaders, and anyone who wants to be prepared for emergencies in remote settings.

Successful completion earns Wilderness First Responder, CPR, and Epinephrine Auto-Injector certifications from NOLS Wilderness Medicine, valid for two years.

Course Highlights

• Patient Assessment System: Learn to quickly and effectively evaluate injuries and illnesses in the backcountry
• Wilderness First Responder Protocols: Master techniques for treating common outdoor injuries and illnesses
• Environmental Emergency Management: Gain skills to handle heat exhaustion, hypothermia, and altitude sickness
• Evacuation Decision-Making: Develop critical thinking skills for determining when to call for help
• Hands-On Practice: Engage in realistic scenarios, hands-on skill practice, and interactive discussions