Registering & paying for a course
Online Registration (credit card payment)
To register for a course, go to the Course Schedule page and use the ‘Enroll’ button of the course date you wish to register for.
Register by mail (check payment)
Download this Registration Form– complete it and return by mail to the address (located on the form) along with your check payment.
Is someone else paying for your course?
If you wish to pay for your course using a credit card that is not in your own name, the person named on your payment method MUST provide authorization to use that credit card. This authorization must be provided by that person completing this Course Costs Payment Form. Be aware that until both your Registration Form AND this Course Costs Payment Form is received, your registration cannot be processed & confirmed.
Registration, Cancellation and Transfer Policy
All registering participants must read and agree to the Registration, Cancellation and Transfer Policy. It is strongly advised to carefully read and consider this policy, as it will apply to all registrations.
Registration, Cancellation and Transfer Policy
The Adventure Risk Management Registration, Cancellation and Transfer Policy is based upon our goal to deliver quality, well-planned courses for our clients. Read this Policy carefully- regardless of the nature of your cancellation or transfer request (illness, injury, family emergency, work responsibility, etc.) the terms of this policy will apply to your Registration!
Registration: All courses require full payment to reserve a space. All registered participants must be 18 years of age to participate in a course, or the parent or legal guardian a registered/paid minor must be present throughout the course. Only registered/paid participants may attend a course- family/friends/coworkers, or children/infants of registered/paid participants may NOT attend. Registration Requests received within 14 days of Day 1 are subject to a $30 Late Registration fee. Adventure Risk Management reserves the right to decline any Registration Request.
Participant requests for Transfer or Cancellation
5 Day WFR only:
- 30 days or more prior to Day 1 of your course: Cancellations or transfer request will be subject to a $75 processing fee, per registration.
- 15 days to 30 days prior to Day 1: 50% tuition refund or transfer credit. Transfer credits must be used within six months of original course.
- 14 days or less prior to Day 1: Cancellation or transfer requests result in 100% forfeiture of tuition.
- If you are able to find another person to fill your space, there will be a $75 processing fee (per registration).
Courses other than 5 Day WFR:
- 15 days or more prior to Day 1 of your course: Cancellations or transfer request will be subject to a $75 processing fee, per registration.
- 14 days to 48 hours prior to Day 1: 50% tuition refund or transfer credit. Transfer credits must be used within six months of original course.
- 48 hours or less prior to Day 1: Cancellations or transfer requests result in 100% forfeiture of tuition.
- If you are able to find another person to fill your space, there will be a $75 processing fee (per registration).
Course Textbook costs: If you cancel your registration (or if your course is cancelled for any reason), the cost of any course textbook (plus shipping fees) that you may have received pre-course will be in addition to any cancellation processing fees. In the event that your course cancels for any reason, you will be responsible for the cost of any textbook(s) that were mailed to you prior to your course. To avoid these costs, any textbook must be returned to us within one week of a cancellation notification, and must be in absolutely new, re-usable condition. (As of July 2021, ‘Wilderness and Rescue Medicine’ cost is $35. ‘Wilderness and Rescue First Aid’ is $25.)
Eligibility, Course Participation, Certification: You are responsible to ensure your own eligibility for any course (i.e. Recertification or Bridge courses) prior to your arrival. No refunds or credits will be issued for any of the following circumstances:
- Ineligibility for Recertification or Bridge courses.
- Ineligibility for certification due to tardiness or absence (100% attendance is required to be eligible for certification).
- Early departures or no shows.
- Failure of course for any reason.
Course Policies: In the interest of a healthy, conducive learning environment, all participants are expected to adhere to the Course Policies:
- There is no smoking in any of the buildings. Smoking is allowed only at designated outdoor sites.
- Minors must have their parent or legal guardian present with them throughout the course.
- Participants may not bring pets to any course. Pets may not be left in vehicles during a course.
- Please refrain from all alcohol or drug use at any time at the facilities where this course is conducted.
- Your personal items are your responsibility- take reasonable precautions in securing your personal items. Adventure Risk Management will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Adventure Risk Management reserves the right to dismiss any participant from a course due to violation of any course policy or disruptive behaviors, with no refund or transfer credit.
Course cancellation or rescheduling by Adventure Risk Management: Though uncommon, Courses or Events may be cancelled for reasons outside of the control of Adventure Risk Management (i.e. low enrollment, impacts related to COVID-19, etc.). If such a course cancellation or rescheduling occurs, registered participants may utilize either of the following options:
- 100% tuition credit towards a course within 12 months of your original course, OR
- Refund of tuition, minus $150 non-transfer fee
Textbook costs will be applied as described above.
Adventure Risk Management will not be financially responsible for any participant travel or lodging expenses, or for any other participant preparations made for a Course or Event.
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Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability
All participants on any course or event provided by Adventure Risk Management are required to read, sign and submit our Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Agreement at the start of your course or event.
Verification of Accuracy and Full Disclosure Statement
All participants on any course or event provided by Adventure Risk Management are required to verify that the information they provide in their registration forms is accurate and complete.
Verification of Accuracy and Full Disclosure Statement
I understand and acknowledge that Adventure Risk Management is not making a determination of my fitness for a course, training or event; rather, I represent to Adventure Risk Management and verify that I am physically fit and ready for the course, training or event.
I understand and acknowledge that my failure to disclose relevant information may result in harm to myself and others during a course, training or event. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Apogee Endeavors, LLC dba Adventure Risk Management (hereafter referred to as ‘Adventure Risk Management’) and its affiliates, members, officers, employees, independent contractors and other agents from any claims I may make for personal injuries or death to myself and from the claims of third parties whose injury or death I may have contributed to or caused as a result of my failure to disclose any such information.
I represent and warrant that I have provided all material and important information to Adventure Risk Management pertaining to my medical, mental, and physical condition, in view of my participation on a course or training. I agree to notify the Lead Instructor if there is any change in my physical, mental, or medical condition prior to my scheduled course or training. I further represent and warrant that this information is complete and accurate.
Minors and children on courses
Due to insurance regulations and the policies of facilities where our courses are provided, all minor students (less than 18 years of age at the time of the course) must have their parent or legal guardian present, attending as a fully-registered & paid student. Students must be 16 years of age at the time of their course to be eligible for certification from Wilderness Medical Associates, and must have written permission to be certified from the parent or legal guardian.
Only registered/paid participants may attend a course- family/friends/coworkers, or children/infants of registered/paid participants may NOT attend.