Wilderness Medicine

Course Information

These courses are for those who live, work, and play in Wilderness and Austere Environment. The courses prepare students to provide high level medical care when Advanced Medical Care is delayed.

Prerequisites

Be at least 16 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the course

There are two options for this course, one for students who already have a CPR certification and one for students without.

Course Options

• BWFA (Basic Wilderness First Aid)

  • 8 hour hands on course, this is the only course approved for students under the age of 16.​

• WFA (Wilderness First Aid)

  • 16 hour course. 8 hours classroom, 8 hours scenario​​​

• WFR (Wilderness First Responder)

  • 80+ Hour course​

  • Minimum requirement for most outdoor industry jobs.​​

• WEMT (Wilderness EMT)

  • 80+ hour upgrade for currently certified EMT/Paramedics​

Course Scheduling

• We offer courses on a rotating basis, please visit the registration page for a list of currently scheduled courses.

• If you are in need of a custom scheduled course, please use the contact form below to get in touch and we will work with you to schedule.

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All Wilderness Medicine courses are certified through NASAR's Wilderness Emergency Care Program. Contact us today for more information or to determine which course fits your needs.

Cost

BWFA:    $150 | $100

WFA:       $225 | $200

WFR:       $500 | $400

WEMT:    $600 | $500

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