Face any challenge, anywhere

Wilderness Medical Associates International is the leading provider of wilderness medical training for medical professionals and adventurous communities around the world.

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Wilderness rescue students utilizing skills learned throughout courses.

Real life training for remote work and recreation

We partner with active licensed medical providers and search and rescue practitioners to provide the latest training in wilderness medicine with real-world experience-based scenarios.

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Wilderness medicine for everyone

Discover the right course to start or advance your wilderness medical training.

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Standard Courses

Common field certifications to prepare new providers and licensed medical professionals to provide care in wilderness and remote settings.

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Specialized Courses

Certification and training designed for offshore sailors, journalists operating in conflict zones, field scientists, and more.

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Recertification

Keep your WFR or WEMS credentials and your knowledge current with our annually updated curriculum.

Host a course with our team, worldwide

We welcome any group, organization, or private company to host a wilderness medical course with our licensed training companies.

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Meet our hosts

Instructor Spotlight:

Meet Laura Helfman

Laura loved math and science in high school, which led to an interest in the natural world and a medicine career. Though born and bred in the city, Laura developed a love of the outdoors while attending summer camp where she took canoe, inspiring a lifelong love of moving water. 

Learn more about Laura

Testimonials

  • WMA really cares about the students. They don’t just toss info at you and expect you to regurgitate it. They make sure you know it and can use it, without apprehension when you really need it. – WFR Student Sheridan Mountain Campus
  • Thank you, thank you, thank you guys for all that you provide in these very real and in-depth courses. Your instructors are top notch. As a registered Maine Sea Kayak Guide, I was hoping to never have to use my WFR skills, however, I am incredible thankful that I did have them. The competency of your instructors is why I was able to do what I did in the field. – WFR Student
  • I just wanted to tell you what an incredible experience the class was for me. I learned more than I ever imagined I could in 5 days. Michelle [Murphy] is great and such a wealth of knowledge. I look forward to keeping my certification current. – WMA Student

Curriculum direct from the source

Shop WMA International textbooks, field guides, and training resources.

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The Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine

$24.95

SOAP Notes

$5.95

Certifications

$7.95

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