April was a busy month for Wilderness Medical Associates!
Ninety-three WMA instructors taught 131 courses across six countries, certifying nearly 1,400 new graduates! May is shaping up to be even busier and we are excited to continue training the next wave of wilderness providers around the globe.
Dive in to share your feedback on our learning materials, discover an exciting upcoming Wilderness Medicine Team Trail Race, meet Canadian instructor Marty Pomerleau, and explore featured Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Advanced First Aid courses this June and July—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts planning overnight or short-duration wilderness adventures.
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Your Feedback on Learning Materials
At WMA International, we’re committed to enhancing your learning experience. To better understand your preferences, we invite you to participate in a 4-question survey regarding the format of our field guides, SOAP notes, and textbooks. Your input will help us determine whether printed or digital materials are most suitable for your learning needs. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us!
INDUSTRY NEWS
Register for CAWM’s Wilderness Medicine Race in July
The Canadian Association of Wilderness Medicine (CAWM) is hosting a Wilderness medicine race on Saturday, July 26th in Kingston, Ontario.
Teams of three or four people will travel on foot and will encounter various wilderness medicine scenarios, challenges, and questions throughout the course. The first team to complete the race and collect the highest number of points will be the winner! Teams should be prepared to handle scenarios of (but not limited to) the following: Musculoskeletal Injury Management, Soft Tissue Wound Management, Exposure Injuries, Systemic Injuries & Condition Management, and other General Subjects such as Basic SAR, Ethical/Legal Issues In Wilderness Medicine, Scene Assessment, Etc.
You don’t need to be a CAWM member to register!
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT
Meet Marty Pomerleau
Bracebridge, Ontario
If you ask Marty what it takes to be a successful wilderness medical professional, he’ll tell you how in nearly 20 years of teaching he’s honed the ability to translate complex medical information into an experience that students will remember when they need it most. He remembers the traditional first-aid courses he took when he was just beginning his career, the types of courses where you are expected to read bullets from a slide posted on a pull-down projector screen in an old auditorium. These are the courses that motivate Marty to do more, to do better – to lead with his experience, and guide with his medical training.
Course Spotlight
Get Wilderness Ready – Wilderness First Aid and Advanced First Aid Courses this Summer
Whether you are an outdoor professional or weekend explorer, our entry level Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Advanced First Aid courses give you the essential skills to handle medical emergencies in remote settings.
Course Spotlight
Get Wilderness Ready – Wilderness First Aid and Advanced First Aid Courses this Summer
Whether you are an outdoor professional or weekend explorer, our entry level Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness Advanced First Aid courses give you the essential skills to handle medical emergencies in remote settings.
Don’t see an upcoming course in your area? Head over to our website to view additional courses near you.
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