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Take your wilderness medicine skills to the next level. Find the right course for your current expertise and goals. Start by entering keywords or specific course names in the search bar, or browse by categories – search Standard Courses, Specialized Courses, Recertification Courses, or by Country. Our full course descriptions highlight key details like title, duration, and cost, so you can quickly identify the right fit for your professional or personal travel (or training) needs and register for a course near you. Find the Wilderness Medical Associates International course that will empower you to handle a medical emergency in a remote or under-resourced area.

Courses

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

REGISTRATION goes live 9/30/2024 on the AVHglobal.com website!!!!!

We will run 0900-1700 daily with homework– bring your own lunch– but we have a beautiful facility to work out of!

Full Course Description
Instructor: Alice Henshaw
Host: AVH Global LLC
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Date
12/27/24 - 12/31/24
Cost
$850.00
Location
New Paltz, New York United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

$650 for UWM students and $800 for General Public

Full Course Description
Instructor: Eli LaMouria
Host: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Training Consultants
Date
12/27/24 - 12/31/24
Cost
$800.00
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme enviroments. The 5 day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for onsite training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation.

Full Course Description
Host: Stephen F. Austin State University Campus Recreation
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Date
1/8/25 - 1/12/25
Cost
$849.00
Location
Nacogdoches, Texas United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Lodging and camping available for additional fee

Full Course Description
Instructor: Tim Slusser
Licensed Training Company: Dynamic Wilderness Education LLC
Date
1/15/25 - 1/19/25
Cost
$725.00
Location
Bedford, Virginia United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

You will be empowered with the knowledge you need to mitigate and manage emergencies. Better understanding what makes a serious or not serious problem. At Gut-Z Journey, we teach you the ‘why’ behind decision-making in the field. The skills are practical and long-lasting.

Bishop is nestled in between snow capped peaks. With ready access to world class climbing, skiing and accessible camping. It’s an outdoor paradise and a perfect place to renew your knowledge.

Space is limited only 5 spots left!

Full Course Description
Instructor: Natalie Brechtel
Licensed Training Company: Gut-Z Journey
Date
1/15/25 - 1/19/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Bishop, CA, California United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details
Instructor: Katie Woods
Host: Charleston County Parks and Recreation
Date
2/3/25 - 2/7/25
Cost
$750.00
Location
Charleston, South Carolina United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Lodging is available on site in the dorm – $75-90 / night, rooms sleep up to four. Private bathrooms, shared kitchen and lounge area. BYO lunches and you are welcome to cook in the kitchen.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Sarah Adelberg
Host: Cobscook Institute
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medicine Leadership
Date
2/26/25 - 3/2/25
Cost
$700.00
Location
Trescott, Maine United States

Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details
Instructor: Robert Schumacker
Host: Central Michigan University Recreation Parks and Leisure
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Training Consultants
Date
3/8/25 - 3/12/25
Location
Mount pleasant, Michigan United States
Panoramic view of a mountain range.

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