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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

WFR Recertification

Course Details

Food and Lodging included

Full Course Description
Instructor: Gary Holt
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Date
3/16/25 - 3/18/25
Cost
$625.00
Location
Mazomanie, Wisconsin United States

Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

Santa Barbara is an outdoor coastal paradise with a charming Spanish flair. With access to the beach, mountains, and great food, this is an ideal place to learn your wild med skill set.
The class is sponsored by the University of California, Santa Barbara. UCSB Adventure Programs is proud to partner with Wilderness Medical Associates International to offer industry leading programs which are internationally recognized.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Natalie Brechtel
Host: UCSB Adventure Programs
Licensed Training Company: Gut-Z Journey
Date
3/22/25 - 3/28/25
Cost
$729.00
Location
Santa Barbara, California United States

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

This course covers the same material and meets the same criteria as our standard Wilderness First Responder course. It is designed for students and professionals who have tight schedules and the self-discipline to complete approximately 25 hours of pre-course preparation.

Students will have access to the WFR Study Guide two to four weeks before the course starts. They are required to complete the assigned reading, case studies, study guide, and tests. The on-site instruction that follows reinforces and expands on the knowledge already acquired through your pre-course work.

Full Course Description
Host: Adirondack Mountain Club
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Date
3/26/25 - 3/30/25
Cost
from $653
Location
Lake Placid, New York United States

Wilderness First Aid (CPR-C)

Course Details

Santa Barbara is an outdoor coastal paradise with a charming Spanish flair. With access to the beach, mountains, and great food, this is an ideal place to learn your wild med skill set.
The class is sponsored by the University of California, Santa Barbara. UCSB Adventure Programs is proud to partner with Wilderness Medical Associates International to offer industry leading programs which are internationally recognized.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Natalie Brechtel
Licensed Training Company: Gut-Z Journey
Date
3/29/25 - 3/30/25
Cost
$345.00
Location
Santa Barbara, California United States

Wilderness First Aid

Course Details

This course is taught in English. The course site, Ciel et Bois, is 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in Cantley, QC. The beautiful property is surrounded by hundreds of acres of backcountry where you can hike, run, bike, cross-country ski and connect with nature.

Full Course Description
Licensed Training Company: Boreal River Rescue
Date
4/5/25 - 4/6/25
Cost
CA$419.00
Location
Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

Tuition cost will increase to $800 on Jan 1, 2025. Camp on site or stay in a heated yurt for $20/night including showers and full kitchen.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Darren Stokes
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Date
4/5/25 - 4/11/25
Cost
$750.00
Location
Buena Vista, Colorado United States

Hybrid WFR Recertification

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Take your wilderness skills to the next level in the outdoor mecca of the Eastern Sierra. With snow-capped mountains, skiing, climbing, and camping galore, it’s a great place to soak in new skills.

Most of our students capitalize on the numerous dispersed camping options the Eastern Sierra has to offer!

This course is being held at the Crowley Lake Community Center (15 miles south of the incorporated town of Mammoth Lakes, CA).

Full Course Description
Instructor: Brigitte Denton
Licensed Training Company: Beyond Limits Education
Date
4/11/25 - 4/12/25
Cost
$385.00
Location
Mammoth Lakes, California United States
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