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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

More info at Zoar Outdoor (link to https://www.zoaroutdoor.com/instruction/item/wilderness-first-responder-challenge-course)
Contact with any questions/ to register.
Price $425 plus fees

Full Course Description
Instructor: Deborah Hayes
Host: Zoar Outdoor
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medicine Leadership
Date
1/11/25 - 1/13/25
Cost
425 plus fees
Location
Charlemont, Massachusetts United States

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Course Details

Alt tuition price for students.  This 8-day, 80-hour course from Wilderness Medical Associates provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Alice Henshaw
Host: Cornell Outdoor Education
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Date
1/13/25 - 1/16/25
Cost
$495.00
Location
Ithaca, New York United States

Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

Alt tuition price for students.  This 8-day, 80-hour course from Wilderness Medical Associates provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Alice Henshaw
Host: Cornell Outdoor Education
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Date
1/13/25 - 1/20/25
Cost
$940.00
Location
Ithaca, New York United States

Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

Join the Pomona College Outdoor Education Center for this annual WFR course. This course requires 12+ hours of online pre-coursework.

There are currently 12 spots for public enrollment – spots will fill up quickly.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Brigitte Denton
Host: Pomona College
Licensed Training Company: Beyond Limits Education
Date
1/13/25 - 1/19/25
Cost
$950
Location
Claremont, California 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

Bridge (WAFA to WFR)

Course Details

Alt tuition price for students.  This 8-day, 80-hour course from Wilderness Medical Associates provides the prerequisite training and certification necessary for employment as a professional outdoor instructor at nationally recognized programs such as NOLS and Outward Bound. The curriculum goes beyond the basics needed for first aid certification to emphasize the skills and knowledge needed in backcountry rescue situations when extended care may be needed.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Alice Henshaw
Host: Cornell Outdoor Education
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Date
1/17/25 - 1/20/25
Cost
$495.00
Location
Ithaca, New York United States
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