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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

5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

***Hurricane Island is running a 50 dollar discount on all adult programming until December 31st with the code 24HOLIDAY***
Group Departs from Rockland: Tuesday, April 22nd at 2:45 pm.
Group Departs from Hurricane: Saturday, April 26th at 4:00 pm.
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals, leaders, and outdoor adventurers in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments.

This cost includes transportation between Rockland and Hurricane Island, all food and housing, all programming, and all facilities use.

$1200/adult for the class. This cost includes transportation between Rockland and Hurricane Island, all food and housing, all programming, and all facilities use. Please plan to arrive at the Rockland Ferry Terminal by 2:15 pm to allow enough time to check in with us to get your (provided) ferry tickets and be prepared to board the ferry on time. You will need to find and, if necessary, pay for vehicle parking. More information can be found on the Hurricane Island website.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Sarah Adelberg
Host: Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medicine Leadership
Date
4/22/25 - 4/26/25
Cost
$1,200.00
Location
Rockland, Maine United States
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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
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details
Full Course Description
Instructor: Phil Rach
Host: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Licensed Training Company: Global EMS Solutions, LLC
Date
1/6/25 - 1/10/25
Cost
$700.00
Location
River Falls, Wisconsin United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Course is offered in beautiful Kanab, UT. Incredible National Parks, slot canyons, jeep tours, hiking, biking, and so much more are available right outside of the classroom.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Michelle Murphy
Host: Dreamland Safari Tours
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Date
6/11/25 - 6/15/25
Cost
$850.00
Location
Kanab, Utah United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
5/7/25 - 5/11/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
4/5/25 - 4/9/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
3/1/25 - 3/5/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
2/8/25 - 2/12/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for early registration! See our website for details…

Idyllwild: a classic mountain town with world-class climbing and bouldering…phenomenal mountain biking…stellar hiking…with lots of foodie options (and its own brewpub)- all within walking distance of your course. And: Joshua Tree National Park is only 75 minutes away! Small class sizes (usually max of 12) to enhance healthy and quality training, with flexible, reasonable lodging or camping options. Join us for a great course in a memorable location!

Full Course Description
Instructor: John Jacobs
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Date
8/9/25 - 8/13/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States
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