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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

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

Wilderness Medicine Training Courses year round in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Join us for a 5-day WFR course or WFR Recertification course. Deadline to signup is March 24th. Class will be held at Incline Village, NV. Contact Susan at CBO for details.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Susan Purvis
Host: Susan Purvis
Licensed Training Company: Crested Butte Outdoors
Date
4/5/25 - 4/9/25
Cost
$1,050.00
Location
Incline Village, Nevada United States
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Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

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
$800.00
Location
Buena Vista, Colorado United States
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Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

Classes will run from 08:00 to 17:30 each day with limited homework on some evenings. Study groups are encouraged!

Full Course Description
Instructor: Carl Gilmore
Licensed Training Company: Carl Gilmore Consulting
Date
4/9/25 - 4/15/25
Cost
$795.00
Location
TAOS, New Mexico United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Course is offered in beautiful Boulder, CO. World-class climbing, hiking, skiing and so much more are available just outside the classroom.

Full Course Description
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Date
4/12/25 - 4/16/25
Cost
$900.00
Location
Boulder, Colorado United States
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Wilderness First Responder

Course Details

**Course dates are 04/12/25 – 04/15/25 & 04/24/25 – 04/27/25**

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
4/12/25 - 4/27/25
Cost
CA$1,359.00
Location
Ottawa, Ontario Canada
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

This course is already getting registrations, so make sure you enroll early.

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
4/13/25 - 4/17/25
Cost
$775.00
Location
Mammoth Lakes, California United States
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5-Day Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Wilderness First Responder in Big Sky, Montana. Contact Andrea or Denise for details. Course price includes books, certificates and supplies. Bring camp chair, comfy clothes and food.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Susan Purvis
Host: Crested Butte Outdoors
Licensed Training Company: Crested Butte Outdoors
Date
4/14/25 - 4/18/25
Cost
$1,050.00
Location
Gallatin Gateway, Montana United States
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Register online via Kayak Adventures Worldwide

Full Course Description
Instructor: April Grisetti
Host: Kayak Adventures Worldwide
Licensed Training Company: Peninsula Wild Med LLC
Date
4/17/25 - 4/21/25
Cost
$799.00
Location
Seward, Alaska United States
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