Wilderness Medicine Courses

The Wilderness First Responder course is the industry standard for outdoor professionals and serious backcountry travelers who need to make critical medical decisions far from definitive care. Over the course of this intensive, hands-on training, you'll learn to assess and manage medical emergencies in remote and austere environments — where help may be hours or days away and equipment is limited to what you're carrying. Who it's for This course is designed for guides, outdoor educators, search and rescue volunteers, expedition leaders, camp staff, and anyone who spends significant time in remote wilderness settings. No prior medical training is required. What you'll learn Patient assessment systems for wilderness settings Trauma management: fractures, dislocations, wounds, and spinal injuries Environmental emergencies: hypothermia, heat illness, altitude sickness, lightning, and near-drowning Medical emergencies: cardiac events, allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, and more Improvised splinting, wound care, and evacuation techniques Long-term patient care and decision-making when evacuation is delayed Leadership, risk management, and group dynamics during a crisis Format This course combines online, self-paced instruction with realistic outdoor scenarios, moulage (simulated injuries), and mock rescues, so you leave with practical, muscle-memory-level skills — not just textbook knowledge. Certification Upon successful completion, you'll receive a WFR certification valid for 2 years as well as a BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Learn the fundamental principles of providing first aid in remote wilderness settings. This course covers basic assessment, wound care, and emergency response procedures.

This is the Basic Life Support level of CPR, designed for health care providers. The curriculum is American Heart Association and upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate from the AHA.

This is the American Heart Association's combination CPR and First Aid course. The CPR portion is designed for the lay rescuer. The first aid portion covers a wide variety of urban first aid topics. Upon successful completion of the course, a student will receive an AHA certificate.