Licensed Training Company: Gut-Z Journey
Host: University of California - Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93514 - United States
Dates: 3/19/2022 - 3/25/2022
Course Description:
The definitive wilderness course in medical training, leadership, and critical thinking for outdoor, low-resource, and remote professionals and leaders.
The Wilderness First Responder program is the ideal medical training for leaders in remote areas including outdoor educators, guides, military, professional search and rescue teams, researchers, and those involved in disaster relief. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical. It includes the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments for days and weeks if necessary.
Prior to enrolling in a course, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria set forth in this document allows students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of both a WMAI course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field.
Host Information:
Contact Info:
for registration or
course questions
Wren (D.J. Wise) Brown
For questions about the facility, billing, books, logistics, etc. please call the Adventure Programs’ office directly at (805) 893-3737
Room and Board:
Lodging: Closest camping can be found at El Capitan or Refugio State Beaches. There are a number of hotels in the area (search “Goleta, CA”).
Meals: Food is available on campus or in nearby Isla Vista. Both within walking distance from the course.
Registration Information:
Discounts for Registered UCSB Students
*UCSB Field Researchers are encouraged to contact for possible grant opportunities
To Register:
Registration for this event is closed.
