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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

Bridge (WAFA to WFR)

Course Details

To register for courses, you can use the link provided here, or go to our website and click on the “Register Now” tab. Once complete, we will send you an invoice for payment of required fees with payment options and applicable policies. Room and board offered on-site for additional fees. Details and prices will be listed on the registration form provided through the Link.
The 8 day WFR course has one day off in the middle of the course.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Robb Evis
Host: Paddlefoot
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Safety Systems
Date
5/22/25 - 5/25/25
Cost
CA$595.00
Location
Muskoka, Ontario Canada

WFR Recertification

Course Details

will have lodging and camping onsite for additional fee

Full Course Description
Instructor: Tim Slusser
Licensed Training Company: Dynamic Wilderness Education LLC
Date
5/24/25 - 5/26/25
Cost
$400.00
Location
Bedford , Virginia United States

WFR Recertification

Course Details

This WFR Recertification course will be conducted within the first three days of a full WFR course (5 Day format).

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
5/31/25 - 6/2/25
Cost
$395.00
Location
Idyllwild, California United States

Hybrid WFR Recertification

This course requires pre-course work.
Course Details

Come enjoy the start of summer nestled between snowcapped peaks in the spectacular Eastern Sierra region of California. This course will be outside of Mammoth Lakes, the world class ski and mountain bike town.
You will be empowered with the knowledge you need to avoid high-risk solutions for low-risk problems. At Gut-Z Journey, we teach you the ‘why’ behind decision-making in the field. The skills you’ll gain from our courses will therefore be incredibly practical and long-lasting.

Full Course Description
Instructor: Natalie Brechtel
Licensed Training Company: Gut-Z Journey
Date
6/5/25 - 6/6/25
Cost
$400.00
Location
Mammoth, CA, California United States
Date
6/10/25 - 6/12/25
Cost
$429.00
Location
Charlemont, Massachusetts United States
Panoramic view of a mountain range.

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