Wilderness Medical Associates has been successfully running courses on a semi-regular basis since mid-June 2020. To date, we have not experienced any notable misadventures related to COVID-19. With colder weather approaching in the Northern Hemisphere and dramatic upticks in COVID-19 cases, we want to again encourage mindfulness especially if you have signed up for an upcoming course. Click to read more COVID-19 Updates and Course Adaptations…
Wilderness Medical Associates International provides courses through hosting sponsors as well as Licensed Training Companies (LTC), which are independent companies, owned by some excellent WMAI certified instructors, licensed to teach WMAI curriculum. For convenience our schedule lists all courses.
Available Courses (107)
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Leadership Institute
Host: Island Mountain Guides
Price: $899 (Before 5/21/2022)
$999 (After 5/21/2022)
A Wilderness First Responder course unlike any other. Join us August 12-16 at Kulaniapia Falls, the largest privately accessible waterfall in Hawaii for an unforgettable destination Wilderness First Responder Course. Situated on 42 lush natural acres just outside Hilo town, The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls allows a step away from the normal hustle and bustle of crowded beaches and tourist destinations and into nature. Hike the trail through the bamboo garden, swim kayak paddleboard below or rappel the waterfall, get a massage, tour our organic farm or enjoy a 5 course meal with our private chef. Only 15 minutes from downtown Hilo, but a world away. www.waterfall.net
8/12/22 - 8/16/22
Hilo, HI
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $925
Includes 5 nights bunkhouse lodging and 3 delicious homemade meals daily. Hoofbeat Ridge is a rural, family-owned ranch nestled in the gorgeous hills of Southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, 20 minutes west of Madison.
8/15/22 - 8/19/22
Mazomanie, WI
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Price: $375
Course taught at our beautiful private facility bordering National Forest.
8/17/22 - 8/19/22
Buena Vista, CO
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Brazil
8/20/22 - 8/21/22
São Bento do Sapucaí, SP
Brazil
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Price: $729
Tuition discounts available: see sponsor 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!
8/20/22 - 8/24/22
Idyllwild, CA
United States
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Host: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Price: $790
$175 additional for 5 nights lodging on campus
Come join us in central NY for an intensive 5-day Hybrid Wilderness First Responder course. Build your skills so that you can adventure safely in all of the beautiful places this world has to offer… whether you head away from resources and 911 systems for work or for play, you will learn how to deal with injuries, illness and environmental issues along the way. Face Any Challenge. Anywhere.
8/22/22 - 8/26/22
Dryden, NY
United States
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Gut-Z Journey
Price: $780
Tucked away at the base of 10,909-ft Carson Peak, June Lake is a charming mountain hideaway in the spectacular Eastern Sierra region of California. The class will be held at the June Lake Community Center. With nearby access to climbing and camping galore, it’s an outdoors paradise and the perfect place to learn and practice your skills.
8/24/22 - 8/28/22
June Lake, CA
United States
Wilderness Advanced Life Support
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Price: $995 MD/DO
$875 PA/NP
$795 RN/EMTP
Expect a high level of practical application and scene management scenarios coupled with discussion and presentation of ideal to real basic to advanced care principles. Taught under the backdrop of Mount Washington. Nearby evening hiking and climbing opportunities. Instructed by a veteran team of WMAI Instructors. Space is limited. Register early.
8/26/22 - 8/29/22
Gorham, NH
United States
Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Charlie Foxtrot, LLC
Host: Brevard College
Price: $795
8/27/22 - 9/2/22
Brevard, NC
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Price: $800
Course taught at our beautiful private facility bordering National Forest
8/29/22 - 9/2/22
Buena Vista, CO
United States
9/6/22 - 9/10/22
Equinunk, PA
United States
Wilderness EMS Upgrade
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Host: Maine Sport Outfitters
Price: $1025
Includes food, lodging, and shuttle to and from island.
Instruction led by Jon Tierney, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide, Flight Paramedic, RN – Emergency
9/8/22 - 9/12/22
Rockport, ME
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Host: Maine Sport Outfitters
Price: $1025
Includes food, lodging, and shuttle to and from island.
Instruction led by Jon Tierney, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide, Flight Paramedic, RN – Emergency
9/8/22 - 9/12/22
Rockport, ME
United States
Wilderness EMS Upgrade
Licensed Training Company: Blue Mountain Medic, LLC
Price: $675
$150 deposit to register
Join us in the beautiful Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania for a Wilderness EMS upgrade course, just a few miles from the Appalachian Trail. This training is for EMS personnel who would like to enhance their skills and experience for use in the rural, wilderness, and technical rescue setting. The WEMS curriculum builds on EMS training and expertise to meet the special challenges of the remote and unconventional environment. This course is open to medical professionals including EMTs, Paramedics, RNs, PAs, NPs and Physicians. 45 CEU credits available for some certification levels – inquire at registration.
9/8/22 - 9/12/22
Harrisburg, PA
United States
Wilderness Advanced Life Support
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medic
Price: $850 Paramedic/RN-$950 PA/NP- $1100 MD
Telluride, Colorado makes a beautiful backdrop for this advanced wilderness medical class.
9/8/22 - 9/11/22
Telluride, CO
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Price: $379-$359
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!
9/9/22 - 9/11/22
Idyllwild, CA
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Price: $800
Course taught at our beautiful private facility bordering National Forest
9/14/22 - 9/18/22
Buena Vista, CO
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Cascadia Wilderness Medicine
Price: $749
The course will be held in the Skamokawa Grange Hall, in Skamokawa, WA, about 45 minutes west of I-5 on Washington State Route 4. Skamokawa is about 90 minutes from Portland OR, and 3.5 hours from Seattle. Camping is available on site for an additional fee, also there are several other camping and lodging options within walking distance of the classroom.
9/16/22 - 9/20/22
Skamokawa, WA
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Price: $729
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!
9/17/22 - 9/21/22
Idyllwild, CA
United States
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: L.L. Bean
Price: $449
Courses held at Flying Point Paddling Center, 14 Marietta Lane, Freeport, ME 04032
9/22/22 - 9/25/22
Freeport, ME
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Host: Maine Sport Outfitters
Price: $375
Instruction led by Jon Tierney, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide, Flight Paramedic, RN – Emergency
9/24/22 - 9/26/22
Rockport, ME
United States
Hybrid WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medical Associates International
Host: Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
Price: $375 (includes food)
9/24/22 - 9/25/22
Wheeler Bay, ME
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Brazil
9/24/22 - 9/25/22
Teresopolis, RJ
Brazil
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: YouthDynamics
Price: $309 before July 18, $340 after
Ideal location for wilderness medical training on 158 acres.
9/24/22 - 9/26/22
Leavenworth, WA
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Training Consultants
Host: Grelick Outdoor Recreation and Education Center
Price: $350
9/24/22 - 9/25/22
Traverse City, MI
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Host: Maine Sport Outfitters
Price: $255
Instruction led by Jon Tierney, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide, Flight Paramedic, RN – Emergency
9/24/22 - 9/25/22
Rockport, ME
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: L.L. Bean
Price: $399
Courses held at Flying Point Paddling Center, 14 Marietta Lane, Freeport, ME 04032
9/30/22 - 10/2/22
Freeport, ME
United States
9/30/22 - 10/2/22
Anchorage, AK
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Cascadia Wilderness Medicine
Price: $799
The course will be held at the Lost River Field Station near Mackay, ID.
9/30/22 - 10/4/22
Mackay, ID
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Brazil
10/1/22 - 10/2/22
Itajaí, SC
Brazil
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Host: George Mason University
Price: $250
$225 for GMU students, faculty, and staff
Learn how to be prepared for your time in the outdoors and get some practice in critical thinking for emergencies that may come up on your adventures. In this 2 day course, you will learn an introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills as well as practicing skills and evacuation plans.
10/1/22 - 10/2/22
Fairfax, VA
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Price: $800
Course taught at USAFA Outdoor Recreation Center
10/5/22 - 10/9/22
Colorado Springs, CO
United States
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Beyond Limits Education
Price: $750
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 the perfect place to soak in new skills.
10/5/22 - 10/9/22
Mammoth Lakes, CA
United States
Wilderness EMS Upgrade
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medic
Price: $875
Advanced wilderness medicine class for professional rescuers, or those wanting to join teams operating in austere environments. Todays teams include EMT’s, Paramedics, Nurses, and Physicians-we will explore what it means to add the wilderness designation to each of our certifications and identify what practices improve outcomes for our patients and make our rescues safer and more successful. Participants will receive a Wilderness EMS Certification from Wilderness Medical Associates, and 45 hours CME hours. Nursing CEU’s awarded by California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17692, for 45 contact hours.
10/6/22 - 10/10/22
Moab, UT
United States
Hybrid WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Beyond Limits Education
Price: $375
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 the perfect place to soak in new skills.
10/7/22 - 10/9/22
Mammoth Lakes, CA
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Host: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Price: $370
$85 extra for two nights lodging on campus
Come join us in central NY for a comprehensive Wilderness First Responder open Recertification course. Refresh/rebuild your skills so that you can adventure safely in all of the beautiful places this world has to offer… whether you head away from resources and 911 systems for work or for play, you will learn how to deal with injuries, illness and environmnental issues along the way. Face Any Challenge. Anywhere.
10/8/22 - 10/10/22
Dryden, NY
United States
Hybrid WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Beyond Limits Education
Price: $375
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 the perfect place to soak in new skills.
10/10/22 - 10/11/22
Mammoth Lakes, CA
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Global EMS Solutions, LLC
Host: Holiday Home Camp
Price: $800 (includes meals)
$925 includes food and lodging
5-day Wilderness First Responder course conducted on beautiful Southern Wisconsin’s Holiday Home Camp in Lake Geneva, WI. Course will be conducted using COVID guidelines. Information will be sent to all participants.
10/10/22 - 10/14/22
Lake Geneva, WI
United States
Offshore Emergency Medicine
Licensed Training Company: Medical Officer, Ltd.
Host: Annapolis Boat Shows, Inc.
Price: $1295
This course is offered as part of the fall US Sailboat Show in Annapolis
10/14/22 - 10/16/22
Annapolis, MD
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Price: $825
Course is offered in beautiful Boulder, CO. World-class climbing, hiking, skiing, biking, and so much more are available right outside of the classroom. Now accepting cryptocurrency payment.
10/15/22 - 10/19/22
Boulder, CO
United States
Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Host: Conocer
Price: $900
Course is offered in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica. Come for the WFR and stay for the waves, beaches, jungle, and tropical paradise that awaits right outside the classroom. Now accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies!
10/20/22 - 10/26/22
Nosara, Costa Rica
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Host: Mahoosuc Guide Service
Price: $425
$540 with meals and lodging
Instruction led by Jon Tierney, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide, Flight Paramedic, RN – Emergency
10/21/22 - 10/23/22
Newry, ME
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Price: $375
Course taught at our beautiful private facility bordering National Forest.
10/21/22 - 10/23/22
Buena Vista, CO
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Acadia Mountain Guides
Host: Mahoosuc Guide Service
Price: $310
$390 with meals and lodging
Instruction led by Jon Tierney, IFMGA/AMGA Mountain Guide, Flight Paramedic, RN – Emergency
10/21/22 - 10/22/22
Newry, ME
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Brazil
10/22/22 - 10/23/22
Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Brazil
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Price: $729
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!
10/22/22 - 10/26/22
Idyllwild, CA
United States
Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Host: Conocer
Price: Please contact host for price
This course will be taught entirely in Spanish. Course is offered in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica. Come for the WFR and stay for the waves, beaches, jungle, and tropical paradise that awaits right outside the classroom. Now accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies!
10/28/22 - 11/3/22
Nosara, Costa Rica
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Cascadia Wilderness Medicine
Price: $749
The course will be held in the Skamokawa Grange Hall, in Skamokawa, WA, located about 45 minutes west of I-5 on Washington State Route 4. Skamokawa is about 90 minutes from Portland, and about 3.5 hours from Seattle. Camping and lodging is available within walking distance of the classroom.
10/28/22 - 11/2/22
Skamokawa, WA
United States
Wilderness Advanced Life Support
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Japan
Price: 120,000 Yen
WALS in Japan. Main part will be taught in English with Japanese translation. Other small part in Japanese.
10/29/22 - 11/2/22
Kucchan, Hokkaidou
Japan
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Viristar LLC
Host: AORE
Price: $325
This Wilderness First Aid class is offered as a pre-conference option for the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education conference; however, attendance at the conference is not required to take the WFA.
10/30/22 - 10/31/22
Myrtle Beach, SC
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: Adirondack Mountain Club
Price: $299
$424 includes course, meals, and lodging for 2 nights
This is an intensive 2 day WFA training that will teach students how to deal with medical emergencies when they are miles from help and dialing 911 is not an option. The curriculum is comprehensive, yet practical. It includes the essential principles and skills required to manage medical problems for working and playing in the remote outdoors.
11/5/22 - 11/6/22
Lake Placid, NY
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Training Consultants
Host: Grelick Outdoor Recreation and Education Center
Price: $350
11/5/22 - 11/6/22
Traverse City, MI
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Viristar LLC
Host: Association for Experiential Education
Price: $325
WFA offered as pre-conference to Association for Experiential Education 2022 International Conference, Black Mountain NC USA
11/8/22 - 11/9/22
Black Mountain, NC
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: L.L. Bean
Price: $749
Courses held at Flying Point Paddling Center, 14 Marietta Lane, Freeport, ME 04032
11/9/22 - 11/13/22
Freeport, ME
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: Adirondack Mountain Club
Price: $399
$589 includes course, meals, and lodging for 3 nights
Recertification course for those that have received a Wilderness First Responder certification within the last three years.
11/11/22 - 11/13/22
Lake Placid, NY
United States
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Brazil
11/12/22 - 11/14/22
Criúva, RS
Brazil
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medical Associates International
Host: The School of Sailing and Seamanship at the Orange Coast School
Price: $275
This wilderness first aid course will be tailored to those who spend time recreating or working in maritime environments. Scenarios will be based in the marine context and injuries and illness with focus on those likely to occur in a maritime environment. Wilderness Medical Associates’ Wilderness First Aid course (WILDMA-554) is U.S. Coast Guard approved to satisfy First Aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1) for merchant marine licenses.
11/12/22 - 11/13/22
Newport Beach, CA
United States
Hybrid WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Wilderness Medic
Price: $395
The 2-day Hybrid WFR / WEMS Recertification course is designed for motivated professionals who seek/require top-notched training, but have limited time they can be away from work or home. This is a full 24+ hour recert class made up of online course work (minimum 12 hours*) and face-to-face on-site training and practice (~ 16 hours) with our well-qualified instructional staff. This course is open to those that hold a current WFR or WEMS certification. Students must register at least 2 weeks before the course date. All students must complete all online course work one week prior to the start of the on-site training. * Some students may spend up to 40+ hours on online course work if they are in need of a lot of review and take advantage of the optional activities.
11/12/22 - 11/13/22
Durango, CO
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Price: $729
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!
11/16/22 - 11/20/22
Idyllwild, CA
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Host: Beyul Retreat
Price: $800 for WFR Course
$1299 for Shared Accommodations
$1699 for Private Accommodations
4 nights at Beyul in a lodge room or cozy cabin
Set between Aspen and Vail, Beyul Retreat includes 32 private acres of meadows, forest, creeks, waterfalls and ponds, with trails leading right into the White River National Forest. The Frying Pan River remains a wild solitude, traveling through a gorgeous canyon formed from the 250 million-year-old red sandstone Maroon Formation. Don’t miss out on this absolutely prime WFR location
11/19/22 - 11/23/22
Aspen, CO
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Price: $275
Course hosted at Miami University Outdoor Pursuit Center
11/19/22 - 11/20/22
Oxford, OH
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $925
Includes 5 nights bunkhouse lodging and 3 delicious homemade meals daily. Hoofbeat Ridge is a rural, family-owned ranch nestled in the gorgeous hills of Southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, 20 minutes west of Madison.
11/23/22 - 11/27/22
Mazomanie, WI
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $515
Includes 3 nights bunkhouse lodging and 3x delicious homemade meals daily. Hoofbeat Ridge is a rural, family-owned ranch nestled in the gorgeous hills of Southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, 20 minutes west of Madison.
11/25/22 - 11/27/22
Mazomanie, WI
United States
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Brazil
11/26/22 - 11/29/22
Conceicao do Mato Dentro, MG
Brazil
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: JH Training & Consulting
Host: Belgian Outward Bound
Price: € 592,00
Refresher course designed to recertify Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training by WMA or other recognized providers. A current WAFA or WFR certificate is required for participation.
11/29/22 - 12/1/22
Anhée, Belgium
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Price: $375
Course taught at our beautiful private facility bordering National Forest.
12/2/22 - 12/4/22
Buena Vista, CO
United States
Hybrid WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Host: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Price: $360
$50 extra for one night's lodging on campus
Come join us in central NY for a comprehensive Hybrid Wilderness First Responder open Recertification course. YOU WILL NEED TO DO 5-20 HOURS OF PRE-COURSE WORK ONLINE PRIOR TO THE FACE TO FACE COURSE. Refresh/rebuild your skills so that you can adventure safely in all of the beautiful places this world has to offer… whether you head away from resources and 911 systems for work or for play, you will learn how to deal with injuries, illness and environmental issues along the way. Face Any Challenge. Anywhere.
12/3/22 - 12/4/22
Dryden, NY
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: Adirondack Mountain Club
Price: $299
$424 includes course, meals, and lodging for 2 nights
This is an intensive 2 day WFA training that will teach students how to deal with medical emergencies when they are miles from help and dialing 911 is not an option. The curriculum is comprehensive, yet practical. It includes the essential principles and skills required to manage medical problems for working and playing in the remote outdoors.
12/3/22 - 12/4/22
Lake Placid, NY
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Risk Management
Price: $729
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!
12/3/22 - 12/7/22
Idyllwild, CA
United States
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Licensed Training Company: JH Training & Consulting
Host: Belgian Outward Bound
Price: €755,00 VAT
Advanced first aid course designed for outdoor recreationalists and trip leaders who venture into moderately remote environments.
12/3/22 - 12/6/22
Anhée, Belgium
Bridge (WAFA to WFR)
Licensed Training Company: JH Training & Consulting
Host: Belgian Outward Bound
Price: € 749,00
Food/lodging included
Comprehensive medical responder course designed for outdoor professionals. The Bridge course upgrades the Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) to Wilderness First Responder (WFR). A current WAFA certificate issued by WMA or another recognized provider is required for participation. Pre-course work is required for WAFA-to-WFR upgrade.
12/8/22 - 12/11/22
Anhée, Belgium
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Price: $375
Course hosted at Miami University Outdoor Pursuit Center
12/9/22 - 12/11/22
Oxford, OH
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Price: $825
Course is offered in beautiful Boulder, CO. World-class climbing, hiking, skiing, biking, and so much more are available right outside of the classroom. Now accepting cryptocurrency payment.
12/10/22 - 12/14/22
Boulder, CO
United States
Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Host: Ohio University
Price: $750
12/12/22 - 12/18/22
Athens, OH
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: Adirondack Mountain Club
Price: $725
$1040 includes course, meals, and lodging for 5 nights
This 5-day WFR is designed for those able to complete nearly 30 hours of pre-course work, followed by a fast paced in person course. WFR is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others that work in play in the remote outdoors.
12/14/22 - 12/18/22
Lake Placid, NY
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Cascadia Wilderness Medicine
Price: $749
The course will be held in the Skamokawa Grange Hall, in Skamokawa, WA, located about 45 minutes west of I-5 on Washington State Route 4. Skamokawa is about 90 minutes from Portland, and about 3.5 hours from Seattle. Camping and lodging is available within walking distance of the classroom.
12/17/22 - 12/21/22
Skamokawa, WA
United States
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Price: $799
Join us for a fast-paced, intensive learning experience…. This WFR is intended for self-directed learners who would benefit from 20-30 hours of pre-course online work and 5 days of hands-on training and experience applying the skills that they were introduced to. Be prepared to be outdoors for the majority of the time, putting your knowledge and skills to work. You will walk out with industry-standard Wilderness First Responder certification and skills. Not only will you be able to respond to many incidents and emergencies on trail—you will have the knowledge to avoid many of these situations in the first place. Whether you are looking to up your game as a wilderness guide, or are looking to adventure more safely with your friends and loved ones this course will serve you well.
12/27/22 - 12/31/22
Cragsmoor, NY
United States
Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: Zoar Outdoor
This 7 day WFR course will be taught 20 minutes outside of Greenfield, MA. This training is ideal medical training for leaders in remote areas including outdoor educators, guides, military, professional SAR, researchers, moms taking the kids outside, and anyone else 16 and older. There is NO pre-course work needed. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical. COVID guidelines: The Zoar Outdoor Mitigation and Operations Plan for COVID-19
1/2/23 - 1/8/23
Charlemont, MA
United States
Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Host: Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Southern Illinois University
Price: $750
Lodging and Food Package available separately
1/5/23 - 1/13/23
Carbondale, IL
United States
Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Host: Rutgers University
Price: Contact sponsor
Join us for an epic 8-day WFR at Rutgers University. You will learn from world class instructors in a supportive and challenging environment. If you guide or adventure outdoors or live in a rural space this training will set you up to handle a wide range of emergencies—but better yet, you will walk away with tools to avoid MANY incidents.
1/6/23 - 1/13/23
Piscataway, NJ
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $950
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme enviroments. The 5 day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for onsite training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
1/7/23 - 1/11/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $550
1/10/23 - 1/12/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Healing All Wounds, LLC
Host: Zoar Outdoor
This 3 day WFR Recert course will be taught 20 minutes outside of Greenfield, MA. This training is an intensive review and retesting of the WFR curriculum. This training is ideal medical training for leaders in remote areas including outdoor educators, guides, military, professional SAR, researchers, moms taking the kids outside, and anyone else 16 and older the holds a current WFR certification. There is pre-course work needed so register early. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical. COVID guidelines: The Zoar Outdoor Mitigation and Operations Plan for COVID-19
1/10/23 - 1/12/23
Charlemont, MA
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Host: Touch of Nature Environmental Center, Southern Illinois University
Price: $375
Lodging and Food Package available separately
1/14/23 - 1/16/23
Carbondale, IL
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation
Price: $650 for UNL Students & Campus Rec Members
$750 for General Public
Course will take place on campus at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE. Various scenarios may be planned at offsite areas. Wilderness First Responder is the definitive course in medical training for anyone who works or travels in remote areas.
1/14/23 - 1/18/23
Lincoln, NE
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $550
1/15/23 - 1/17/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation
Price: $300
Course will take place on campus at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE. Various scenarios may be planned at offsite areas. Wilderness First Responder is the definitive course in medical training for anyone who works or travels in remote areas.
1/16/23 - 1/18/23
Lincoln, NE
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Colorado Outside
Host: Heart-J Center at Sylvan Dale Ranch
Price: $800
Limited Enrollment, register early to secure a spot.
2/1/23 - 2/5/23
Loveland, CO
United States
Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: WMAI Brazil
2/5/23 - 2/11/23
São João Batista do Glória, MG
Brazil
Hybrid WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Training Consultants
Host: Grelick Outdoor Recreation and Education Center
Price: $375
3/11/23 - 3/12/23
Traverse City, MI
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Host: George Mason University
Price: $695 for general public
$575 for GMU students/faculty/staff
Do you want to be prepared for medical emergencies in the backcountry? Are you interested in emergency medicine? Our Wilderness First Responder course, offered through George Mason Outdoor Adventures and Global Emergency Medics, is a 5-day course that will teach you advanced medical skills for use in remote environments
3/13/23 - 3/17/23
Fairfax, VA
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $950
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme enviroments. The 5 day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for onsite training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
3/13/23 - 3/17/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
Wilderness First Aid
Licensed Training Company: Global Emergency Medics
Host: George Mason University
Price: $250
$225 for GMU students, faculty, and staff
Learn how to be prepared for your time in the outdoors and get some practice in critical thinking for emergencies that may come up on your adventures. In this 2 day course, you will learn an introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills as well as practicing skills and evacuation plans.
3/18/23 - 3/19/23
Fairfax, VA
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $950
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme enviroments. The 5 day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for onsite training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
3/20/23 - 3/24/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: AVH Global
Host: Tompkins Cortland Community College
Price: $790
$175 additional for 5 nights lodging on campus
Come join us in central NY for an intensive 5-day Hybrid Wilderness First Responder course. Build your skills so that you can adventure safely in all of the beautiful places this world has to offer… whether you head away from resources and 911 systems for work or for play, you will learn how to deal with injuries, illness and environmental issues along the way. Face Any Challenge. Anywhere.
3/25/23 - 3/29/23
Dryden, NY
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Chicago Voyagers
Price: $850
Course will take place at Camp Reinburg. Full 5 Day WFR will run Saturday thru Wednesday, with re-certification taking place Monday thru Wednesday. Limited Re-cert spots available.
4/1/23 - 4/5/23
Palentine, IL
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Chicago Voyagers
Price: $425
Course will take place at Camp Reinburg. Full 5 Day WFR will run Saturday thru Wednesday, with re-certification taking place Monday thru Wednesday. Limited Re-cert spots available.
4/3/23 - 4/5/23
Palentine, IL
United States
4/17/23 - 4/18/23
Mammoth Lakes, CA
United States
4/19/23 - 4/23/23
Mammoth Lakes, CA
United States
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Adventure Training Consultants
Host: Grelick Outdoor Recreation and Education Center
Price: $725
5/19/23 - 5/23/23
Traverse City, MI
United States
5/20/23 - 5/21/23
Mammoth Lakes, CA
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $950
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme enviroments. The 5 day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for onsite training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
5/20/23 - 5/24/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $950
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme enviroments. The 5 day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for onsite training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
5/25/23 - 5/29/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme enviroments. The 5 day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for onsite training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
8/14/23 - 8/18/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $550
The WFR Recertification course is open to graduates of any wilderness based first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option. Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’ First Responder, Anaphylaxsis, and BLS Provider-level CPR certifications.
8/19/23 - 8/21/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
5-Day Wilderness First Responder
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $950
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators, guides, SAR team members and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme enviroments. The 5 day format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for onsite training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation. Students must register at least 2 weeks before course date. All students must complete all pre-course work prior to arrival on course.
11/22/23 - 11/26/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States
WFR Recertification
Licensed Training Company: Lochsa Wilderness Education
Host: Devils Lake Climbing Guides
Price: $550
11/24/23 - 11/26/23
Mazomanie, WI
United States