Wilderness Medical Courses
Choose one of these courses for the best medical training for anyone working or playing in remote or extreme environments.
From introductory Wilderness First Aid classes to the 80-hour Wilderness First Responder program, our medical courses are intensive, hands-on, and engaging.
Partnered with Wilderness Medical Associates
Wilderness Medical Associates has set the standard in wilderness medicine and rescue training for over 30 years. The cutting-edge curriculum is constantly updated by a group of healthcare professionals, has been taught on all 7 continents, and is recognized around the world.
Available Courses
2-3 day course for front-country travellers or assistant backcountry leaders; beginner.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
40 hours over 4-5 days course for backcountry travellers, researchers and field personnel, assistant leaders; beginner to intermediate.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
5 or 8 day course for professional guides, outdoor educators, search and rescue, anybody travelling in remote areas; beginner to advanced.
Costa Rica Wilderness First Responder
7 day all-inclusive course for anyone physically active who travels to remote places, guides, outdoor educators, search and rescue; beginner to advanced.
Wilderness First Responder – Bridge (WFR-Bridge)
40 hours over 4-5 days course for WAFA graduates; intermediate to advanced.
Wilderness First Responder – Recertification (WFR-Recert)
3 or 4 day course for certified Wilderness First Responders; intermediate to advanced.
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