 Wilderness Outings is proud to be a sponsor of Wilderness Medical Associates courses, the recognized leader of wilderness medicine training worldwide. This medical training is intended for those who regularly venture to remote or wilderness environments, where calling ‘911’ just isn’t an option.
Course Offerings
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Wilderness
First Responder (72 hours, 8 Days)
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Wilderness
Advanced First Aid (36 hours, 4 days)
» WAFA to WFR Bridge Course (36 hours, 4 days)
» Wilderness
First Aid (18 hours, 2 days)
» Recertification/’Challenge’ Course (27 hours, 3 days)
» Wilderness EMT ‘Upgrade’ (WEMT) Course (45 hours, 5 days)
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) (72 hours, 8 )
Intended for: Full-time outdoor professionals and expeditionists looking for comprehensive medical training. See the Fact Sheet and Course Syllabus for more information. Your course textbook can be mailed to you prior to the start of your course — please add $6 Shipping/handling to tuition cost.
*WAFA and Bridge course combined
Your course textbook can be mailed to you prior to the start of your course — please add $6 Shipping/handling to tuition cost.
SAVE $! Take a $20 discount on WFR, $15 on WAFA or Bridge courses, or $10 discount on WFA courses when you register by mail with payment by check or money order. Download registration form here.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) (36 hours, 4 )
Intended for: Part-time outdoor professionals and recreationalists who venture to moderately remote environments. The WAFA can be used to recertify existing WMA WFR certifications. See the Fact Sheet and Course Syllabus and Recertification Answer Sheet for more information.
Your course textbook can be mailed to you prior to the start of your course — please add $6 Shipping/handling to tuition cost.
SAVE $! Take a $20 discount on WFR, $15 on WAFA or Bridge courses, or $10 discount on WFA courses when you register by mail with payment by check or money order. Download registration form here.
WAFA to WFR ‘Bridge’ Course (36 hours, 4 )
WAFA graduates looking to upgrade to a higher level of training. Prerequisites include: Your WAFA certification must be from Wilderness Medical Associates, and be current at the start of this course. Completion of an extensive Pre-Course Study Guide (included in the course tuition), which is due on the morning of the first day of the course. The Bridge course can be used to recertify existing WMA WFR or WEMT certifications. See the Fact Sheet and Course Syllabus and Recertification Answer Sheet for more information.
Your Pre-Course Study Guide will be emailed to you upon receipt of your registration. Your original course textbooks will be necessary to complete the Guide- if you would like to receive your course texts prior to the course, please add $6 Shipping/handling.
SAVE $! Take a $20 discount on WFR, $15 on WAFA or Bridge courses, or $10 discount on WFA courses when you register by mail with payment by check or money order. Download registration form here.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) (18 hours, 2 )
Intended for: For recreationalists, or those looking for an introduction to wilderness medicine. See the Fact Sheet and Course Syllabus for more information.
| Start-End |
Course |
Location |
Level |
Amenities |
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Tuition |
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04/18/09-
04/19/09 |
Wilderness First Aid |
Idyllwild |
L1 |
Camping/lodging available
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2 |
$219 |
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06/06/09-
06/07/09 |
Wilderness First Aid |
Idyllwild |
L1 |
Camping/lodging available
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2 |
$219 |
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SAVE $! Take a $20 discount on WFR, $15 on WAFA or Bridge courses, or $10 discount on WFA courses when you register by mail with payment by check or money order. Download registration form here.
Recertification/’Challenge’ Course (27 hours, 3 )
Intended for: Those looking to recertify an existing WFR or WEMT certification. Professional level CPR Certification is included in this course.Prerequisites include: Certification must be 64 continual hours in wilderness-based medical training, within three years of the Challenge Course. Completion of an extensive pre-course study packet (included in the course tuition), which is due on the morning of the first day of the course. See the Fact Sheet and Course Syllabus and Recertification Answer Sheet for more information. Alternatively, you may contact Wilderness Medical Associates at 207.797.6005.
| Start-End |
Course |
Location |
Level |
Amenities |
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Tuition |
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03/06/09-
03/08/09 |
Recertification/
Challenge |
Idyllwild |
L1 |
Camping/lodging available
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3 |
$339 |
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09/18/09-
09/20/09 |
Recertification/
Challenge |
Idyllwild |
L1 |
Camping/lodging available
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3 |
$339 |
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Your Pre-Course Study Guide will be emailed to you upon receipt of your registration. Your original course textbooks will be necessary to complete the Guide- if you would like to receive your course texts prior to the course, please add $6 Shipping/handling.
SAVE $! Take a $20 discount on WFR, $15 on WAFA or Bridge courses, or $10 discount on WFA courses when you register by mail with payment by check or money order. Download registration form here.
Wilderness EMT ‘Upgrade’ (WEMT) course (45 hours, 5 )
Intended for: Those who hold medical certification at the level of EMT or higher. Prerequisites include: Current EMT certification (Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic). PA’s, RN’s, or MD’s may also participate in the course for a WEMT Audit card. See the Fact Sheet and Course Syllabus for more information.
| Start-End |
Course |
Location |
Level |
Amenities |
Days |
Tuition |
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| 11/04/09-11/08/09 |
WEMT Upgrade |
Idyllwild |
L1 |
Camping/lodging available
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5 |
$650 |
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IMPORTANT: Due to past enrollment challenges with this course, this WEMT Upgrade course has a registration deadline of September 1, 2009. Register early to help ensure this course runs as planned!
Your course textbook can be mailed to you prior to the start of your course — please add $6 Shipping/handling to tuition cost.
SAVE $!Take a $20 discount on WFR or WEMT Upgrade, $15 on WAFA or Bridge courses, or $10 discount on WFA courses when you register by mail with payment by check or money order. Download registration form here.
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