Course Offerings | Wilderness Medicine

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
» Wilderness First Responder (72 hours, 8 Days)
» 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 Days)
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.

Start-End	Course	Location	Level	Amenities	Days	Tuition
01/16/10- 01/24/10*	Wilderness First Responder	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/ lodging available	8	$699
05/01/10-05/09/10*	Wilderness First Responder	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/ lodging available	8	$699
10/09/10-10/17/10*	Wilderness First Responder	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/ lodging available	8	$699

*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, Bridge or Open Recertification 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 Days)
Intended for: Part-time outdoor professionals and recreationalists who venture to moderately remote environments. See the Fact Sheet and Course Syllabus for more information.

Start-End	Course	Location	Level	Amenities	Days	Tuition
01/16/10-01/19/10	Wilderness Advanced First Aid	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/ lodging available	4	$399
05/01/10-05/04/10	Wilderness Advanced First Aid	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/ lodging available	4	$399
10/09/10-10/12/10	Wilderness Advanced First Aid	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/ lodging available	4	$399

Your course textbook can be mailed to you prior to the start of your course — please add $6 Shipping/handling to tuition cost.

WAFA to WFR ‘Bridge’ Course (36 hours, 4 Days)
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.

Start-End	Course	Location	Level	Amenities	Days	Tuition
01/21/10-01/24/10	WAFA to WFR Bridge	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/lodging available	4	$399
05/06/10-05/09/10	WAFA to WFR Bridge	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/lodging available	4	$399
10/14/10-10/17/10	WAFA to WFR Bridge	Idyllwild, CA	L1	Camping/lodging available	4	$399

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.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) (18 hours, 2 Days )
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	Days	Tuition
04/24/10-04/25/10	Wilderness First Aid	Idyllwild	L1	Camping/lodging available	2	$249
05/22/10-05/23/10	Wilderness First Aid	Idyllwild	L1	Camping/lodging available	2	$249

Your course textbook can be mailed to you prior to the start of your course — please add $6 Shipping/handling to tuition cost.

Open Recertification (‘Challenge’) Course (27 hours, 3 Days)
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 207.730.7331.

Start-End	Course	Location	Level	Amenities	Days	Tuition
03/12/10- 03/14/10	Recertification/ Challenge	Idyllwild	L1	Camping/ lodging available	3	$369
09/17/10-09/19/10	Recertification/ Challenge	Idyllwild	L1	Camping/ lodging available	3	$369

SAVE $!Take a $20 discount on WFR, $15 on WAFA, Bridge or Open Recertification 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 Days)
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.