WFA Instructor Training Course (ITC)

The WFA Instructor Training Course (WFA-ITC) is designed to familiarize qualified candidates with Desert Mountain Medicine’s teaching philosophy, teaching techniques, and class management style. Instructor candidates will also cover the WFA industry standard “Scope of Practice” (SOP) and the DMM course curriculum, developed from the SOP.

After successful completion of the WFA-ITC (30 hours) and shadowing a Lead Instructor during a scheduled 16-hour WFA course, new instructors will be eligible to join the instructor team as an Assistant Instructor.

DMM offers competitive compensation, continuing education, and the opportunity to be part of a team of highly qualified instructors in the field of outdoor education and wilderness medicine. DMM compensates instructors $150-$450 per teaching day; compensation will vary based on instructor status (assistant or lead instructor), feedback, and experience.

WFA ITC for High School Teachers in Leadville, Colorado

ITC Course Dates: January 17-19, 2026

Application deadline: December 1st, 2025

54 Hours | Cost: $575

This instructor training course is for youth educators who are interested in providing WFA courses to their students. This program is part of the High School Wild Med Initiative.

If you are interested in attending this ITC please fill out the ITC application and include a resume, which highlights your applicable experience. 

If you have questions about the High School Wild Med Initiative, please email both Emily AND Emarae.

[email protected]

[email protected]

WFA-ITC Prerequisites:

  • Current WEMT and/or WFR certification
  • Current CPR
  • >2 years of teaching (outdoor ed preferred)
  • >3 years leading/guiding backcountry trips
  • Pre-hospital medical experience (ski patrol, SAR, ambulance, clinic, emergency dept., race medic etc.)

Please contact us with questions:

[email protected] | 719.486.7260

WFA Instructor Training Course (WFA-ITC) Course Schedule

Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Field Course
Cost: $575
Provider: Desert Mountain Medicine
Format: Hybrid
Cost: $575