WFR Instructor Training Course (WFR-ITC)

The WFR-Instructor Training Course 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 WFR industry standard “Scope of Practice” (SOP) and the DMM course curriculum, developed from the SOP.

After successful completion of the WFR-ITC (40 hours) and shadowing a Lead Instructor (LI) during a scheduled WFR course (80 hours), new instructors will be eligible to start teaching as part of an instructor team as an Assistant Instructor (AI).

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. 

WFR ITC for High School Teachers in Leadville, Colorado

ITC Course Dates: January 17-20, 2026

Application deadline: December 1st, 2025

120 Hours | Cost: $695

This instructor training course is for youth educators who are interested in providing WFR 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.

Emarae@desertmountainmedicine.com

Emily@desertmountainmedicine.com

Prerequisites:

  • Lead Instructor: Current DMM WFR/WEMS certification+ MD, DO, NP, RN, PA, EMT, or WEMT 
  • Assistant Instructor: Current DMM WFR/WEMS 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:

info@desertmountainmedicine.com | 719.486.7260