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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

The WFA course is ideal for:

Beginner or intermediate backcountry enthusiasts
People with no prior medical training
High school students
People who want an introduction to wilderness medicine without the time and financial commitment of a more advanced class
People looking for more than what a basic first aid course provides
People who want to specialize their first aid skills for backcountry use
Outdoor travelers who typically take 1-day and weekend trips into the backcountry

The WAFA Course is ideal for:

Entry-level or aspiring guides, outdoor educators, and field staff
People with no prior medical training
Motivated backcountry enthusiasts of all skill levels
People looking to expand upon a basic first aid course
People who want to specialize their first aid skills for backcountry use
People looking to take on a supporting role in rescue or medical care
Outdoor travelers who typically take weekend or multi-day trips into the backcountry

The WFR course is ideal for:

Guides, outdoor educators, trip leaders, and other outdoor professionals who need to be trained at the industry standard of care
Search & Rescue personnel
People with no prior medical training
Motivated backcountry enthusiasts of all skill levels
People needing to lead patient care, or assist a higher level of care, such as EMT
People needing to organize evacuation and rescue efforts with formal rescue services
Outdoor travelers who typically take remote, multi-day, and extended trips into the backcountry

The WRC Course is ideal for:

Students who hold a current WFR training, or are within their grace period
Students who need to refresh their current WFR training but don’t want to retake an entire WFR course

The WEMS course is for:

People who are currently licensed as EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics
EMT search & rescue, ski patrol, guides, and other outdoor professionals who want to specialize their skills for remote environments
EMTs who work in rural environments or environments with limited or unreliable resources

The Expedition Medicine course is for:

Licensed medical practitioners (MD, PA, RN, Paramedic, DNP, & DO) who aspire to become primary medical personnel on wilderness expeditions.
Licensed medical practitioners who are primary medical personnel on wilderness expeditions, and want to expand their skills
Licensed medical practitioners who work as outdoor professionals