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Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
The Wilderness First Aid course provides individuals with an introduction to wilderness medicine, as well as skills to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the outdoors. This program is appropriate for entry-level outdoor guides and for non-medical people who want a basic understanding of wilderness medicine.
Upon course completion, students will earn both the WFA and optional CPR/BLS plus AED certifications, which are valid for two years. Certification through Survival Med or ECSI. Hybrid and fully in-person options are available.
Course length: 16 hours
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder
The Wilderness First Responder course is designed to provide an individual with an in-depth knowledge of wilderness medicine, and the basic skills to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the outdoors. This program is appropriate for professional outdoor guides and non-medical people who want a deeper understanding of wilderness medicine.
Students will learn the latest wilderness medicine skills for patient assessment, treatment, and evacuation. Expert instructors employ a wide scope of teaching methods, balancing lectures with practical, hands-on skills and scenarios. Emphasis is placed on the materials learned and the critical decision-making skills surrounding effective backcountry medical management.
Upon course completion, students will earn the WFR certification, valid for two years, and optional CPR/BLS plus AED certification, also valid for two years. Certification through Survival Med.
Course length: 70 hours (35 hours online and 35 hours in-person)
A shorter version is available for students desiring recertification.
Wilderness Medical Provider
Wilderness Medical Provider
This 30-hour Wilderness Medical Provider (WMP) certification course prepares medical professionals to care for patients in remote and austere environments. Developed by fellowship-trained wilderness medicine experts, the curriculum is based on the latest evidence-based research, including Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) practice guidelines.
All medical professional courses are eligible for 28.75 ACGME Cat. 1 CME credits and 28.25 FAWM credits. Upon completion of our Wilderness Medical Provider course, students will also earn a WMP certification, valid for four years. More details and certification through Blue Ridge Adventure Medicine.
Get out of the conference halls and earn your CME outdoors!
Course length: 30 hours (16 hours self-paced online followed by 2 days / 14 hours in-person)
First Aid, CPR / AED for Everyone
First Aid, CPR / AED for Everyone
Be prepared for an emergency in your home, workplace or community! Gain confidence in what to do before the professionals arrive. Courses are offered in basic first aid, CPR / AED, or a combination of both. Hybrid courses (virtual coursework followed by in-person skills check) are available.
Upon course completion students will earn a certification good for two years. Certification through the American Red Cross or ECSI.
Course length: 3-4 hours
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
Basic LIfe Support (BLS) is for healthcare personnel who need to quickly respond to emergencies in a variety of settings. This course includes adult and pediatric emergencies, including ventilations and multiple rescuer scenarios. Hybrid courses (virtual coursework followed by in-person skills check) are available.
Upon course completion students will earn a certification good for two years. Certification through the American Red Cross or ECSI.
Course length: 4 hours
Custom courses
Do you have a specialized need? Just need heat illness training for summer sports? Work in an industry with risk of trauma or environmental illness? Let Peak Medical Education create a curriculum specific for your needs.
Recertifications are also available for all of our courses.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED
March 16, 2026
Alpine, TX
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
$59-75
Wilderness First Aid
April 25 and 26, 2026
El Paso, TX
Registration is currently restricted but will open to the general public March 14 if availability remains.
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
Wilderness First Aid - hybrid, with optional CPR add-on
May 9, 2026
Georgetown, TX
Complete 8 hours of online coursework prior to class, then attend a skills day on May 9.
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
$180
Wilderness First Aid - hybrid, with optional CPR add-on
May 10, 2026
Georgetown, TX
Complete 8 hours of online coursework prior to class, then attend a skills day on May 10.
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
$180
Wilderness Medical Provider
Wilderness Medical Provider
May 14 - 15, 2026
Liberty Hill, TX
Complete 16 hours of online coursework prior to class, then attend in-person for 2 days of skills
Open to physicians, APPs, nurses, EMTs, and other medical providers
4-year certification included
28.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, FAWM credits also available
$675
Wilderness First Aid - fully in-person, with optional CPR add-on
May 16-17, 2026
Georgetown, TX
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
$160
Wilderness Medical Society: Pura Vida Costa Rica
December 12-18, 2025
Experience the unparalleled beauty of Costa Rica while immersing yourself in wilderness medicine education, complete with the latest protocols and the opportunity to earn 19 Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. Explore a coffee plantation, indulge in walks or swims at secluded Pacific beaches, brave whitewater rafting adventures, and soar through the jungle canopy on exhilarating zip lines. Delve into the rich tapestry of Costa Rica's natural history through expertly guided tours and captivating night hikes.
Registration closed.
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