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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 AdventureMed or ECSI.
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 (with a one-year grace period), and optional CPR/BLS plus AED certification, also valid for two years. Certification through AdventureMed.
A shorter hybrid version (virtual coursework followed by in-person scenarios and skills check) is available for students desiring recertification.
Course length: 70-80 hours
Wilderness Life Support for Medical Professionals
Wilderness Life Support for Medical Professionals
Designed to apply pre-existing medical knowledge to the outdoors. This program is appropriate for any medical professional, including but not limited to: EMT, nurse, DO, MD, and more who are interested in using their medical training in an austere setting.
All medical professional courses are eligible for ACGME Cat. 1 CME credits and FAWM credit. Upon completion of our Wilderness Life Support for Medical Professionals course, students will also earn a WLS:MP certification, valid for four years. Certification through AdventureMed.
Get out of the conference halls and earn your CME outdoors!
Course length: 24 hours
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
Wilderness First Responder
October 1-6, 2025
Terlingua, TX
Open to anyone age 16 and up.
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 volcano, 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.
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