Wilderness First Responder Course
5 days / 4 nights
Bear Valley & Mount Shasta, CA
Price per person
$850
Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
In conjunction with SWS Mountain Guides, Wilderness Medical Associates provides a Hybrid Wilderness First Responder course; the option includes a required e-learning section with 25+ hours of interactive online learning followed by 5 days (45 hours) of in-person training. The Wilderness First Responder is comprehensive medical training for outdoor educators, guides, professional search and rescue teams, and others who work and adventure in remote settings. Learn the essential skills, knowledge, and critical thinking required to assess and manage medical problems in low-resource environments for days and weeks if necessary. The 5-day format course is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training. *Students must register at least two weeks before the course date. All pre-course work needs to be completed before the course start date.
Departure: Bear Valley or Mt Shasta, California
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Skill Level: No previous medical training required but recommended. Pre-course work prior to the course is required
Group Size: 12
Guide to Guest ratio: 1:12