Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-12 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed for those who hold a current WFR certification from a reputable organization. Current certifications must meet the WMEC Standards. Those with a WEMS certification may use this course to recertify. This course is geared towards brushing off the cobwebs and refining skills.
Enrollment Deadline = April 4, 2025
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks prior to the start date!
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
2025-04-13 - 2025-04-17 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The Wilderness First Responder course is a comprehensive 70+ hour course that provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments. It is also an ideal course for people who live in rural areas and those that like to adventure far.
Enrollment Deadline = March 28, 2025
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks prior to the start date!
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification
2025-05-10 - 2025-05-11 | Susitna Adventure Lodge, MP 77 Denali Highway, Cantwell, AK, 99729, United States
Join us at this spectacular venue in the Clearwaters and recert your WFR or WEMS.
The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed for those who hold a current WFR certification from a reputable organization. Current certifications must meet the WMEC Standards. Those with a WEMS certification may use this course to recertify. This course is geared towards brushing off the cobwebs and refining skills.
Approximately 12 hours of online pre-coursework is required.
Lodging and camping are available on site.
Enrollment Deadline = April 30, 2025
This course is limited to 15 participants. Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks prior to the start date!
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
2025-05-12 - 2025-05-16 | Susitna Adventure Lodge, MP 77 Denali Highway, Cantwell, AK, 99729, United States
Join us at this spectacular venue in the Clearwaters just outside of Cantwell, Alaska. The Wilderness First Responder course is a comprehensive 70+ hour course that provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments. It is also an ideal course for people who live in rural areas and those who like to adventure far.
Lodging and camping are available on site.
Enrollment Deadline = April 27, 2025
This course is limited to 15 participants. Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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Wilderness First Aid
2025-05-31 - 2025-06-01 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
Take your wilderness skills to the next level in the outdoor mecca of the Eastern Sierra and support the Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps (ESCC). All net proceeds will be donated to the ESCC to help them continue their trail restoration work throughout California.
The Wilderness First Aid course is a 16+ hour introduction to general first aid/CPR concepts and skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys day trips or short adventures that are close to the trailhead.
Enrollment Deadline = May 24, 2025
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
2025-10-02 - 2025-10-06 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The Wilderness First Responder course is a comprehensive 70+ hour course that provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments. It is also an ideal course for people who live in rural areas and those that like to adventure far.
Online coursework will be made available on August 6th.
Enrollment Deadline = September 17, 2025
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed for those who hold a current WFR certification from a reputable organization. Current certifications must meet the WMEC Standards. Those with a WEMS certification may use this course to recertify. This course is geared towards brushing off the cobwebs and refining skills.
Online coursework will be made available on August 22nd.
Enrollment Deadline = October 3, 2025
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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EMT Refresher
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-20 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The EMT Refresher Course meets the 24 hours of coursework required to renew in the State of California, including skill verification. CEUs can be applied toward the National Registry 40-hour requirement. The course includes BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR through the Health & Safety Institute and covers the required State of California training in Naloxone and Epinephrine administration and glucometer use.
Instructions for accessing the online learning management system to complete paperwork and gain access to prep materials will be made available September 6, 2025.
Enrollment Deadline = October 11, 2025
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Wilderness EMS Upgrade for Medical Professionals
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-07 | Mammoth Lakes Fire Department, 3150 Main St, Mammoth Lakes, 93546, United States
The Wilderness EMS Upgrade Course provides licensed medical professionals with advanced skills for prolonged patient care in remote, wilderness, and resource-limited environments. Perfect for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics, nurses, PAs, physicians, and other medical professionals working in rural or austere settings.
WEMS helps providers apply their scope of practice in prehospital and remote settings. Participants include Advanced Practice Providers, Registered Nurses, EMTs/Paramedics, SAR medical leaders, expedition medics, DMAT members, military medics, and those preparing for the WP-C test. Interdisciplinary providers are intentionally mixed during performance tasks to promote future collaboration in the field.
Certification/Skill Verification:
The WEMS Upgrade course provides a wilderness endorsement to your current medical license. Upon successful completion, you will receive certification from Wilderness Medical Associates International, based on your existing level of licensure. For example, EMTs become a Wilderness EMT (WEMT).
Wilderness EMS Upgrade (Wilderness Medical Associates International)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR (American Red Cross) is available for an added $30 fee – additional online coursework is required, must be able to stay after class for skills testing
CAEMSA EMT Skill Verification (accepted by National Registry) – no additional charge, additional online coursework is required, must be able to stay after class for emergency childbirth practice
CAEMSA EMT Naloxone/Epinephrine Administration and Glucometer Use training included
CEUs Available:
45 CEUs for EMT, AEMT, Paramedic (CAPCE)
45 Contact Hours for Nurses (California Board of Registered Nursing)
38 FAWM Credits (Wilderness Medical Society)
Instructions for accessing the online learning management system to complete paperwork and gain access to prep materials will be made available September 8, 2025.
Enrollment Deadline = October 24, 2025
Instructors:
Julie Anderson (WMA Curriculum Director)
Natalie Brechtel (WMA Instructor Trainer)
Brigitte Denton (WMA Education Specialist)
Hosts: Beyond Limits Education and Gut-Z Journey
Scholarship Opportunity: First Responder Training Scholarship – Supports individuals pursuing certification in wilderness, rural, or austere EMS settings.
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Hybrid 7-Day Wilderness First Responder
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-18 | Pomona College, 420 N. Harvard Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711, United States
The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Training is a comprehensive 70+ hour course that provides essential skills in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking. Perfect for those who work, live, or adventure in remote and low-resource environments, this training prepares you to manage medical emergencies when help may be hours—or days—away.
Course Details:
Format: Hybrid — ~12hours of online coursework (released Dec. 1, 2025) + 7-days in-person training
Dates: January 12–18, 2026
Enrollment Deadline: January 2, 2026
Availability: Only 10 public spots—early registration encouraged (courses often fill 8+ weeks in advance)
Discounts: Discount available for 5C students! Contact Connor Bigenho for a discount code: Connor.Bigenho@pomona.edu.
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-11 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed for those who hold a current WFR certification from a reputable organization. Current certifications must meet the WMEC Standards. Those with a WEMS certification may use this course to recertify. This course is geared towards brushing off the cobwebs and refining skills.
Online coursework will be made available on February 8th.
Enrollment Deadline = March 30, 2026
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-16 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The Wilderness First Responder course is a comprehensive 70+ hour course that provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments. It is also an ideal course for people who live in rural areas and those that like to adventure far.
Online coursework will be made available on February 12, 2026.
Enrollment Deadline = March 28, 2026
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-26 | Above and Beyond Alaska, 2767 Sherwood Ln, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
The Wilderness First Responder course is a comprehensive 70+ hour course that provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments. It is also an ideal course for people who live in rural areas and those that like to adventure far.
Online coursework will be made available on February 24, 2026.
Enrollment Deadline = April 8, 2026
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Above and Beyond Alaska, 2767 Sherwood Ln, Juneau, AK, 99801, United States
The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed for those who hold a current WFR certification from a reputable organization. Current certifications must meet the WMEC Standards. Those with a WEMS certification may use this course to recertify. This course is geared towards brushing off the cobwebs and refining skills.
This course is part of a Hybrid WFR course. Recert students attend the last three days of the WFR.
Online coursework will be made available on February 24th.
Enrollment Deadline = April 8, 2026
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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Wilderness First Aid
2026-06-07 - 2026-06-08 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
Take your wilderness skills to the next level in the outdoor mecca of the Eastern Sierra and support the Eastern Sierra Conservation Corps (ESCC). All net proceeds will be donated to the ESCC to help them continue their trail restoration work throughout California.
The Wilderness First Aid course is a 16+ hour introduction to general first aid/CPR concepts and skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys day trips or short adventures that are close to the trailhead.
Enrollment Deadline = June 1, 2026
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder
2026-10-01 - 2026-10-05 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The Wilderness First Responder course is a comprehensive 70+ hour course that provides essential training in wilderness medicine, leadership, and critical thinking for professionals and leaders working in outdoor, low-resource, and remote environments. It is also an ideal course for people who live in rural areas and those that like to adventure far.
Online coursework will be made available on August 6th.
Enrollment Deadline = September 17, 2026
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification
2026-10-11 - 2026-10-12 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification course is designed for those who hold a current WFR certification from a reputable organization. Current certifications must meet the WMEC Standards. Those with a WEMS certification may use this course to recertify. This course is geared towards brushing off the cobwebs and refining skills.
Online coursework will be made available on August 22nd.
Enrollment Deadline = October 3, 2026
Courses tend to fully enroll 8+ weeks before the start date!
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EMT Refresher
2026-10-17 - 2026-10-19 | Crowley Lake Community Center, 482 S Landing Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA, 93546, United States
The EMT Refresher Course meets the 24 hours of coursework required to renew in the State of California, including skill verification. CEUs can be applied toward the National Registry 40-hour requirement. The course includes BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR through the Health & Safety Institute and covers the required State of California training in Naloxone and Epinephrine administration and glucometer use.
Instructions for accessing the online learning management system to complete paperwork and gain access to prep materials will be made available September 6th.
Enrollment Deadline = October 11, 2026
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