WildMed
Wilderness medicine is applicable in any extreme environment, including urban areas, natural disasters and severe weather events.
Don’t settle for second (or third, or fourth) best! Take your wilderness medical training with the company that writes the curriculum and whose certifications are recognized worldwide.
We are the Western Canadian provider for Wilderness Medical Associates - an organization devoted to the development of remote medicine across Canada and beyond. Our instructors are medical rescue professionals who actively work in remote or unconventional settings. They’re also experienced educators, researchers and advocates for healthcare in difficult conditions. Plus, they’re personable and inspiring teachers. Wildmed training doesn’t get better than this!
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Not sure which course is right for you?
If you need help selecting the best course for your needs, or you aren’t sure how to re-certify, click here to read our FAQ on Choosing a Wilderness Medicine Course.
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
This 2-day course is an excellent introduction to wilderness first aid for those doing recreational trips off the beaten track.
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Wilderness First Aid For Field Services (WFAFS)
This 3-day course has been specifically designed for field service or industrial workers who operate in remote locations with limited resources.
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Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
This 4-day course is ideally-suited to those to those who work or travel in areas where a hospital is hours away and resources are limited.
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Wilderness First Responder - Bridge Course (WFR-B)
This 4-day course is designed for graduates of our Wilderness Advanced First Aid (40 hour) course who want to continue their training to Wilderness First Responder (80 hour) level.
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Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
The “gold standard” of wilderness medicine, this 8-day (80 hour) course is ideally suited to professionals and individuals who work or play in remote locations for extended periods of time.
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Wilderness First Responder - Re-Certification
There are several 4-day options for re-certifying Wilderness First Responder certifications, including one for those who have taken a similar course with another training provider.
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Custom WildMed Courses
Interested in a specific topic? We can design a course with selected wilderness medical topics to meet your needs.
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Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician Upgrade
The WEMT Upgrade is designed for the EMS professional who wants to extend their training and expertise to meet the special challenges of remote or unconventional settings. It is the next step after our 80-hour “WFR” or Wilderness First Responder and is often required for management positions in the recreation industry. This is an infrequent offering due to limited demand. Contact our office for planned dates.
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Wilderness Medical Instructor
We are currently accepting applications for those interested in becoming a Wilderness Medical Associates Instructor.
