Wilderness Medicine Training For Your Organization
How would you like training to be delivered?
We Deliver Your Training
Best For: 1-2 trainings per year, groups spread over different locations, and quick to set-up. In-person and virtual training available
You Deliver Your Training
Best For: reoccurring annual trainings, predictable and affordable costs starting at $65 per student, and full control of scheduling.
Courses and Pricing
Wilderness First Aid
$85
per student
Students will complete 8 hours of online lessons before attending 1 day (8-hours) of in-person training. In-person training can be extended to 1.5 -2 days if desired (recommended if adding on CPR).
Wilderness First Responder
$145
per student
Students will complete 30 hours of online lessons before attending 5 days of in-person training. Remote virtual training for initial WFR is not possible.
WFR Recert
$105
per student
Students will complete 30 hours of online lessons before attending 2 days of in-person training.
Wilderness CPR
$45
per student
Base Medical offers standard urban CPR through partnership with the American Red Cross along side wilderness CPR.
CPR can be added on to any course or stand alone.
Clients are invoiced $300 per day per instructor, plus instructor travel, lodging, and meal expenses if applicable. Base Medical maintains a 10:1 student-to-instructor ratio; courses with more than 10 students require two instructors.
Remote
WFA and WFR Recert
$75
wfa per student
$95
wfr recert per student
Best For: small groups, groups spread over various locations, or cost conscious
Students complete online lessons prior to a live Zoom session, where they practice hands-on skills and work through scenarios. WFA students attend 1 day, WFR recert attend two days. A second student or volunteer must be available to act as a patient during portions of the session. Instructor services are billed at $300 per day per instructor. Minimum of 4 students.
All course options can be delivered concurrently. For example, WFA students may attend a single day, WFR Recert students attend the first two days, and WFR students complete the full course.
Book a Training
Fill out the form below to request a course. We'll reach out in 3-5 business days to follow up and confirm instructors.What to Expect
Base Medical's courses are all delivered following a hybrid model. Here's what you can expect for each course type.
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This course covers the foundational concepts of wilderness medicine. A Base Medical Wilderness First Aid course is primarily designed for non-medical recreational users and outdoor professionals who will most likely be the initial first aid provider in outdoor areas where advanced help, evacuation, and access to definitive care may be delayed.
WFA is the assessment of and basic treatment given to an ill or injured person in an area where advanced help and access to definitive care is not easily accessible.
This course includes 8 hours of self-paced online coursework, followed by an 8 hour day of in-person practical training with a Base Medical instructor. Custom courses also have the option of adding a second day for additional
Whether for an organization or an independent, public course, your instructor will coordinate with you on the time, location, and details of your in-person training day.
And yes, we have partnered with CorpsTHAT, and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps to spearhead the first wilderness first aid course for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing! See our “WFA in ASL” Link in the top right corner of our webpages.
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Similar to the in-person course, our hybrid remote WFA covers the foundational concepts of wilderness medicine. We’ve designed this course to break down the barriers to accessing in-person training by bringing the practical training to you!
This course includes 8 hours of self-paced online coursework, followed by an 8 hour day of remote practical training via Zoom with a Base Medical instructor. A volunteer or student peer will be needed to act as a patient for 2 hour time windows throughout the day. Students who live in close geographical proximity may also opt to work together in the same place during the practical and use one another as patients. Students are required to have a laptop and basic first aid supplies.
Your instructor will provide more details regarding your remote practical training after enrollment
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A Base Medical Wilderness First Responder course is primarily designed for outdoor professionals who will most likely be the initial patient care provider in outdoor areas where advanced help, evacuation, and access to definitive care may be delayed
A Wilderness First Responder certification requires a greater time commitment than the WFA certification. It includes 24 hours of online coursework followed by a minimum of 40 hours (4-7 days) of in-person practical training. The WFR certification classes also include an extended night-time class session on the third or fourth day of class. This session includes a realistic scenario in which students get hands-on practice in extended patient assessment, care, and evacuation planning and execution. If you have questions about this aspect of the course, please contact your instructor or the training director at trainingdirector@base-medical.com
Base Medical WFR certifications last two years with a third year grace period. CPR/AED training can be included in your course registration for an additional fee.
Whether for an organization or an independent, public course, your instructor will coordinate with you on the time, location, and details of your in-person training days. Students are required to complete the online coursework before attending the in-person practical training.
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The Base Medical in-person recertification course is a great option to keep you and your team or organization’s skills up to date. It includes 24 hours of online coursework followed by 16 hours (2 days) of in-person practical training. Students are required to complete the online coursework before attending the in-person practical training.
Base Medical WFR certifications last two years with a third year grace period. CPR/AED training can be included in your course registration for an additional fee.
Whether for an organization or an independent, public course, your instructor will coordinate with you on the time, location, and details of your in-person training days.
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Similar to the in-person course, our hybrid remote WFR recertification is designed for outdoor professionals who will most likely be the initial patient care provider in outdoor areas where advanced help, evacuation, and access to definitive care may be delayed. We’ve designed this course to break down the barriers to accessing in-person training by bringing the practical training to you!
This course includes 24 hours of self-paced online coursework, followed by 16 hours of remote practical training over two days via Zoom with a Base Medical instructor. A volunteer or student peer will be needed to act as a patient for 2 hour time windows throughout the days. Students are required to have a laptop and basic first aid supplies.
Base Medical WFR certifications last two years with a third year grace period.
Your instructor will provide more details regarding your remote practical training after enrollment.
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Base Medical offers over 25+ online SAR courses (and growing!). Our team is also available to develop custom courses for your team.
Once you’ve enrolled as an affiliated team, you’ll receive a link to share with your members. Once set up, they can access our library of courses. A team administrator can track progress, customize modules, and add content as needed.