Scope of Education

The Scope of Education (SoE) defines the core, elective, and omitted curriculum and associated learning objectives at each wilderness medicine certification level.  

Our SoE, curriculum, course delivery, and training standards are as evidence-based as possible and align with our company's values and mission to create a safer outdoor community. Read more about our mission and values here. 

In striving to maintain our evidenced-based requirements, the SoE is a dynamic document that may change as we implement the following methods:

• Aggregated Analysis - Various factors are considered in the ongoing development of our Scope of Education and Curriculum, including current research, statistics, industry standards, medical guidelines, expert opinion, education models, latest technology, national scope of practices, and community needs.
• Assessment and Evaluation - Our process of assessment and evaluation includes both internal and external methods of gathering data, including professional curriculum review, instructor feedback, student feedback, student performance, course delivery, surveys, research, and more. 
• Process Improvement - During Process Improvement, our Scope of Education and Curriculum are improved based on the results provided from the aggregated analysis, assessment, and evaluation processes. Our Chief Medical Director, Dr. Tim Durkin, approves all improvements made to the SoE and Curriculum before publication in our courses. ​

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​WFA Scope of Education

Core Curriculum

Elective Curriculum

WEMT Scope of Education

​WFR Scope of Education

Core Curriculum

Elective Curriculum

Core Curriculum

Elective Curriculum

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Curriculum and Program Standards

​Our systematic approach to achieving an evidence-based curriculum and our training standards are the highest in the nation. All Base Medical courses are delivered online or in a hybrid format, incorporating the capabilities of online learning with professionally guided practical training. 

Curriculum Authors

​Leading industry experts in the fields of wilderness medicine, mountain rescue, and other outdoor safety specialty areas author our curriculum. Curricula are written to the Scope of Education and approved by our Chief Medical Director. Learn more about our curriculum authors here. 

​Online Didactics

​Our online curriculum consists of video-based lectures, quizzes, and exams. Interactive scenarios, critical thinking exercises, and other learning methods further assist each student in achieving our curriculum objectives and will be incorporated into our online courses.

Base Medical Certified Instructors

​Base Medical Certified Instructors provide the practical training of our hybrid courses. Instructors guide students, teach to the SoE, and ensure adherence to our training standards. Base Medical Certified Instructors are a prestigious selection of individuals who have completed our intensive instructor training program.