Upcoming Workshops
June 10-12 : Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course
* This course is open to graduates of any wilderness-based first aid training course that was at least 64 hours long and completed within 3 years of the proposed recertification option.
* Students with expired certifications are not able to register. Proof of current certification must be presented at the start of the course. Please include both date and issuer of your current certification on the registration form.
* Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’ Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and BLS/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certifications.
June 5 – June 6: Wilderness First Aid Course
Wilderness First Aid is the ideal course for outdoor enthusiasts on overnight or short term wilderness adventures. Students will be able to recognize medical emergencies, and will become familiar with basic life saving skills, patient assessment, and basic field care for common injuries.
June 8 – June 12: Wilderness First Responder Certification Course
The Wilderness First Responder Certification course run by Wilderness Medical Associates. This course is designed for students and professionals who have tight schedules and the self-discipline to complete ~25 hours of pre-course preparation. Space is limited!
About Wilderness Medical Associates
Wilderness medicine courses are offered each year on the Chewonki campus in Wiscasset. Trip leaders, outdoor professionals and outdoor enthusiasts who want sound strategies for dealing with emergency medical situations in wilderness settings benefit from these thorough programs. The internationally renowned staff of Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) teaches these intensive courses. Instructors combine morning lectures with realistic simulations that are videotaped and critiqued. WMA courses are widely considered the most complete medical training for outdoor professionals. Please note: Courses fill quickly.
