Health insurance is required to participate in the program.

This intensive three-day workshop is open to graduates of Wilderness First Responder courses completed within the last 3 years. Successful graduates of this course will receive Wilderness Medical Associates’ Wilderness First Responder, Anaphylaxis, and Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider-level CPR certifications.

Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) has been teaching wilderness medicine courses throughout the country for over a decade and is recognized nationwide as a leader in the field of wilderness first aid. All WMA instructors have substantial experience in emergency medicine, backcountry trekking, and teaching.

An optional Course & Accommodations Package is available for a limited number of participants, which includes lodging for Friday and Saturday nights, and meals starting with dinner Friday evening through lunch on Sunday. Lodging will be in shared rooms, with four beds to a room and shared bathrooms.

Wilderness First Responder Recertification