Whether you are leading a backpacking trip through the 100-mile wilderness, mountain biking at Sugarloaf, or paddling in a remote area, wilderness medicine courses help prepare outdoor leaders and enthusiasts for emergencies in the outdoors. Katahdin Rescue offers three levels of wilderness medicine courses through Sierra Rescue curricula, which follow the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC) standards.
Course Offerings
Wilderness First Aid
Introduction to wilderness first aid. Perfect for outdoor leaders and enthusiasts who operate close to the front country or on day trips. Through hands-on scenarios and skills practice, participants will be introduced to patient assessment, the treatment and management of injuries in a wilderness environment, and potentially life-saving interventions. CPR certification is included with WFA courses. No experience is required to take this course.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
A 35-40 hour course, Wilderness Advanced First Aid courses satisfy many trip leader requirements. This course dives deeper into core topics and scenarios than a Wilderness First Aid course. CPR certification is included with WAFA courses.
Wilderness First Responder
A 72-80 hour course, Wilderness First Responder courses are perfect for trip leaders, wilderness expedition leaders, and anyone who spends significant time in Maine’s remote wilderness. The Wilderness First Responder certification has become a standard for many aspects of the outdoor industry. Participants will learn more than just fundamentals by combining an understanding of anatomy and physiology with patient assessments, wilderness-based interventions, and treatment and management plans. CPR certification is included with WFR courses.
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