Wilderness Medicine & Risk Management Course
Wilderness First Aid
This WFA course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, and environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care, and deliver a cohesive report. The curriculum forces students to think creatively, adapt to ever changing situations, and learn valuable leadership, decision making, and communication skills.
Contacts
- Wed, Jan 1, 2025 - Wed, Dec 31, 2025
- Committee: CMC State
- Members: $250.00 Guests: $300.00
- Availability: 810 (810 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TIME: 8AM - 5PM WITH A ONE-HOUR LUNCH BREAK
Please visit the Wilderness Medicine homepage to learn more about the curriculum and format of the class.
The class schedule is typically 8am - 5pm with a one hour lunch break. Lessons and practice scenarios may take place inside or outside, so be prepared for a variety of weather conditions.
There are no prerequisites. This class is only open to students 18 years and over. This class satisfies the requirements for CMC trip leaders.
Access to all materials is located on the "Course Materials" tab. The email address you use when registering will be the email used for all course-related resources.
The CMC offers Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder classes through Backcountry Pulse. All Backcountry Pulse programs are taught to the current internationally accepted wilderness medicine guidelines and are continually updated to reflect the latest evidence-based practices. All courses are globally recognized.
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness First Aid: Choose your dates & location | |||
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Jan 11–12, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Jan 25–26, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Feb 8– 9, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Feb 22–23, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Mar 8– 9, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Mar 15–16, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Mar 22–23, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Apr 12–13, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Apr 26–27, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sun–Mon, May 11–12, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, May 17–18, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, May 24–25, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Jun 14–15, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Jun 21–22, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Jun 28–29, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Jul 12–13, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Jul 26–27, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Aug 9–10, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Aug 23–24, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Sep 13–14, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Sep 27–28, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Oct 11–12, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Oct 25–26, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Nov 8– 9, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Nov 22–23, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
| Course Venue TBA |
Sat–Sun, Dec 6– 7, 2025
Registration closes Jan 9
|
30
participants
3 instructors
|
|
Packing List:
- Notebook and pen
- Personal hand sanitizer
- Watch (or cell phone with timer)
- Day pack packed with the gear you primarily recreate with (This could be trail running, climbing gear, ski equipment, etc. We want you to practice improvising with the equipment you already own.)
- Closed-toe shoes (i.e. hiking boots or trail runners)
- Clothing that allows you to be comfortable in a variety of weather conditions
- Water, snacks & lunch (or money to buy lunch)
- Camp chair or pad
- Sleeping pad (so you don't have to lay directly on grass for the scenarios)
- Clipboard or hard surface to write on
You must register for this course to see course materials.