Upcoming Wilderness Medicine Courses

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Aug 9, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026 | Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

16 Hours: 8 Online + 8 In-Person

[ LISTING ID: L5019 ]

Overview

Learn how to handle medical emergencies when help is more than a quick call away.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the industry standard 16-hour certification for everyone who plays, works, lives or travels in remote, backcountry or rural settings where 911 or EMS aren't immediately available.

This hybrid course meets the requirements for Philmont and other Scouting America high-adventure bases, NICA, the National Park Service, American Camp Association and many others.

Includes:

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• Two-year WFA certificate` `
• Two years of course access` `
• 8 hours of self-paced online training` `
• 8 hours of in-person scenarios and hands-on skills practice led by a Survival Med-aut`horized instructor.
• Free textbooks
• Free monthly wilderness & austere medicine webinars

This course is offered by Bryan Pennington.

Bryan Pennington is a nationally registered paramedic, firefighter, and emergency response educator with over 25 years of public safety experience. He holds NREMT Paramedic, FP-C certifications, and Advanced Wilderness Life Support certifications. Bryan is also a certified instructor, specializing in CPR, first aid, Wilderness Medicine, Fieldcraft & Wildlife Education, and community preparedness training.