Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two or two and a half days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you.

This course is great for people of all experience levels and is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than eight hours). You’ll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions.

You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments.

General Information

Please see the NOLS WFA Course Overview for further details.

Course Location

This course will be held at the New England Outdoor Center, just outside of Millinocket ME.

Food & Lodging

Meals and lodging are not provided for this course. We are happy to recommend several local options.

Course Tuition

$325 - Register and pay securely online.

The Outdoor Sport Institute & Our Community

Our mission is to empower resilient, active outdoor communities. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. Through OSI you can access resources, support, and a network of peers to connect with and share ideas.

Questions?

Don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@outdoorsi.org.