Frequently Asked Questions

  • Visit our upcoming courses page and find the course that suits your needs. Complete the registration form and submit your payment. You’ll receive an email with additional details and information within a few days of your registration.

  • Yes! Our courses are designed to accommodate students with no previous medical knowledge

  • No, if your certification has expired, you will not be able to recert and will have take the full WFR course again. If you have questions, please contact us.

  • You can start with a 4-day WAFA course and later complete a 4-day Bridge course (WAFA to WFR) to upgrade to your WFR certification or you can take a 5-day hybrid WFR

  • Our courses offer a mix of in-class lecture type of learning along with hands-on practical skills work. Be prepared to be up and moving and we’ll often be outside.

  • Course costs are listed on the upcoming course page. This is just the tuition fee and does not include meals, travels or accommodations unless otherwise noted.

  • Age requirements vary from course to course. See the minimum requirements for each program on the individual course page.

  • For over 40 years, Wilderness Medical Associates International (WMA) has been teaching practical medicine to people who work in remote and difficult environments. The core curriculum is designed to provide the skills and insight needed to improvise, adapt, and exercise reasonable judgment at any level of medical training, WMA curriculum is constantly evolving based on careful analysis of the available science and considerable clinical experience measured against the reality of providing medical care in difficult and dangerous places.

  • We offer a comprehensive training program for guiding companies. Our expert instructors provide hands-on wilderness first aid, risk management, and client care training in the field. Enhance your teams skills and knowledge, and improve your company's reputation and client satisfaction. Contact us to learn more.