Stay tuned: This course rolls out in 2026
About Wilderness Practitioner
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Our WEMS Practitioner course is designed for practicing physicians, PAs, and nurse practitioners who wish to adapt their skills to a remote care environment as Search & Rescue team members, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members, expedition medics, or trip leaders.
Physicians, physician associates, and nurse practitioners must hold a current state license to receive certification as a WNP, WPA, WDO or WMD. Our WEMS Practitioner course focuses on assessing and treating traumatic, environmental, and medical emergencies in wilderness expedition or remote EMS environment.
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Hybrid Wilderness Practitioner
Online Module:
30+ hours
In-person Session:
4 days (40 hours)
Online Module:
30+ hours
In-person Session:
4 days (40 hours)
Certifications Included in WFR Courses
WMTC WEMS certifications are valid for a maximum of three years and only with current state license; there is no grace period. To recertify, you must complete a WEMS Recertification course before your certification expires.
- Wilderness NP, PA, DO or MD
- Adult and Child Wilderness CPR & AED
- Injectible Epinephrine
WMTC WEMS certifications are valid for a maximum of three years and only with current state license; there is no grace period. To recertify, you must complete a WEMS Recertification course before your certification expires.