Be Prepared. Feel Confident.

Learn to Provide First Aid with Skill & Compassion

OUR COURSES

Wild Med is an award-winning leader in CPR, First Aid, and Wilderness First Aid Education

For over 20 years, we've been training people to skillfully and lovingly care for their fellow humans when unexpected emergencies occur. We train thousands of students each year in over 30 countries. Get the skills and hands-on training you need to be more self-reliant and enjoy peace of mind on this amazing, unpredictable adventure called life.

Giving back is a big part of our mission. 

We donate 15% of our revenue to mission-driven organizations.

We are honored to work with these highly-regarded organizations.

Professional Training with a Personal Approach

  • Dynamic and engaging courses in-person and online
  • Learn the knowledge and skills to keep your family, staff, and students safe
  • Develop the skills needed to prevent emergencies and effectively respond to those that cannot be prevented
  • Build resilience and confidence to face the unknown
  • Train with passionate and highly-skilled instructors who bring years of experience and expertise to their work

Who Takes Our Courses?

We work with individuals and organizations from all walks of life, incuding:

  • Nature-based educators
  • Forest therapy guides
  • Camp counselors
  • Field biologists
  • Ski patrollers
  • Utility workers
  • Teachers
  • Doctors
  • Parents
  • College outing clubs
  • And many more

Check Out Our Featured Courses

CPR

Learn skills to resuscitate Adults, Children, and Infants in the event of life-threatening situations such as Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Drowning, Electrocution, Trauma, and more.

CPR, Choking Relief, as well as Narcan and AED are all covered in this highly-experiential course so you can skillfully respond to the most acute situations.

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First Aid

Learn skills to prevent and treat the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in everyday life.

Topics include Bleeding, Fractures, Head Trauma, Shock, Hypothermia, Frostbite, Heat Exhaustion, Dehydration, Burns, Allergies, and more so you can feel peace of mind in your daily life and on big adventures alike.

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Wilderness First Aid

Learn skills to prevent and respond like a boss to both the most common and the most serious issues encountered in nature in this highly-immersive and experiential course.

Includes a deeper dive into all skills from First Aid plus Splinting, Spinal Management, Vital Signs, Extended Patient Care, and more.

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"Best course ever taken!

And that is a lot of courses being an OT for over 25 years. Fun, informative, and easily digestible. Good balance between coursework and interactive learning."

— Sherry Kenin, Nature-based OT, Timbernook Provider

Flexible Training

Most Courses are available both Online and In-Person

Online

Here’s how it works.

Online coursework


After registering, you will have immediate access to your on-demand, online coursework. Look forward to engaging, dynamic videos, actions, and quizzes.

You will have access to the course content for 1 year.

Live Online Skills Lab


Once online coursework is complete, join us for a Live Online Skills Lab to crystallize your learning and get your questions answered.

Get Certified


After completing your coursework and Skills Lab, you will receive your nationally recognized certification.

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In-Person/Hybrid

We offer in-person trainings nationally and internationally throughout the year. We also offer hybrid options that combine dynamic online coursework with in-person Skills Labs. All courses are highly experiential and are taught by Wild Med instructors. 

Schedule


Check our SCHEDULE for upcoming course dates and locations.

Certification


After the course is completed, you will receive your nationally recognized certification.

Hosting


You can host a Wild Med course at your organization, group, or school. LEARN MORE

 

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Meet your Instructors

My name is Nicole. I am the CEO and Director of Education at the Institute for Wild Med. I am a Wilderness EMT and have degrees in Recreation Therapy and Psychology.

Our instructors are not only experts in their field but also compassionate and fun-loving educators committed to helping you get the training you need to care for your fellow humans with skill and love. They've got your back!

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Host Wild Med at Your Location

Do you need a training at your organization or school? Hosting is convenient, fun, and highly engaging for your team, students, or staff. We offer in-person, online, and hybrid options.  

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(4 ounces of supplies that First Aid Teachers carry everyday/everywhere!)

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