Wilderness First Responder Courses

"I loved the WFR course I took with Remote Medical. The class was incredibly informative and really fun. The instructors were both experienced in wilderness/remote medicine and were able to use their experience to give advice that can only come from people who have seen it and done it (one had experience with both ski patrol rescue and downhill mountain bike patrol, one was a former army paramedic). The class has a good mix of lectures with hands-on practice (everything from taping ankles to diagnosing patients and giving intramuscular injections). If you're going to take a WFR class, definitely take it with Remote Medical!"

"Very professional and well organized. The instructors are rock solid and really know how to communicate the information. Best deal in the country."

"This was one of the best investments I've ever made in furthering my outdoor skills and knowledge! I had a great time throughout the course and was able to meet some really terrific people. The instructors were fantastic and had really great teaching techniques. All in all I would highly recommend this course to anybody who spends anytime in the backcountry. The skills they teach go beyond just the backcountry though. This is knowledge that will help you help those who need it no matter where you are. Thanks RMI."

"As a climber, there are times when you are completely responsible for your partner. This goes beyond simple tasks such as belaying and includes insuring that your partner is safe and cared for. As an alpine climber, I have had too many close calls in which my partners could have been seriously injured, and thinking back - I would have been completely lost in trying to help them.

After taking this course, I feel beyond prepared for a multitude of situations that may arise while climbing. I feel like I am so much more of a responsible and ethical climber, and a better partner, as these classes and the scenarios within them really prepared me for real life settings.

If you climb anywhere other than a climbing gym, I feel like taking the WFR course is the smartest thing you can do for your partner. Remote Medical is a leader in this course, and you would be crazy not to consider them as instructors for your WFR course."

Pros: instructors, professionalism

"even though i feel prepared to help people in need of immediate medical attention, this class has shown me how much more there is to learn about stabilizing patients in remote settings. wow! this course was intense and insightful. i would recommend it to ANYONE, adventurer or not."

Pros: teamwork, hands-on, energetic participants and instructors, awesome :)

"WFR was 10 days well-spent. I feel much more confident to tackle difficult situations that may arise while in remote settings and found the life-like scenarios extremely helpful throughout our training. I've also made friendships here that are sure to continue far beyond Bellingham and am pumped to get out into the backcountry again. Thanks guys!"

"This class was great. I had been wanting to take a WFR class for several years and I finally got the chance. The instructors were really knowledgeable and taught a structured well thought out class. I already had basic first aid skills, but not much experience practicing skills in scenarios. The scenarios made all the difference in this class. That is where I feel like I learned the most. I am getting involved in volunteer search and rescue and the WFR was a requirement. But I would have taken the class anyway to be more repaired for outdoor activities. Less than one month after I finished my WFR class I assisted in loading a litter onto a National Guard helicopter on Mt. Hood."

"Excellent course!
- instructors were experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic
- instructors came from diverse background and encouraged class participation and contribution of expertise...
- dialogue was encouraged
- simulations were excellent

CON:
- this website was really hard to give feedback for"

Pros: great/ very knowledgeable instructors, lots of fun and very interactive
Cons: a ton of information in a very short period

"This was an amazing experience and worth every cent and time invested! instructors were very knowledgeable and from many different backgrounds adding great depth by experience to every aspect of the class. I wish all calls were/are as much fun as playing with the fake blood and makeup we got to use for the class; but since there not....you need to take at least this class!!! Would recommend to anybody interested in the outdoors especially rec activities like fishing and hunting!"