--- title: "Wilderness Module Classes & Certification | National Wilderness Leadership Institute" description: "The SOLO Schools Wilderness Module, hosted by NWLI, is a five-day street-to-backcountry bridge course that equips urban healthcare professionals with the s" lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.nwli.org/#organization", "name": "National Wilderness Leadership Institute", "alternateName": "NWLI", "url": "https://www.nwli.org/", "description": "Wilderness First Aid and CPR training provider in Virginia offering AHA and Red Cross certification courses.", "areaServed": { "@type": "State", "name": "Virginia" } }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://www.nwli.org/#website", "url": "https://www.nwli.org/", "name": "National Wilderness Leadership Institute", "publisher": { "@id": "https://www.nwli.org/#organization" } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "National Wilderness Leadership Institute", "description": "Your premier cpr training and certification provider. 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Designed for licensed EMTs, EMRs, and Paramedics, the course builds on urban clinical foundations and adds wilderness-specific assessment, treatment, and decision-making when standard resources and rapid transport are unavailable.\n\nCourse format and approach\nThis intensive, hands-on program uses scenario-based training, field simulations, and practical improvisation exercises to teach students how to adapt equipment, prioritize care, and manage prolonged patient care in austere settings. Instruction emphasizes teamwork, risk management, patient packaging and evacuation, and the ethical and logistical considerations unique to backcountry incidents.\n\nWho should attend\n• \tLicensed EMTs and Paramedics seeking Wilderness EMT (WEMT) certification upgrade.\n• \tLicensed EMRs seeking Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification upgrade.\n• \tClinicians who regularly operate in or advise teams that travel into remote, time‑delayed environments.\n\nCertification outcomes\n• \tEMTs and Paramedics who successfully complete the course are upgraded to Wilderness EMT (WEMT).\n• \tEMRs who successfully complete the course are upgraded to Wilderness First Responder (WFR).", "provider": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "National Wilderness Leadership Institute", "sameAs": "https://nwli.org" }, "educationalCredentialAwarded": "WEMT or WFR", "hasCourseInstance": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who should take Wilderness Module?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Wilderness Module is designed for students who meet these prerequisites: Participants must be nationally registered EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic " } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long is the Wilderness Module class?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Classes typically run 40 hours. 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Request a private class and we will confirm dates and pricing." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is your cancellation and reschedule policy?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Contact us as early as possible if you need to cancel or move to another date. 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Designed for licensed EMTs, EMRs, and Paramedics, the course builds on urban clinical foundations and adds wilderness-specific assessment, treatment, and decision-making when standard resources and rapid transport are unavailable. Course format and approach This intensive, hands-on program uses scenario-based training, field simulations, and practical improvisation exercises to teach students how to adapt equipment, prioritize care, and manage prolonged patient care in austere settings. Instruction emphasizes teamwork, risk management, patient packaging and evacuation, and the ethical and logistical considerations unique to backcountry incidents. Who should attend • Licensed EMTs and Paramedics seeking Wilderness EMT (WEMT) certification upgrade. • Licensed EMRs seeking Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification upgrade. • Clinicians who regularly operate in or advise teams that travel into remote, time‑delayed environments. Certification outcomes • EMTs and Paramedics who successfully complete the course are upgraded to Wilderness EMT (WEMT). • EMRs who successfully complete the course are upgraded to Wilderness First Responder (WFR). See Upcoming Classes[Request Private Class](/corporate) Starting at $750 per student Duration 40 hours Certification valid 2 years Available sessions 0 upcoming Trusted by students nationwide Schedule ## Upcoming Classes Check back soon or request a private session. [View All Classes](/classes) ### No classes currently scheduled We can run a private Wilderness Module session for your team or location. [Request a Private Class](/corporate) ### Prerequisites Participants must be nationally registered EMR, EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic Questions ## Wilderness Module FAQs ### Who should take Wilderness Module? ### How long is the Wilderness Module class? ### What certification do I receive? ### How much does it cost? ### Can you run this class for my team or at our site? ### What is your cancellation and reschedule policy? Keep exploring ## Related Courses [View All Courses](/courses) [ SOLO ### Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course overview This hands‑on, scenario‑driven Wilderness First Aid course from the National Wilderness Leadership Institute (NWLI) teaches practical, evidence‑based skills for managing medical emergencies in remote and austere environments. The curriculum emphasizes rapid patient assessment, improvised care using limited resources, and safe decision‑making for evacuation or prolonged field care. Learning objectives By the end of the course participants will be able to: • Perform a focused wilderness patient assessment and prioritize life‑threatening problems. • Manage common trauma including wound care, splinting, and basic hemorrhage control. • Recognize and treat environmental emergencies such as hypothermia, heat illness, and altitude‑related problems. • Stabilize medical emergencies (e.g., allergic reactions, diabetic events) until higher care is available. • Plan and execute safe evacuations using improvised litters, patient packaging, and risk assessment. Who should attend • Outdoor leaders, guides, and trip organizers • Backpackers, climbers, paddlers, and recreational outdoor enthusiasts • Scout leaders, camp staff, and anyone responsible for groups in remote settings. Format, prerequisites, and materials • Format: Instructor‑led mix of classroom instruction, hands‑on skills stations, and realistic field scenarios. • Duration: Two full days (16 contact hours). • Prerequisites: Minimum age typically 13; no prior medical training required. • What to bring: Weather‑appropriate outdoor clothing, notebook, water, and basic personal gear; expect outdoor skills practice. Assessment and certification Participants complete practical skills checks and scenario performance evaluations. Successful completion awards the SOLO Wilderness First Aid certificate, recognized globally and valid for two years. From $250 View course ](/courses/wilderness-first-aid-wfa)[ SOLO ### Wilderness First Aid Afloat (WFAA) A field‑focused Wilderness First Aid Afloat course delivered by the National Wilderness Leadership Institute (NWLI) and certified by SOLO that prepares paddling leaders, expedition crews, and afloat program staff to manage medical incidents on or near water where evacuation may be delayed. Instruction emphasizes water‑specific risk assessment, patient packaging and movement on boats and shorelines, and prolonged care techniques adapted to small‑craft environments. The course blends classroom instruction, hands‑on skills stations, and realistic on‑water scenarios to build practical competence and decision‑making under operational constraints. Learning outcomes • Perform water‑adapted primary and secondary assessments — rapidly identify life threats while accounting for wet, cold, and unstable environments. • Stabilize airway, breathing, and circulation afloat — apply BLS, airway adjuncts, and hemorrhage control with limited space and resources. • Manage common aquatic and environmental conditions — treat hypothermia, immersion injuries, near‑drowning, and marine envenomations. • Package and move patients on watercraft and shorelines — construct improvised litters, secure patients in kayaks/canoes, and coordinate team carries. • Make evacuation and transport decisions — weigh on‑scene care versus paddle/row/motor evacuations and coordinate with external rescue assets. • Lead a medical response in small‑boat operations — assign roles, maintain scene safety, and document care for handoff to EMS. Course format: nstruction covers water‑specific and core wilderness medicine topics through short lectures, progressive skills stations, and full‑day on‑water scenarios that simulate delayed evacuation. Key modules include: • Foundations of Afloat Medicine — scene safety on water, legal considerations, and risk management. • Water‑Adapted Primary Care — rapid assessment, airway and breathing strategies in confined craft. • Trauma and Musculoskeletal Care Afloat — splinting, wound care, and spinal considerations for water rescues. • Environmental and Immersion Illnesses — hypothermia, near‑drowning physiology, and heat/altitude considerations for paddling trips. • Patient Packaging and Transport — improvised litters, kayak/canoe stabilization, motorboat transfer techniques, and shore extraction. • Leadership, Communication, and Evacuation Planning — incident command for small teams, radio/phone reporting, and coordination with SAR/EMS. Who should attend Paddlesport guides, expedition leaders, outdoor educators, search and rescue volunteers, and program staff who operate on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters and need practical, water‑specific first‑aid skills. The course is also appropriate for trip participants who want a higher level of preparedness for multi‑day or remote paddling trips. Organizations can request tailored sessions focused on their craft type, typical trip length, or local environmental hazards. From $250 View course ](/courses/wilderness-first-aid-afloat-wfaa)[ SOLO ### Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) trains outdoor leaders to deliver extended, high‑quality patient care and manage evacuations when professional medical help is delayed. The NWLI AWFA emphasizes practical decision‑making, leadership, and prolonged‑care skills for multi‑day trips in remote or semi‑remote environments. Who should attend: • Summer camp instructors, outdoor educators, and trip leaders running multi‑day programs. • Forest and trail guides operating where cell or satellite service exists but external help may be hours away. • Professional guides and staff who require a recognized wilderness medical credential. Key learning outcomes Participants will be able to: • Perform structured patient assessment (primary/secondary surveys; SOAP documentation). • Stabilize and manage traumatic injuries, medical illnesses, and environmental emergencies for extended care. • Lead and coordinate multi‑person rescues and evacuations. • Apply medicolegal best practices and maintain clear patient records. Core topics covered • Foundations: Wilderness vs. standard emergency care; medicolegal considerations. • Assessment & documentation: Primary/secondary surveys; SOAP notes. • Trauma care: Bleeding control; wound care; fractures; splinting; head and chest trauma. • Environmental medicine: Hypothermia; frostbite; heat illness; drowning; lightning; bites and stings. • Medical emergencies: Cardiac events; respiratory distress; seizures; diabetes; poisoning; stroke. • Operational skills: Lifting, moving, and transport techniques; personal preparedness; leadership and team roles. • Practical application: Extended‑care scenarios, multi‑patient management, mock rescues, and final certification testing. Professional relevance Graduates commonly serve as summer camp leaders, college outdoor program trip leaders, residential camp staff, and professional guides. The SOLO AWFA credential signals readiness to manage prolonged medical incidents confidently and competently in wilderness settings. 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