Wilderness Basic Life Support

Our Wilderness Basic Life Support course focuses on basic life support — the assessment and treatment skills necessary to address a life-threatening injury or illness until more advanced help arrives. It is designed for people traveling with reliable cell phone coverage where outside assistance is typically available within an hour.

Our Wilderness Basic Life Support goes several steps further than 4- and 8-hour urban CPR and First Aid courses. It helps students understand when an urgent evacuation is needed, how to assess and splint common extremity injuries for safe transport, and how to safely assist ambulatory patients during evacuation.

Includes CPR training
CPR and AED certification may be available depending on the course. See the course details page for more info.

Fully in-person
No online work required.

Meets Occupational and Safety Health Association (OSHA) standards

Some courses meet National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) standards
Check the details of the course to verify.

Check with your state or organization to see if this course meets their minimum CPR and First Aid requirements for coaches, camp staff, or guides.

Certifications Included in WBLS courses

Wilderness Basic Life Support
± Adult and Child WCPR & AED

WMTC's WBLS certification is valid for a maximum of two (2) years. There is no grace period.

To recertify, you must complete another WBLS course.

Standard (in-person) course only

Standard WBLS Courses

👥 In-person Session

1 day (8+ hours)

(Additional course time depends on if CPR/AED certification is included)

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Why choose WMTC?

See what our graduates say about us

"I learned so much about basic life support and how to assess a situation and prioritize treatment. I feel much more confident assessing my own injuries for severity and determining if I need to seek further treatment now that I have the skills to manage minor injuries on my own. I also feel much more confident that I could provide aid and comfort to a stranger or friend."

"I feel so much more secure going outside with my friends now that I understand the major mechanisms of injury and how to treat them. Knowledge is power."

"Even if you aren’t interested in outdoors, everyone should have training of what to do in a real life emergency"

"Its a good primer on what can happen with the human body and what can be done immediately after/during a health event."

"Very applicable for NICA and for anyone that participates in regular outdoor activities."

"For peace of mind when you venture outdoors. I’m also a NICA coach and feel this is important to help keep the kids safe."

"Everyone should know BLS at least; I am appalled at the lack of education for so many people, including those who do have the privilege of accessing 'higher' education. I think the course is an engaging way of teaching practical community care, including preventative care. And the emphasis on reducing patient and responder stress was really, really helpful — a powerful reminder of simple ways we can decrease harm and distress."