Wilderness Medical Training

Safety and Medical Services for Film, TV, and Industry

Students in Wyoming WFR course with Wounded Bear Medicine treat a mock patient. Students wearing red coats and patient is on a inflatable sleeping pad with blue tarp protection from the rain and cold.

Wilderness Medicine Education

We offer WALS, WFR, WFA, & CPR courses tailored to match your recreational, work, and industry needs. In addition we provide education in the following:

  • Wilderness Medical Training

  • Outdoor Skills

  • Technical Rescue

  • Tactical and Austere Medicine

  • Company Culture

  • Leadership

Courses are certified through Wilderness Medical Associates International, American Red Cross and American Heart Association.

Wounded Bear safety team provide medical and water standby services for unscripted tv production in remote mountains.

Film and TV Safety and Standby

Wounded Bear Medicine provides real-time, safety and emergency medical care in a variety of difficult and hard to reach locations. Our services include:

  • Pre-production risk assessment and planning

  • Production risk management and safety

  • Production medical response

  • Evacuation

Our team specializes in embedded emergency medics who travel with crews, to respond immediately. We work with Film Productions, Scripted | Unscripted Television, Reality TV, DICE Producers, Entertainers, Web production, Adventure Races, and other Event Organizers.

Wounded Bear Safety Team provide safety briefing to Cast before they paddle colorful kayaks in blue ocean waters

Risk Management Consulting

With extensive outdoor, rescue and guiding experience, Wounded Bear Medicine offers outdoor, industry and expedition risk consulting. We provide this for:

  • Private individuals

  • Guides and Outfitters

  • TV and Film Cast and Crew

  • Industry working in remote areas

Our team can help you assess and manage the risks you may encounter. We can provide emergency action plans, risk assessment, training and equipment recommendations, safety standby, 24/7 connection to medical advisors and much, much more.

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Wilderness Medicine FAQ’s

    • Wilderness medicine is a specialized field focused on providing emergency care in remote and outdoor environments. At Wounded Bear Med, our courses are designed to equip you with the skills necessary to manage trauma, environmental emergencies, and medical situations where conventional healthcare facilities are unavailable. This training is crucial for adventurers, outdoor professionals, and anyone who ventures into the wilderness.

    • We offer a comprehensive range of wilderness medicine courses, including the introductory wilderness first aid, more advanced wilderness first responder, and specialized remote emergency care training with our wilderness advanced life support course. Whether you’re new to the outdoors or a seasoned professional, our curriculum is tailored to enhance your field medicine skills and prepare you for real-life wilderness emergencies.

    • At Wounded Bear Med, we pride ourselves on a hands-on, scenario-based approach that emphasizes real-life applications. Our small class sizes, experienced instructors, and personalized feedback set our wilderness medicine and outdoor emergency care courses apart from other providers. We focus on practical skills that empower you to confidently handle emergencies in remote locations.

    • Upon completing our courses, you will receive industry-recognized certifications in wilderness medicine and remote emergency care from Wilderness Medical Associates. These certifications are designed to meet both recreational and professional standards, making them an excellent addition to your resume if you work or volunteer in outdoor or adventure settings.

    • Our courses are designed for a wide range of participants. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have previous outdoor or medical experience, our programs are structured to build your skills gradually. While some advanced courses (WEMS and WALS) may require higher medical knowledge, we offer introductory sessions that require no prior experience in wilderness medicine.

    • Our comprehensive training covers essential topics such as trauma management, environmental emergencies, patient evacuation techniques, wilderness pharmacology, and risk assessment. Through both classroom instruction and practical field exercises, you will learn how to diagnose, treat, and manage emergencies in remote outdoor settings.

    • Our instructors are seasoned professionals with extensive field experience in wilderness medicine and outdoor emergency care. They bring years of practical knowledge, certifications, and real-life insights to every class, ensuring that you learn the most current and effective techniques in wilderness medicine. Their expertise guarantees that you’re receiving top-tier training that rivals the best in the industry.

    • We offer multiple types of courses. Hybrid courses incorporate elearning with flexible course schedules to accommodate your busy lifestyle. Our sessions range from one-day intensive workshops to multi-day immersive training programs, ensuring you have enough time to master critical wilderness medicine techniques. Detailed schedules and session durations are provided during the registration process to help you plan accordingly.