Wilderness EMT (Hybrid EMT plus WUMP format)
The Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (Hybrid EMT plus WUMP format) is a combination of a multi-week urban EMT intensive program, combining online self-study and instructor-led forums with in-person skills training and field experiences, followed by a five-day Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals (WUMP) course. You may participate in one or both sections of the program. Learn from the best instructors, with the EMT intensive taught by instructors from Landmark Learning and North Carolina EMS, and the Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine.
Prerequisites
Prior to enrolling on the course, please check the prerequisites.
Course Policies
Please review our policies including cancellation policies, attendance requirements, minimum age requirements, and more.
Also see dates for our Wilderness EMT courses.
Resources & Downloads
Additional Details
Continuing Education (Learn More)
If you’re an active member of the Wilderness Medical Society, you may earn up to 35.75 hours of credit towards a Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) with this course. Check with the Wilderness Medical Society for your personal credit details.
Academic Credit (Learn more)
This Landmark Learning course is approved for 5 college credits through Western Colorado University and 4 college credits through Western Carolina University. Learn more.
9 semester credits are available for a fee of $495. For questions regarding the credits, please contact Western Colorado University at 970-943-2885.
Duration
37 days
Age
18+ yrs
Tuition
TBA
4 College Credits
- 4 Credits
Certifications
- Epinephrine Auto-injector
- Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
Start/End
Various
Fly In/Out
Various
Course Session Dates
No Course Sessions enrolling.
Topics Covered
Introduction to Emergency Care & Training
Medical Legal Issues
Patient Assessment System
Documentation
Airway Obstruction & Respiratory Arrest
O2 Therapy
Bleeding & Shock
CPR
CPR Considerations for the Remote Environment
Chest Trauma
Common Wilderness Medical Problems
Central Nervous System
Lifting and Moving
C-Collars
Back Board and KED Board
Litter Packaging
Backcountry Spinal Assessment
Head Injuries
Soft Tissue Injuries
Wilderness Wound Management
Athletic Injuries
Fracture Management
Traction Splints
Dislocations
Cold Injuries
Heat & Hydration Illnesses
Cardiac, Respiratory and Neurological Emergencies
Diabetes
Abdominal Emergencies
Poisoning
Triage
Multiple Casualty Incidents
Incident Command System
Leadership, Teamwork & Communication
Medical Decision-making
Disturbances of Behavior
Alcohol & Drug Emergencies
Communicable Disease
Lightning
North American Bites & Stings
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Altitude Illness
Submersion
Cold Water Immersion
SCUBA Diving Injuries
Geriatrics
Emergency Childbirth
Infants and Children
Urinary and Reproductive System Issues
Search and Rescue
Emergency Contingency Plans & Team Preparedness
Litter Improvisation
Long Term Patient Care
Ambulance Operations
Radio Communication Skills
Critical Incident Stress
Hazardous Materials
Wilderness Drug and First Aid Kits
Practical Skills Exam
NREMT Written Testing
Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (In Wyoming only)
If you are fluent in American Sign Language or Signed Exact English, you may be eligible to receive a full scholarship to your wilderness medicine course.
