Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals (WUMP)
Learn to improvise equipment, deal with challenging environments, and make difficult decisions with confidence on your Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals course.
You’ll learn to apply your urban emergency care knowledge to the wilderness through case studies and practical scenarios with mock patients. Our seasoned instructors will guide you through five days of intense, hands-on learning to make sure you are prepared in the wilderness.
You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!
Prerequisites
This course is for EMTs, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, PAs, or other medical professionals.
Course Policies
Please review our policies including cancellation policies, attendance requirements, minimum age requirements, and more.
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Continuing Education (Learn More)
This course is pre-approved for 48 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 44 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and National Outdoor Leadership School.The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This course has been approved for Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.
All education content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.
Academic Credit (Learn more)
This course is approved for 4 college credits through the University of Utah and 1 college credit through Western Colorado University.
Duration
48 hours
Age
18+ yrs
Tuition
$880 to $5,150
4 College Credits
- 4 Credits
Certifications
- Wilderness First Responder
- Epinephrine Auto-injector
- Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
- This Course Will Upgrade an EMT to a WEMT
Start/End
Varies
Fly In/Out
Varies
Course Session Dates
Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Cullowhee, NC
$915 - $1,040 View Session
Nov 9, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
Hailey, ID
$880 View Session
Nov 9, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
Bend, OR
$985 View Session
Nov 17, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025
Sausalito, CA
$1,200 View Session
Dec 4, 2025 - Dec 8, 2025
Anchorage, AK
$1,100 View Session
Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 21, 2026
Joshua Tree National Park, CA
$1,005 View Session
Jan 28, 2026 - Feb 1, 2026
Tucson, AZ
$975 View Session
Feb 2, 2026 - Feb 6, 2026
Cullowhee, NC
$930 - $1,055 View Session
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026
Bend, OR
$985 View Session
Feb 23, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026
Denver, CO
$1,005 View Session
Mar 10, 2026 - Mar 14, 2026
Flagstaff, AZ
$975 View Session
Apr 9, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
, NEPAL
$5,150 View Session
Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
Leavenworth, WA
TBA View Session
Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026
Sausalito, CA
$1,200 View Session
Apr 29, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Lake Delton, WI
$895 View Session
May 17, 2026 - May 21, 2026
Bend, OR
$925 View Session
May 27, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Estes Park, CO
$1,055 View Session
Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 26, 2026
Cullowhee, NC
$930 - $1,055 View Session
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 2, 2026
Bend, OR
$925 View Session
Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (only for courses fully in the state of Wyoming)