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Course TypeCourse LengthRecertification NeededCost (if available)Summary
Heartsaver CPR4 hoursEvery 2 years; as needed. Required with WFR-Refresher$65Gives students the skills they need to help save a life, through combined lecture time with a lot of hands-on practice. Working closely with the International Heart Institute, we ensure our students get the most up-to-date and dynamic training available.
BLS-CPR4 hoursEvery 2 years; as needed$75Trains the professional rescuer to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Students participate in hands-on scenarios, learning stations, and will complete a written exam. Instructors will emphasize high-quality CPR and a team dynamics approach to emergency situations.
WFA16 hoursEvery 2 years; retake full 16 hour course$300Introduction to wilderness medicine for those with little or no first aid or wilderness medicine experience. Covers basic emergency and trauma topics, including airway management, splinting, bleeding control, and wound management. Designed with hands-on scenario-based learning.
WFR-R16 hoursEvery 2 years; 16 hour WFR-Refresher course$300Provides review and continuation of WFR skills and certification in addition to a current Adult CPR/AED certification. The course focuses on injury and illness prevention, patient assessment, long-term injury management, improvised splint and litter construction and environmental emergencies. Anticipate a written exam; approximately half of the course is classroom lecture and half practical scenarios.
WFR72 hoursEvery 2 years; 16 hour WFR-Refresher course$845Designed for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts, covering injury and illness prevention, patient assessment, long-term management, and environmental emergencies in remote settings. Includes CPR certification and offers University of Montana credits.
EMT-Hybrid120 hoursEvery 2 years; up to 40 hours of professional continuing education are needed.$1,050Focuses on providing comprehensive emergency medical technician training, including intense scenario-based learning, anatomy and physiology, and hospital clinical experience. Prepares students for the NREMT exam and offers optional University of Montana credits.
WEMT200 hoursEvery 2 years; up to 40 hours of professional continuing education are needed.$3,000Combines standard EMT curriculum with wilderness medicine, offering detailed care strategies for remote settings. Includes urban and wilderness rescue scenarios, anatomy studies in a cadaver lab, and clinical experience. Prepares for NREMT exam and offers University of Montana credits.
SWM500+ hours; Varies by session; includes intensive periods in both the U.S. (Montana) and international locations (e.g., Costa Rica and India for specific sessions).Every 2 years; up to 40 hours of professional continuing education are needed. Additional recert will be needed for any professional-level certifications.$15,000+The SWM program is designed for those seeking comprehensive training and experience in wilderness medicine and rescue operations, offering a blend of academic and practical skills necessary for medical and rescue fields. The semester includes earning EMT, Wilderness EMT, Wildland Firefighting Red Card, and other certifications, alongside clinical experiences in professional settings. The course is physically demanding and includes extensive outdoor, scenario-based training, fostering skills in patient assessment and care in austere environments. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world application, and is ideal for those aiming for a career in wilderness medicine, emergency medical services, or related fields.

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