Wilderness EMT

This isn't your average EMT program. It's an intensive, 3-week training designed to bridge the gap between urban emergency medicine and the rugged backcountry. Our Wilderness EMT Course is an unparalleled training experience that prepares you to confidently treat a patient no matter where the emergency occurs.

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A Solid WFR Foundation:

Unlike other EMT courses, we start with the gold standard in wilderness medical training, giving you your Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification in the first week.

1. Intensive 3-Week Session: Get certified faster and more effectively. Our focused January program means less time commuting and more time mastering critical skills.

2. Expert Instruction: Sam Smolnisky is a paramedic and search and rescue director with extensive experience. He combines deep medical expertise with proven teaching skills, ensuring you learn from a professional who knows how to make complex topics clear.

3. Dual Certification: Earn two certifications in one streamlined program: WFR and NREMT EMT-B.

About this Course:

• Duration and Hours: Intensive 3-Week Session. 170 Total Hours (30 self-paced online, 50 WFR, 80 urban, 10 clinicals).

• Certifications Received: NREMT EMT-B (upon passing exam), Wilderness First Responder (3 yr), CPR/AED (2 yr).

• Prerequisites: Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 free online courses prior to class.

• Location: Held in and around Custer, South Dakota in the beautiful Black Hills.

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