Guides: Professional Certification & Licensing Courses

These courses are based in downtown Moab, Utah. Enrollment is limited and these programs fill quickly. Lodging and meals are on your own. Two year certification including CPR. Contact Wilderness Medicine Institute directly for information about schedule and location for full WFR and EMT classes and about recerting from another provider. See links below for course details and how to register for CFI's courses. Deposits are non-refundable unless we cancel the course; final payment due 30 days prior and not refundable after the 30 day deadline.

Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) Full course 5 days (includes CPR)

March 6-10, 2009

FEE TBA

Registration through CFI. Class sessions in Moab. Meets Utah River Guide license requirements.

Wilderness First Responder & WAFA RECERT course 3 days (includes CPR)

March 2-4, 2009

FEE TBA

Can recert both WAFA & WFR
Registration through CFI. Class sessions in Moab. Meets and exceeds Utah River Guide license requirements.

For full Wilderness First Responder (10 day) courses, contact Wilderness Medicine Institute directly. Class sessions in Moab and around the country.

Westwater Whitewater River Rescue - Active hands-on training in risk management
COURSE OPEN for 2008

April 3-5, 2009
Fee: $380, Deposit: $125, balance due 30 days prior; fees include boats, shuttles, meals, support, river use fees. Deposit non-refundable unless you fill your spot. Class session in Moab followed by overnight Westwater Canyon river trip.

For commercial guide, private boater, field biologist, emergency & ranger personnel. Previous river running experience required.

Leave No Trace Trainer Course - Professor Valley Field Camp near Moab
TBA for 2009

Overnight camp stay in secluded and beautiful Professor Valley, tipi/yurt facilities, meals.