Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Would you know what to do if you, a loved one or someone in your group has a medical emergency? Whether you trail run, climb, hike or camp there are inherent risks that can result in injury or illness and help can be hours to days away. Through one of VAMS Wilderness First-Aid courses provides you the knowledge and skills required to help yourself and others should the need arise during your outdoor adventure. Don’t allow yourself to be a statistic, empower yourself with the basic fundamental education and training required to be self-reliant and confident. The education and skills retained during one of our courses can also be applied to home emergencies, disaster relief, search and rescue, humanitarian work, really anyplace where help is not readily available.
From basic wilderness first-aid to technical rope rescue and extrication, VAMS has you covered.
“Are You Prepared”
Our WFA course will help you prepare for the unexpected with a fun, hands-on introduction to wilderness medical care.
This course provides participants the basic fundamentals in the use of equipment, anchor systems, rappelling, lowering and raising systems, as well as critical thinking skills to make sound judgements necessary to conduct these activities safely and effectively.
Our Wilderness First Responder Course is recommend for back-country guides, canoe trip leaders, private expedition groups, college/university outdoor education programs, hiking club trip leaders, park rangers, wilderness therapeutic programs, EMT’s, and adventure race safety personnel.