TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Please use this page as a resource to find Wilderness Medicine training, learning, and research opportunities within and outside of Canada!
Below, you will find all opportunities listed by province.
Please note that for many organizations, the head office will be located in a particular province, however courses will be offered across the country. Please check the company's website to learn more.
If you know of any opportunity that is missing from this page - please email programdirector@cawm.ca to have it added!
MOUNTAIN MED CONSULTING
Mountain Med Consulting teaches a current and progressive wilderness first aid curriculum. We provide passionate, knowledgeable, well-rounded and relatable instructors to lead courses that are tailored to address student learning outcomes based on the needs of each group and the context in which they play or work. Our courses are custom built to tailor the environment you work and play in. At Mountain Med we provide practical sessions and realistic rescue simulations that prepare students to handle the stress of a medical emergency in the wilderness.
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CANADIAN OUTDOOR MEDICAL CONSULTING
Canadian Outdoor Medical Consulting is a Squamish based provider of Wilderness Medical training, risk management consulting, and event medical coverage. COMC is the authorized provider of Outdoor Emergency Care training for numerous ski patrol agencies, and offers 20, 40 and 80 hour Wilderness First Aid courses customized for industry professionals such as ski and bike guides, SAR members, and ski patrollers . COMC also specializes in risk management and event medical services for backcountry and austere environment events such as mountain bike races, off-road triathlons, and ultramarathons.
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PEAK PARAMEDIC SERVICES & EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
PEAK (1998) is a Western Canadian and US based corporation that provides emergency response and management training predominantly (but not exclusively) to non-urban responders such as professional and volunteer ski patrollers, search & rescue personnel, CAT and heli-ski guides and other non-urban first Responders. In addition, we provide training to a vast array of recreation type industries such as lifeguards, river & mountain guides, mountain bike patrollers, sea kayakers, etc. PEAK provides specialized training programs for non-urban responders who are required to operate at a level of care which exceeds most other urban focused first responder training. Our programs provide the necessary skills and knowledge to efficiently manage incidents in the rugged terrain and vastness of the back-country.
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RAVEN RSM
Raven has been delivering Wilderness and remote medical courses across Canada since 2003. Raven's instructional team consists of a diverse community of practitioners and educators who all share a passion for delivering their evidence based curriculum in a way that is easy to digest and retain. Raven also delivers Rescue and Safety training for high risk environments such as Swiftwater/Whitewater, Surface Ice, Vertical Environments or work at height, and Confined Spaces.
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COAST WILDERNESS MEDICAL TRAINING
Coast Wilderness Medical Training was founded on the idea that anyone venturing into our beautiful wilderness areas should have the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions should unexpected emergencies arise. Since then, we have prided ourselves in providing the absolute finest Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, and Professional Responder courses in BC’s lower mainland, and in communities throughout Western Canada. Our instructing philosophy - based on student feedback and real world experiences - avoids rote ‘see this, do that’ training, focusing instead on why things happen in the sick and injured human body, and allowing our students to figure out what they can do in response through hands-on, student-led activities.
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RESEARCH - ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE AND PHYSIOLOGY AT SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
**This opportunity is lab based and only takes place in Burnaby, BC
The Environmental Medicine and Physiology Unit (EMPU) is the only civilian hyperbaric and hypobaric facility in Canada available to academic, industrial and government researchers. The facility specializes in supporting equipment performance testing, scientific experiments and research at extreme pressures (305m/100,000 feet of altitude and 30,480m/1,000 feet of seawater).
Previous projects include, but are not limited to: pilot high altitude training (hypoxia), monitoring human operational parameters, acclimatization training, testing of survival suits, life-support systems, electronics and fuel cells.
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CANADIAN SOCIETY OF MOUNTAIN MEDICINE
Diploma in Mountain Medicine (DiMM) Course - offered in Whistler, BC
A DIMM graduate is trained to care for injuries and illness in alpine settings and to provide advice and direction to mitigate or preempt medical problems in mountain environments. A graduate of both the Winter and Summer CSMM modules receives a Diploma in Mountain Medicine from ICAR/UIAA and CME credits awarded by the Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia.
The program starts with pre-course work assignments, we then have two days in class, followed by four training days in the mountains. Evaluation of candidates is continuous and periodic constructive/ success oriented feedback will be frequent.
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SARMED
SARMed brings SAR Medics into the field and teaches them the skills to bring good medicine to bad places.
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CANADIAN OUTDOOR ACADEMY
**Courses offered exclusively in Whitehorse, YK
The Canadian Outdoor Academy (COA) provides Wilderness First Aid courses and tourism-based certifications in Whitehorse, Yukon. COA offers high-quality training opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and aspiring guides.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE MEDICINE
Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine is a dynamic and innovative company and a recognized leader in first aid practices, remote medicine, rescue and outdoor safety. We teach a full range of programs for urban and remote environments; we provide medical response and rigging teams for the most extreme environments; we plan with you to ensure that your risks are mitigated, that you are prepared for emergencies and that you have a plan in place to manage any incidents that arise.
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YAMNUSKA MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES
** Courses offered exclusively in Canmore, AB and surrounding area
Located in Canmore, Alberta at the gates of Banff National Park, Yamnuska Mountain Adventures is one of Canada’s premier providers of mountaineering, rock & ice climbing, backcountry skiing, hiking, and trekking experiences in the Canadian Rockies. For over 40 years, we have hosted thousands of clients from Canada and all over the world. Our brand is known for quality mountain experiences, safety, and well-organized itineraries. We have some of the best mountain guides and hiking guides in the industry. All Yamnuska mountain adventure guides are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.
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UPLIFT ADVENTURES
** Courses offered exclusively in Waterton, Castle Parks, and Crowsnest Pass, AB
A small business offering a variety of courses such as Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Intro to Backpacking, Intro to Climbing, and Intro to Foraging.
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RESEARCH - UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY MOUNTAIN MEDICINE AND HIGH ALTITUDE PHYSIOLOGY DEPT.
** MSc in Medical Sciences Degree offered at the University of Calgary
An overview of the Mountain Medicine and High-Altitude Physiology Specialization, within the Department of Medical Sciences leads to an M.Sc. in Medical Sciences, with a specialization in Mountain Medicine and High-Altitude Physiology. The aim is to provide students with a broad foundation in the areas of mountain medicine and high-altitude physiology and to provide uniformity in the educational expectations and procedures of evaluation for each student.
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STARS AIR AMBULANCE
** Offered in Calgary, Edmonton, and Grand Prairie AB. Also offered in Regina and Saskatoon SK, and Winnipeg MB.
Each academic year, STARS accepts Emergency Medicine and/or Anesthesia residents or Critical Care fellows for a Transport Medicine elective. These four week blocks are designed to give a resident exposure to the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) world.
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RESCUE DYNAMICS
Rescue Dynamics has operated for four decades, offering courses in climbing, rescue, and emergency care. Rescue Dynamics has taught all manner of outdoor and emergency response professionals in nine provinces / territories. They regularly train groups such as the Canadian Forces SARTECHs, Parks Canada personnel and hundreds of others. Two of their premier series of courses are the Rescue One & Two series and the Wilderness First Aid Course. "WEC" is a highly specialized advanced first aid course recognized by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and long used by many agencies to train their guides. Rescue Dynamics offers many courses and can custom design courses for groups with special needs.
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RESEARCH - UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA LABORATORY FOR EXERCISE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
** Lab-based research offered exclusively in Winnipeg, MB
The Laboratory for Exercise and Environmental Medicine is jointly operated by the university's Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, and the Max Rady College of Medicine. We study human responses to exercise and work in extreme environments. For many years we have been studying treatments for accidental hypothermia to determine which are most effective.
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CANADIAN WILDERNESS MEDICAL TRAINING
CWMT is an organization of professionals in pre-hospital care, outdoor leadership and education dedicated to providing the best possible training and support for our clients.
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ACCESS RESCUE CANADA
Access Rescue is a registered Training Corporation with Industry Canada. We provide Occupational Safety Training, Technical Rescue Training and Risk Management Services. Courses include technical rope rescue, swift water rescue, ice rescue, and more.
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RURAL ONTARIO MEDICAL PROGRAM (ROMP)
ROMP has been organizing medical students and residents in Ontario by arranging core and elective medical rotations since 1988.
There is a need for physicians in every area of the world, particularly in rural locations. With the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP), we are here to ease the burdens caused by the nation-wide physician distribution problem by arranging core and elective medical rotations for medical students in Ontario.
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UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK AND TORONTO GENERAL HOSPITAL
40-hour Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine Course - Toronto, ON
The UHN Introductory Course in Hyperbaric Medicine has been designed and approved by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology to deliver the required training and competencies necessary to obtain certification as a hyperbaric technologist (CHT®).
Our course will also provide physicians who have an interest in Hyperbaric Medicine, entry-level education on the UHMS and Health Canada 14 approved indications for hyperbaric treatments, patient management, guidelines on the usage of appropriate treatment tables and hands-on clinical practice of these skills. Participants will gain knowledge on how to manage clinical chambers, understand technical and patient-related emergencies during hyperbaric treatments, diving anatomy and physiology and the physics related to hyperbaric therapy.
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WILDERNESS MD
Wilderness MD® is committed to advancing the field of Wilderness Medicine through training, consulting, and professional resources for wilderness medicine practitioners. Our deep dedication to improving the care that professionals are able to provide in the wilderness is matched with decades of medical, rescue, and backcountry experience. Our exceptional team of instructors and consultants is entirely composed of experienced medical professionals with impressive backcountry resumes and a passion for wilderness medicine.
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SIRIUSMEDX
Our role at SIRIUSMEDx is to preserve the health of the people who inhabit remote regions and the workers and the adventurers who explore them, leveraging our team of health professionals, instructors, and enthusiasts. We strive to revolutionize the provision of medical care and training programs to safeguard the health of workers, residents and explorers in the most remote regions.
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ADVENTURE AND SAFETY ATLANTIC
Adventure & Safety Atlantic (Doyle Adventure & Safety) seeks to empower you with the physical and mental tools to grow in skill and confidence. We’ve been keeping it real and providing more than just a card, since 1996. Programs will engage you and are customized to your realities by matching scenarios to environments.
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UNDERSEA MEDICINE CANADA
**Courses offered in various locations across Canada
The non-profit educational organization ‘Undersea Medicine Canada’ (UMC) was established in 2016 to offer courses in diving and hyperbaric medicine designed for Canadian physicians. Although physicians are the target audience, hyperbaric nurses and certified hyperbaric technologists (CHTs) will also benefit from these courses. International physicians are also most welcome to attend UMC courses and have greatly enriched previous courses with their knowledge and experience.
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WILDERNESS MEDICAL SOCIETY (WMS)
The WMS offers a wide variety of student/resident electives, podcasts, webinars, journal clubs, and more. The WMS also offers the DiMM, FAWM, DiDMM, and MFAWM certifications.
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NOLS
NOLS is a nonprofit global wilderness school that believes in the transformative power of leadership through wilderness education.
We are dedicated to developing leaders by providing immersive experiences that challenge you to step beyond your comfort zone and unlock your full potential. Whether in remote backcountry settings or through courses near home, we equip people with the skills, resilience, and confidence to lead in all walks of life.
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CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY
The following introductory course on aviation and space medicine is open to Canadian medical students or residents. Interested students should apply directly to the university.
Principles of Aviation and Space Medicine (PASM)
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
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WORLD EXTREME MEDICINE
Based in the United Kingdom (UK)
Every year we help thousands of medical & healthcare workers push the boundaries of their abilities & enable them to thrive & deliver in remote, & hostile environments.
Born out of a campfire discussion in the Namib Desert, with one aim – to bring the most adventurous medical training to healthcare workers. Over 20 years later, we have grown to provide a range of services that have supported humanitarian agencies, charities, government organisations, and film & TV networks around the globe. All while staying true to our adventurous roots.
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WILDERNESS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL
Wilderness Medical Associates International is the leading provider of wilderness medical training for medical professionals and adventurous communities around the world.
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ACADEMIA EQUINOCCIO MEXICO
Academia Equinoccio Mexico is the result of more than 30 years working as a Mountain Guide, kayaker and First Responder in Patagonia, Peru, Bolivia and India. We are supported by ECSI, Stop the Bleed Certification, PHTLS, BLS, NOLS and National Standard of Competences. From coast to coast of Mexico we offer online and in person certifications. In addition, we provide WFR, WAFA and WFA training in Patagonia, Chile with our partner Vial Adventure.
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