
WILDERNESS UPGRADE FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO
NOVEMBER 9-13, 2025
Continuing Ed Credits available:
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44 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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48 Hours EMT CEU's + WEMT Certification
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Wilderness Medical Society FAWM Credits Available
Learn to improvise equipment, deal with challenging environments, and make difficult decisions with confidence on your Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals (WUMP) course.
You'll learn to apply your urban emergency care knowledge to the wilderness through case studies and practical scenarios with mock patients. Our seasoned instructors will guide you through five days of intense, hands-on learning to make sure you are prepared in the wilderness.
You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!
Sponsored by Idaho Rescue Training & NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Dates: November 9-13, 2025
Cost: $880
Location: Sagewillow Athletic Center, Sun Valley, ID 83353
Class is from 8:15am-5:15pm each day with 1 hour for lunch. We will have Additional evening sessions on Days 3 & 4 from approximately 6:30-10pm
Travel
The Sagewillow Campus is located in Elkhorn Village in Sun Valley, Idaho, east of Ketchum, ID.
Meals & Lodging
Students are required to arrange all lodging and food. Many food and lodging options are available in Ketchum and Sun Valley. The nearest Public Lands Camping is on Trail Creek Road, NE of Sun Valley.
HeartCode BLS
A CPR certification is not included with the class as the needs of the students vary.
Students may complete an optional AHA HeartCode BLS (Professional Level) CPR Certification on this course. You may sign up for this when you register for the class. We will complete the skills test at the end of the first day of class. Please verify your CPR certification requirements with your agency.
Registration Policies
Please review the Idaho Rescue Training Registration Policies prior to registration. Register through the Idaho Rescue Training Website.
NOLS Information Page (coming soon)
For questions about location & logistics, contact
Idaho Rescue Training
208-720-8437
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