
WILDERNESS UPGRADE FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO
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: July 20-24, 2026- Community School, 1 Community School Dr, Sun Valley, ID 83353
November 8-12, 2026- Blaine County Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Rd, Hailey, ID 83333
Cost: $895
Class is from 8am-5pm each day with 1 hour for lunch. We will have Additional evening sessions on Days 3 & 4 from approximately 6:30-10pm
Travel
Sun Valley Community School is located in Sun Valley, just east of Ketchum, Idaho. Please park in the main lot follow on-site directions to the classroom upstairs in the middle school building at the end of the courtyard.
Meals & Lodging
Students are required to arrange all lodging and food. Many food and lodging options are available in locally, the nearest camping near Hailey is West on Deer Creek Road on the North side of Hailey. Camping is available east on Trail Creek Road near 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.
For questions about location & logistics, contact
Idaho Rescue Training
208-720-8437
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