Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals certification, valid for 4 years.

The Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals class is designed to provide a practical foundation in Wilderness Medicine for medical professionals and to teach patient assessment and treatment guidelines for life support until definitive care or evacuation is available. In addition, you will be trained in methods for managing medical and trauma emergencies and urgencies in the wilderness when evacuation is unavailable or unnecessary. For a more detailed list of topics covered see the Course Guide. 

The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. See the detailed Course Guide for more information regarding continuing education credits. You will receive your CME certification 4-6 weeks after course completion. 

This course is designed for current medical practitioners, including Doctors, PAs, Nurses, Paramedics, Residents, and Medical School Students. Please reach out to BMG if you have questions regarding whether this class is right for you. 

*Note: the itinerary is fluid and is subject to change for safety and weather/ environmental factors including wind, rain/ snow, Air Quality Index, trail closures, traffic considerations, etc.

Day 1

Andrew Molera State Park: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Hike: 3-5 miles, around 500 vertical feet gain

Trail: Andrew Molera Beach Trail

Day 2

Pfieffer Big Sur State Park: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Hike: 3-5 miles, around 800 vertical feet gain,

Trail: Buzzards Roost Trail

The class embarks on a hike over moderate terrain (trail, gravel, roots). Actual totals vary between 3-5 miles each day and about 1000 feet of vertical feet gain. Consideration should be taken to ensure you are fit enough to embark on these trails. Please contact BMG if you would like more information about hiking fitness requirements.

This course is held rain or shine and will require clothing suited for any weather. The following is a list of gear you will need to bring with you:

• Hat (sun hat or warm hat)

• Gloves

• Sunscreen

• Rain jacket

• Warm layers

• Appropriate footwear for hiking

• Water bottle

• Food for lunch and snacks (lunch is not provided)

***Before the course you will receive access to a digital downloadable version of the text book.

Spanning approximately 90 miles of California's Central Coast, the region of Big Sur is undoubtedly one of the most scenic and rugged coastal mountain ranges in the entire world. This remote stretch of coastal terrain offers stunning views of cliffs dropping abruptly into the Pacific Ocean, huge stands of old-growth redwoods, unspoiled beaches, and outrageous wildlife viewing.

During this course, we will be exploring Andrew Molera State Park beach, a beautiful and unspoiled stretch of beach backed by rolling hills and coastal mountains. In addition, we will visit the old-growth Redwood groves of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. 

Lodging is not provided during this course. There are a number of lodging choices in Big Sur, from luxury inns to remote camping. For complete lodging information, please visit https://www.bigsurcalifornia.org/lodging.html There are many hidden gems in the region that we are happy to help you find, but be advised that lodging fills quickly in the region.