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. 

Mount Baker is located in the beautiful North Cascades mountain range in Northeast Washington. The ski area holds the world record for most snowfall in a season, over 1000 inches during the ‘98-’99 season. Bring your equipment and prepare for some powder turns. The course will be held at Mt Baker Ski Area which gives students the opportunity to ride inbounds by riding the lifts or to adventure into the backcountry if you have the appropriate equipment. 

There is no lodging directly at the ski area. They do have paid camping in the parking lot and there are a lot of AirBnBs located about 30 mins down the hill in Glacier and Maple Falls. We would recommend booking the rentals more than a month in advance because they do tend to fill up quickly.

Mt Baker Ski Area, Mt Baker Hwy, Deming, WA 98244

Days 1-3

Heather Meadows upper parking lot: 1:00PM - 6:00PM

*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.

The class is held at the ski area and will be spent moving through the snowy and icy landscape. 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 fitness requirements. 

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

Winter hat

Gloves

Neck gaiter

Sunscreen

Winter jacket (a waterproof shell is best for Mt. Baker’s conditions)

Warm layers

Snow boots

Water bottle

Food for lunch and snacks (lunch is not provided)

***Before the course you will have access to a digital downloadable version of the textbook, and you will be provided with a hard copy at the beginning of the course.