What We Offer
Backpack Medicine
A practical, hands-on, 100% in-person clinic for recreational hikers and trail runners looking to optimize gear and manage backcountry medical issues without carrying unnecessary weight.
Format: 3 Hours (Fully In-Person / Single Session)
Price: $80
Certification: Official Backpacking Medicine Certificate.
Curriculum: Sourced from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah via WildMedU; taught by SquatchMed LLC.
Class Cap: Restricted to a maximum of 18 students to guarantee high quality instruction.
⚠️ Please Note: This is a specialized, recreational workshop. It is not a standard 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course and does not meet workplace certification requirements for camps or scouting organizations. Full course details and logistics will be sent to your email after registration.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
The industry-standard introductory medical course for outdoor leaders, camp staff, scouts, and recreational adventurers. 100% face-to-face instruction with zero virtual components.
Format: 16 Hours (Taught over two 8-hour days, typically Sat/Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Price: $230 (Optional American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED certification available as an add-on).
Certification: Wilderness First Aid Certification.
Curriculum: Sourced from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah via WildMedU; taught by SquatchMed LLC.
Class Cap: Restricted to a maximum of 12 students to guarantee high-instructor proximity and hands-on simulation reps.
⚠️ Please Note: This course follows standard Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC) guidelines, but credential recognition varies by employer. Please check directly with your specific employer, organization, or licensing board before registering to ensure they accept certifications issued through the University of Utah / WildMedU platform. Full venue addresses and course packing guides will be sent via email post-registration.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
The definitive medical standard for professional outdoor guides, search and rescue personnel, and remote researchers. 100% face-to-face instruction with zero virtual components.
Format: 72 Hours (Taught over nine 8-hour days)
Price: $550
Certification: Professional Wilderness First Responder Certification.
Curriculum: Sourced from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah via WildMedU; taught by SquatchMed LLC.
Class Cap: Restricted to a maximum of 12 students to guarantee high-instructor proximity and hands-on simulation reps.
⚠️ Please Note: This curriculum tracks national WMEC recommendations. However, individual guide services and agencies hold final authority over internal medical mandates. Please confirm directly with your specific employer or organization that University of Utah / WildMedU credentials meet their operational guidelines before booking. Full venue addresses and course packing guides will be sent via email post-registration.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Recertification
A fast-paced, scenario-heavy review course for active Wilderness First Responders to refresh physical mechanics and renew credentials before expiration. 100% face-to-face instruction with zero virtual components.
Format: 16 Hours (Taught over two 8-hour days, typically Sat/Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Price: $200
Certification: WFR Recertification Card.
Curriculum: Sourced from the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah via WildMedU; taught by SquatchMed LLC.
Class Cap: Restricted to a maximum of 12 students to guarantee high-instructor proximity and hands-on simulation reps.
⚠️ Please Note: Meets standard WMEC renewal tracks. Verify with your organization that they accept a recertification card from the University of Utah / WildMedU platform to maintain your active staff status. Proof of an unexpired, valid baseline WFR card must be submitted to our team via email following checkout. Full venue addresses and course packing guides will be sent via email post-registration.
UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE
Secure your seat for our fully in-person certifications below. Classes are capped at 18 students for Backpack Medicine and 12 students for all other courses to guarantee high-quality individual coaching. Select a date to complete registration and payment.