Fast-Track Wilderness First Aid Instructor Certification

For anyone with a NOLS, Red Cross, HSI, ECSI or other wilderness first aid instructor certification.

Your existing wilderness first aid instructor certification fully qualifies you to teach Survival Med hybrid Wilderness First Aid courses.

Submit your application to get started

Zero cost - no need to pay for extra certifications or work as an unpaid apprentice

Set your own price & teach whenever you want, wherever you want

We'll help you get your first class up & running and provide a complete instructor kit

We promote your classes at no extra cost through our web, social media, email & Google Ads marketing

Frequently-asked questions

What does instructor certification cost?
Can I teach for multiple WFA providers?
Am I limited to a specific territory?
Do you pick the location?
Do I have to teach a minimum # of classes or students?
Do I have to create my own course content?
Do I have to pay for materials or supplies?
Does Survival Med market my classes?
Do I have to promote my classes?

How much can I make per class?

Use this calculator to estimate your income for each class you teach.

Not sure what you'll charge yet? FYI, the average price for WFA in most areas is around $250-$350.

WFR usually starts around $850.

How our hybrid WFA & WFR courses work

Offer WFA or WFR classes to the general public

Train groups, SAR teams, employers & non-profits

Big, small, even 1:1 classes for people in a hurry

WFA: 8 hours self-paced online study + 1-day in-person WFA class

WFR: 35 hours self-paced online study + 35 hours of local in-person classes

Meets SARTECH II, National Park Service, Boy Scouts, NICA Level 3, American Camp Association guidelines + many others!

Step 1: Online

Your students complete our self-paced online WFA or WFR Wilderness Medicine Foundation course.

Step 2: In-Person

Then, they attend your in-person local skills training. Typically 8 hours for WFA; WFR varies.

Step 3: Certification

Last, they receive their WFA or WFR certificate co-signed by Survival Med & you.