If you work or recreate in the outdoors or in other austere environments where access to medical care is delayed or communication is unreliable, our Wilderness First Responder course is for you. It is the industry standard for professional guides, trip leaders, search and rescue team members, outdoor recreationists, and international travelers.These skills are also useful for people living rurally with delayed access to EMS, and for natural disasters and emergency preparedness. Age 16+.

Come join us for a unique, off-grid, all-inclusive Hybrid WFR on beautiful Catalina Island!

September 12-16, 2025

Catalina Island, California

$1,520

Location:
Onward Oceans Center
Cat Harbor, Catalina Island, CA

Date & Time:
Sep 12-16, 2025
Please plan to arrive on the island by September 11 and to depart on September 17.

This is an all-inclusive course with lodging & meals provided. Lodging is in comfortable bunks in wall tent dormitories.

REGISTER HERE via NOLS Wilderness Medicine

Student Logistics information available HERE