One of our outdoor mentors likes to say "It's not an adventure if it's guaranteed." Whether you're looking for more medical knowledge for your personal adventures or you're an outdoor professional responsible for the care of others in the back country, we're here to train you to deal with injuries and illnesses occurring in a remote setting. In other words, we're here to prepare you for the times when it truly becomes an adventure.
LPL is a licensed provider of the Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) and offers courses in:
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Wilderness Basic Life Support (WBLS)
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA)
WMTC’s hands-on approach incorporates skill labs, lectures, demonstrations, and simulations. Classes are engaging and thorough and will train participants to prevent, assess, and treat common wilderness injuries and illnesses.
WMTC curriculum is based on practice guidelines established by the Wilderness Medical Society and scope of practice documents written by the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC).
"Andy has a great approachable energy and is quick to engage and give helpful feedback." - Indigo
"When I was messing something up, he would helpfully inform me how I could improve. I often found my work better after his help." - Ben
"Andy was extremely patient, kind, and knowledgeable. " - Amelia
"Andy skillfully delivered the course curriculum with patience, empathy, and positive feedback." - Brad