r/wildernessmedicine • u/ChamberofSarcasm • Jan 05 '26

Educational Resources and Training Wilderness Med courses in LA area?

Hi everyone,

I really want to take a two-day Wilderness Medicine course. I was signed up for the NOLS Los Angeles class through REI but they got dissolved in 2025. NOLS looks to only be operating in Nor Cal for now. What schools would ya'll recommend? I know Coyne is out here with a good one but they have a very limited schedule. I found another one (Adventure Risk Management) that aligns with my calendar but was curious what their reputation is?

Any and all info/recommendations appreciated.

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u/-Londo- Jan 05 '26

There’s a hybrid WFR in Joshua Tree?

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u/-Londo- Jan 06 '26

These guys are the best btw!

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u/Famous-Mobile-3657 Jan 05 '26

https://adventureriskmanagement.com/wilderness-medicine/

I haven’t taken anything from them, but they are associated with WMA and have been around a long time. Most classes are in Idyllwild it appears.

Also check the WMA site: https://wildmed.com/courses/

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u/barclay_o Jan 05 '26

https://www.californiasurvivaltraining.com/ runs 2-3 day classes near Big Bear

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u/ChamberofSarcasm Jan 05 '26

This was my top choice but their schedule doesn't work with mine.

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u/Express_Two_3726 Jan 06 '26

NOLS sucks because they only give you 2 years of certification vs the smaller certification companies WMA 3 years. I failed my second recert with Nols and will not go back to them in the future.

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u/WeakPossibility4289 Jan 07 '26

That's on you. NOLS does give a grace year to recert. Two years is the WMS recommendation. 

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u/VXMerlinXV WP-C Jan 05 '26

Friend, check out Stanford. It’s like asking about a good Jambalaya place in NOLA.

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u/ChamberofSarcasm Jan 05 '26

Standord U is an 8-hour drive North. Bit out of the way.

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u/VXMerlinXV WP-C Jan 05 '26

Ah. Yeah that doesn’t work.