Mason Recreation

Wilderness Medical Courses

Each year we host various certification courses to prepare outdoor enthusiasts to have fun and stay safe. Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder are two of our most popular certifications

Wilderness First Aid: Saturday, September 28th – Sunday, September 29th

Do you want to be prepared for medical emergencies in the backcountry? Are you interested in emergency medicine? Our Wilderness First Aid course is offered through George Mason Outdoor Adventures and certified by Wilderness Medical Associates in collaboration with Global Emergency Medics.  This 2 day course that will teach you basic medical skills for care in remote environments.  This 3-year certification includes CPR.

Registration: Sign up here!

Pricing: 

  • Mason students/faculty/staff: $225
  • General public: $250

For any questions regarding this course and for persons with disabilities requiring accommodations, please e-mail us at: outdoor@gmu.edu