Earn Advanced Wilderness Life Support certification and 20 CMEs as you learn state of the art bush medicine skills.  Explore the historic Wolgan Valley, home to Wollemi and Gardens of Stone national parks, aboriginal petrographs, fascinating industrial ruins, glow worms, and world class hiking.   Hang out in a comfortable car-camp classroom, under the curious eyes of eagles, roos, wallabies, and wombats. Offering hands-on learning that will equip you with the practical knowledge and skills critical to outdoor situations from the weekend getaway to a serious bush adventure or international expedition.

Taught by faculty of The University of Colorado Section of Wilderness Medicine, this class provides hands-on learning that will equip you with the practical knowledge and skills important for outdoor situations, from the weekend getaway to a serious bush adventure or international expedition.

Class size is limited to 16 participants to ensure high quality instruction and authentic backcountry experiences. Class starts and finishes in Katoomba, a quick and easy train ride from Sydney, in the heart of the Blue Mountains and includes instruction, AWLS certification, 20 CMEs, textbook,  instructional materials, group camping gear, food, and ground transportation from Katoomba.

Please note: Accommodation on the first and last night in Katoomba is not included and is the responsibility of the participant.

*The University of Colorado reserves the right to make international cancellations up to 6 weeks and domestic cancellations up to 4 weeks prior to the course start date, in which case a full refund will be provided. The University of Colorado will not be held liable for any travel expenses or any other loss of funds the participants may incur due to the cancellation of the course. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. We ask that you do not book your flight until 6 weeks before the course begins.*

For More Information Contact:

Todd Miner Ed.D. FAWM, todd.miner@ucdenver.edu