Wilderness Medicine & CPR Training

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Wilderness medicine and CPR training for individuals, government agencies, and corporate teams.

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Challenging curriculum
Hands-on training
Lifetime skills

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$310 USD

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Wilderness First Aid

Upcoming dates:‍ ‍This course covers the first level of Wilderness Medicine knowledge. Perfect for camp counselors, teachers, Parks staff, volunteers, and anyone who goes into the backcountry. Open to the public!

  • January 2-3, 2027 at Camp Arnaz in Ojai, CA

Want something different? Click here to see more information on our upcoming WFA class on Santa Cruz Island in California!

https://www.4pointsguides.com/wfa-santacruzisland

Meals and accommodations are not provided unless otherwise specified. You can add CPR during checkout. 

Challenge Level:♦♢♢♢♢

Wilderness First Responder

Upcoming dates: This course is perfect for field crews, outdoor enthusiasts, rangers, search and rescue teams, and anyone looking to go deeper into wilderness medicine knowledge. Open to the public!

  • December 14–20 at Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island

  • The cost includes certification, boat tickets, and lodging. You will be responsible for providing your own meals.

Meals are not provided. Certification, boat tickets, and lodging are included for this Santa Cruz Island course. You can add CPR during checkout.

Challenge Level:♦♦♦♢♢

$975 USD

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$650 USD

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Wilderness First Responder Recertification

Upcoming dates: Before booking, please contact us to confirm that we can recertify your current certification.

  • December 17–19 at Scorpion Anchorage on Santa Cruz Island

Meals and accommodations are not provided unless otherwise specified. You can add CPR during checkout.

Challenge Level:♦♦♦♢♢

Featured Courses

Heartsaver CPR/AED

$70 USD

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Heartsaver CPR/AED

This course teaches students the critical skills needed to manage emergencies until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive.

Wilderness First Aid

$310 USD

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Wilderness First Aid

Basic backcountry first aid. This course is your entry-level training for the wilderness environment.

Wilderness First Responder

$910 USD

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Wilderness First Responder

Advanced backcountry first aid. Outdoor Professional? Serious backcountry traveler? This is the course for you. 

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Training Team building ROPES

Experience the ultimate bonding adventure in beautiful Ojai, CA. This ROPES course will empower you and your team to think outside the box, problem-solve in real-time, and reach new heights.

• Professional facilitation
• Incredible challenges
• Trust building
• Enhance teamwork
• Year-round availability

Testimonials

Testimonials
Mangrove M.

"Our Park Rangers have been taking the Wilderness First Aid course with 4Points for the past 6-7 years and we love the class! The instructor is awesome and very thorough while making it a fun with lots of real-life scenarios."

Mangrove M.

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Anna S.

"Not only do they guide on trips, but found out they also teach wilderness medicine so I felt really safe on our trip. I was nervous to go but it ended up being amazing!"

Anna S.

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Chandra F.

"Whether it's just information and training you need or you're looking for a full-blown adventure, 4Points is the place to go! Matt is so knowledgeable and easy to work with."

Chandra F.

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Grant F.

"Totally awesome guide service, booked us a phenomenal Alaska adventure tour with 9 days of nonstop activities. 11/10 would book with these guys again!"

Grant F.

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Paul D.

"We've used Matt and 4Points for years to train our staff in WFA. It's been an incredible boost to our program. Matt is professional, experienced, and creative, and his friendly demeanor allows him to connect with all different kinds of learners."

Paul D.

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Jim b.

"I’ve done 4Points’ Wilderness First Aid and CPR training several times over the years. The trainings are so well-organized, up-to-date, filled with facts (and humor) and always use a maximum of experiential learning through scenarios and follow-through discussions. Matt May is a true teacher and guide."

Jim B.

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