"When I realized that time & cost were the biggest obstacles to wilderness first aid training, I decided to fix that."
Dr. Natalie Bonthius, Survival Med Founder + Emergency & Survival Medicine Physician
Train with confidence.
Why Students Choose Survival Med
Fits every schedule
Online & self-paced
Start immediately
No long drives, unworkable dates, waitlisted classes or missed work
Go fast or take your time—it's your call
Value & Quality
Unique blend of self-study + 1:1 coaching keeps prices affordable
No travel, hotel or gas costs
Up-to-date clinical best practices taught by working emergency & survival medicine physicians
Top-rated U.S.-based medical faculty & student support
Trusted
Certifications accepted by NASAR, NPS & others
Member, National Assn for Search & Rescue
Partner, Univ of Utah School of Medicine Wilderness Program
Meets 2021 WFME Distance Learning Standards for Medical Education
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How It Works
Online self-study + knowledge checks, quizzes, written activities & more
Hands-on first aid skills submitted via video, photo & Zoom for evaluation
Prompt personalized instructor feedback for hands-on skills & other key activities
Student support from our small but mighty U.S.-based team in CA, IA, TX, FL & IN
Innovative Hands-On First Aid Skills Training
Demonstrate skills using family, friends or coworkers as "volunteer patients."
Submit your hands-on first aid assignments via video, photo &/or Zoom.
Get personalized feedback & coaching points within 48 hours from our medical faculty.
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Outdoor Professionals
SAR & First Responders
Group discounts & group enrollment tools available.
Survival Med is a proud NASAR member. Tuition discounts available.
Widely-Accepted WFA & WFR Certifications
Accepted by National Park Service, National Association for Search & Rescue, USDA Forest Service, local Sierra Club chapters & Boy Scout troops and many other governments, non-profits, organizations & businesses.
NOTE: As a matter of policy, federal & state agencies do not endorse specific wilderness medicine schools or programs.
Group, Military & SAR/First Responder Discounts
Survival Med University
Discounts & fundraising tools for businesses, organizations, teams, clubs & non-profits
Military Discount Program
For active-duty, retired, veteran & reserve members of the armed forces & their families & friends
No Barriers Program
State, regional & local SAR teams & Community Response & Preparedness Teams