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Work for Lwm

Course instructors are the backbone of Longleaf Wilderness Medicine and our team consists of people with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.  Each year LWM looks for instructors to join our pool of traveling educators as well as individuals seeking to become a LWM instructor in order to meet the training needs of their organization.

We welcome applications from people who are passionate about wilderness medicine and providing the highest quality medical education and who meet the requirements below.
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Requirements: WFA

  • Current WFR certification or higher level of certification
  • Current professional level CPR certification
  • At least two years of teaching experience
  • Direct experience managing medical issues 
  • Experience leading multi-day trips in a wilderness setting
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Requirements: WFR

To be a WFR instructor:
  • Current Wilderness EMT-B certification (or other advanced medical certificate with a current WFR certification)
  • Current professional level CPR certification
  • At least two years of teaching experience
  • Direct experience managing medical issues 
  • Experience leading multi-day trips in a wilderness setting

About the ITP

​The ITP is specifically designed to orient potential instructors to topics including the LWM curriculum, teaching strategies and assessment and includes auditing a 16 hour WFA course as a student, as well as three additional training days.

Instructor Training Program fee: $400.00

How to apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to info@longleafmedical.com

lwm courses

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First Aid for Remote Industry
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Wilderness First Aid
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Wilderness First Responder
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Contact

Longleaf Wilderness Medicine
PO Box 1616
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208)274-3596
info@longleafmedical.com

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  • Home
  • About
    • COVID-19 Updates
    • Staff
    • Employment
    • Policies
    • Scholarships
  • Trainings
    • First Aid for Remote Industry (FARI)
    • Wilderness First Aid
    • Wilderness First Responder
    • Wilderness First Responder Recertification
    • Custom Courses
    • Continuing Education for Program Staff
    • Online Learning >
      • Outdoor First Aid
      • WFR Online Extension Course
      • WFR-Recert
  • Class Schedule
  • BLOG
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Store