Empowering a safe outdoor community through innovative education.

Wilderness Medicine and Search and Rescue Training

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We give training access to those who need it most.

Base Medical offers accessible outdoor safety education to individuals and groups. Our customized programs empower non-profits, SAR teams, guiding groups, wilderness managers, and many others to also deliver in-house training that is affordable, standardized, and sustainable.

Base Medical is a women-led Colorado Public Benefit Company committed to empowering a safe outdoor community through innovative and accessible wilderness rescue education resources. We envision a world where anyone in the outdoor community who is passionate about safety can access the highest level of training, robust resources, meaningful connections, and professional respect, regardless of their background.

OUR TEAMS AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS

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The Mountaineers

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The Mazamas

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King County SAR

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The Sierra Club

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Washoe County SAR

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Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

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CorpsTHAT

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GoodTrip Adventures

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The Mountaineers - The Mazamas - King County SAR - The Sierra Club - Washoe County SAR - Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - CorpsTHAT - GoodTrip Adventures -

ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATES AND FRIENDS

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Online Search and Rescue Training

Base Medical offers over 40 hours (and growing) of online SAR training for both individuals and teams. Our ,ibrary of online courses are accessible anytime, self-paced, and full of important content curated by SAR professionals. With accessible SAR training online, Base Medical is elevating the profession.

  • Online Search and Rescue courses, SAR team

    Land Navigation

    Online search and rescue courses for SAR teams to use to streamline their training

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  • online search and rescue courses, SAR team

    Helicopter Operations for SAR

    Online search and rescue courses for SAR teams to use to streamline their training

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  • Online search and rescue courses, SAR team

    Radio Basics

    Online search and rescue courses for SAR teams to use to streamline their training

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  • Online search and rescue, SAR team

    Mental Health for SAR

    Online search and rescue courses for SAR teams to use to streamline their training

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  • Online search and rescue courses, SAR team

    GPS Navigation

    Online search and rescue courses for SAR teams to use to streamline their training

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Wilderness Medicine Courses

Wilderness First Aid courses, WFA recertification online and remote

Base Medical offers in-person and remote (live, online) Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder certifications and recerts. Our courses are designed for real world application - led by a team of instructors with extensive practical field experience.

Wilderness First Responder Courses, WFR recertification online and remote

What our students are saying

  • Making Recertification Accessible

    “I was really worried because in my area there is no where I can go to get a recertification. The closest locations are normally a days drive away and I didn't have the time for that. So I searched for anything else that I could find and found Base Medical... The course material was very well done, the testing did an amazing job of reminding you of what was important, and I could go at my own pace.

    I think they went over some of the material better than the hands on courses I have taken at times.

    Thank you so much for creating this for those like me who don't have the option of doing hands on training.”

    -Erin Q

  • Supporting the SAR Community

    "Base Medical SAR programs are such an excellent resource, especially for those of us who look for training above and beyond our monthly team trainings. Thank you for enriching my role as a SAR responder in a relevant and economical way. I appreciate it!!"

    -Jill Olie, Elkhorn SAR (MT)

  • Essential Education

    "You presented good ideas around decision-making. This course and your Helo course ought to be mandatory for many units."

    -Bob Coleman, King County SAR (WA)

  • Relevant and Comprehensive Courses

    “I really appreciate the ability to obtain recertification of my WFA online, since to do so in-person was not possible. I felt the course outline and instruction presentation was well done, very methodical, comprehensive, and relevant to the realities of outdoor recreation. Thanks again! “

    -Sheeba N.

  • Ideal for all SAR levels

    "This course was excellent for beginners like myself. Covering all areas of safety, it explained everything in great detail. I highly recommend this course for beginners, as well as seasoned SAR team members with helicopter experience.”

    -Stephanie Philips, Indiana Search and Rescue Response Team