OUR COURSES
WHAT IS EXPEDITION MEDICINE?
Rugged terrains of mountains, dense jungles, expansive deserts, or the boundless sea – these are the arenas where expedition medicine takes centre stage. It involves the comprehensive physical and psychological care of expedition participants before, during, and after their adventurous journeys. In these remote environments, where medical facilities are scarce, we step in. Through our courses, we equip you with the essential skills to serve as a medic in these challenging locations.
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WHAT AWAITS YOU IN OUR EXPEDITION MEDICINE COURSES?
Dive into the heart of wilderness and expedition medicine with our courses, designed to instil the confidence needed to navigate medical situations in the most remote of locations. Being an expedition medic goes beyond first aid: it's about leadership, effective communication, understanding human factors, and meticulous pre-departure planning. Our scenario-based courses, facilitated by a team of highly experienced and dedicated faculty, are conducted both in the UK and globally.
WHO ARE our EXPEDITION MEDICINE COURSES FOR?
Calling all healthcare professionals and advanced first aiders with a passion for the wild! Our courses are open to those interested in practising medicine in any wilderness environment. A day of preparatory online learning sets the stage, ensuring you enter the course fully prepared to immerse yourself in the practical aspects while on location. Led by expert faculty, our courses emphasise leadership, teamwork, and hands-on skills to enhance your competence in practising expedition medicine outdoors. Ready for the adventure? Join us on the expedition medicine journey!
UPCOMING EXPEDITION MEDICINE COURSES
NEXT COURSE LOCATION: Gilgil, Kenya
April 27th-30th 2026
🏥 Ideal qualification for guides and outdoor instructors
Accommodation & catering not included in course fee
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course from Endeavour Medical is an intensive and very practical course delivered over 6 days, with two of those days being remote pre-course learning completed in your own time. It is aimed at outdoor specialists such as guides and instructors, mountain and expedition leaders, and other outdoor professionals, as well as medical practitioners with an interest in developing the knowledge and skills to deal with medical emergencies that occur in remote and wilderness settings.
Full course details here
Venture into the world of marine medicine
7th Rise, Cornwall
May 18th-22nd 2026
Accommodation & catering included
This course curriculum aligns to the internationally recognised Wilderness First Responder course, with an added marine element. Completion of this course will give you 70 hours of CPD, and meet international requirements to work as a doctor or medic on marine based expeditions.
Suitable for doctors, medical students and healthcare professionals or outdoor instructors looking to gain expedition medicine experience and work in wilderness environments.
Full course details here
Atlas Mountains, Morocco
May 3rd-8th 2026
Explore the Atlas mountains and learn essential
This immersive 6-day course is designed for healthcare professionals and those with advanced first aid training who want to develop their understanding of human factors in challenging, remote, and expedition settings.
Set in the spectacular High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this course combines trekking at altitude, medical scenario-based training, and expert-led teaching on the psychological and behavioural aspects that affect decision-making, teamwork, and performance in remote environments.
Participants will live and work in basic mountain refuges and operate at moderate to high altitude, allowing for realistic learning in the kind of conditions encountered on expeditions and wilderness deployments around the world.
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