Academic Rescue Courses
Upcoming Academic Rescue Courses
Explore remote rescue training courses designed to prepare students for wilderness emergency response. Our certified programs combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on training, covering technical rescue techniques, and emergency medical protocols. Courses are open to students and offer academic credit toward relevant degree programs.
High Angle Courses
High Angle Rescue Techniques and Theory
Semester: Fall Semester (1st Half)
Course Fee: $200
Advanced High Angle Rescue Techniques and Theory
Semester: Fall Semester (2nd Half)
Course Fee: $200
Avalanche Rescue Courses
Avalanche Rescue Techniques and Theory
Semester: Spring Semester (1st Half)
Course Fee: $200
Swiftwater Rescue Courses
Swiftwater Rescue Techniques and Theory
Semester: Spring Semester (2nd Half)
Course Fee: $200
Wilderness Medicine Courses
The Center for Emergency Programs proudly offers wilderness medicine courses in partnership with NOLS Wilderness Medicine. This partnership combines NOLS, the leader in wilderness medicine training, with the power of a level one research institution, resulting in some of the most powerful and exciting wilderness medicine and technical rescue courses on the market.
University of Utah academic credit is offered for the following courses. Learn more about Wilderness Medicine Courses and what each offer.
Upcoming Wilderness Medicine Courses
Wilderness First Aid
Semester: All Semesters
Credits: 1 Credit
Course Fee: $95 (Section Based)
Wilderness First Responder
Semester: All Semesters
Credits: 3 Credits
Course Fee: $300-$413 (Section Based)
Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals
Semester: All Semesters
Credits: 4 Credits
Course Fee: $350 (Section Based)
Wilderness EMT
Semester: All Semesters
Credits: 9 Credits
Course Fee: $550 (Section Based)
Custom Courses
We have provided training courses for firefighters, police officers, ski patrols, river guides, mountain guides, search and rescue teams and industrial professionals. Reach out to arrange a custom training for your group of five or more.
Contact Us
Remote Rescue Training
rescue@utah.edu | 801-581-3785
290 S 1850 E, Room 121
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Center for Emergency Program
UUCEP@utah.edu | 801-581-4512
250 S 1850 E, Room 234
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
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