Professional Outdoor Certifications

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Wilderness Medicine Certifications

Master wilderness emergency care with the Adventure Leadership Institute’s Wilderness Medicine Certification Classes. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, a professional guide or a medical responder our courses provide essential skills for handling emergencies in remote and challenging environments.

SOLO Wilderness First Aid 

  • Introduction to managing medical emergencies in backcountry environments
  • Training in techniques such as soft tissue injury management, proper splinting, and immobilization
  • Emphasis on practical skills for initial response and stabilization

SOLO Wilderness First Responder

  • Focus on managing medical emergencies in wilderness settings
  • Comprehensive training from basic life support to long-term patient care with minimal resources
  • 80-hour intensive medical course

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Climbing Certifications

Elevate your climbing expertise and become a certified instructor with the Adventure Leadership Institute’s PCIA Certification Classes. Our comprehensive programs are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach and facilitate climbing activities safely and effectively.

PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor Certification 

  • Embark on a journey to master indoor climbing instruction.
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of teaching climbing skills, risk management and technical know-how in an indoor setting.
  • Upon successful completion, you’ll be recognized as a PCIA Certified Climbing Wall Instructor, ready to inspire and lead climbers in their vertical pursuits.

PCIA Single Pitch Climbing Instructor Certification 

  • Take your passion for climbing to new heights.
  • Focus on teaching essential sport climbing techniques, from gear placement to movement skills.
  • As a PCIA Certified Sport Climbing Instructor, you’ll have the credentials to guide students in outdoor sport climbing environments with confidence and competence.

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Whitewater Certifications

Navigate the rapids of river leadership with the Adventure Leadership Institute’s ACA Certification Classes. Our dynamic programs are crafted to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge to guide and rescue in aquatic environments safely and effectively.

ACA Raft Guide Training Certification 

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of river dynamics, guest management and safety protocols in a variety of river settings.
  • Develop the technical skills necessary for effective raft control and maneuvering.
  • Upon successful completion, you’ll be recognized as an ACA Certified Raft Guide, ready to lead thrilling river adventures.

ACA White Water Rescue Certification 

  • Focus on mastering white water rescue techniques, from swift water dynamics to emergency response.
  • Learn the critical skills of hazard recognition, rescue equipment use, and rescue scene management.
  • As an ACA Certified Whitewater Rescue professional, you’ll possess the knowledge to manage rescue situations with precision and skill.

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