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  • Specialty & Extended Programming
  • University of Montana
  • University Hall, Room 205
  • 32 Campus Dr
  • University of Montana
  • Missoula, MT 59812
  • Phone: (406) 243-6495
  • Email: ExtendedLearningSupport@umt.edu

Course Catalog

Semester in Wilderness Medicine   

Aerie Backcountry Medicine LogoAn Aerie semester was made for college-aged, gap year, and early career individuals who want to be emergency medical technicians, wilderness EMTs, fireline EMTs, search and rescue personnel, ski patrollers, expedition medics, and backcountry guides or are considering a career in medicine. 

The Semester in Wilderness Medicine program includes the following courses:

  • ECP 332 Emergency Medical Technician and Incident Management, 5 undergraduate credits  
  • PTRM 355 Wilderness Medicine and Risk Management, 5 undergraduate credits
  • PTRM 356 Wilderness Rescue and Survival Skills, 5 undergraduate credits

Program meets in various locations (see below). Program is available for traditional letter grading only. It is the student’s responsibility to verify the transferability of courses to their degree-granting institution and intended major.

Registration for this course is required through Aerie Backcountry Medicine, www.aeriemedicine.com or 406.542.9972. The sponsoring agency charges a course registration fee.

Students wanting to earn academic credit from the University of Montana must pay an additional $465 credit recording fee below.

Title: Semester in Wilderness Medicine
Credits: 15.00
Dates: 2/1/2026 - 4/13/2026
Instructor: Aerie Backcountry Medicine/ Various
Fee: $465.00
Course meets in Costa Rica & Western Montana.
 
 

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