At NOLS Wilderness Medicine, WUMP stands for Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals. We offer a comprehensive WUMP course designed to prepare medical professionals like EMTs, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and PAs to adapt their urban emergency care skills to remote wilderness settings.

In addition to gaining practical wilderness medicine knowledge, participants can earn CME credits and key certifications:

• Epinephrine Auto-injector Certification
• This Course Will Upgrade your EMT to a WEMT Certificaiton
• Wilderness First Responder (80 hour)

A CME (Continuing Medical Education) credit is a unit of measure that represents time spent in an accredited educational activity designed to improve the knowledge, skills, and competence of medical professionals through various CME activities. CME credits are often required for medical professionals to maintain their licenses and certifications.

Typically, 1 CME credit corresponds to one hour of participation in an accredited educational activity. However, the specific time and effort required to earn a CME credit can vary depending on the specific CME course and the accrediting body.

CME credits can be claimed by licensed healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants (PAs), and other medical professionals who participate in accredited educational activities. Family physicians, in particular, benefit from CME credits to stay updated in their field.

Yes, CME credits are essential for medical professionals as they help ensure ongoing competence, keep professionals up-to-date with the latest medical advancements, and are often required to maintain medical licenses, certifications, and professional credentials. CME courses approved by recognized organizations, such as the American Medical Association, ensure that medical professionals maintain their competency.

CME (Continuing Medical Education) credits are specific to medical professionals and focus on clinical and medical education. CEU (Continuing Education Units) credits, on the other hand, apply to a broader range of professions and educational activities outside of medicine. CME credits are essential for maintaining medical licensure, while CEUs can be used across various fields to demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) provides several benefits, including keeping healthcare professionals informed about the latest medical research and treatments, improving clinical skills, enhancing patient care, fulfilling licensing requirements, and supporting career development.
CME is particularly beneficial for those in family medicine to enhance their professional knowledge and skills.

Yes, wilderness medicine education is particularly valuable for medical professionals who may work in remote or resource-limited environments. It provides specialized training in improvising care, making decisions under challenging conditions, and managing patient care in the absence of standard medical facilities.

At NOLS, we offer CME within the context of wilderness medicine education.

Yes, Physician Assistants (PAs) can work in wilderness medicine. They are well-suited for roles in remote or austere environments, providing emergency care, preventive medicine, and managing medical conditions in the wilderness. Wilderness medicine training enhances their ability to deliver care in these unique settings.