STEP 1: Complete an application for instructor training. Include: copies of all current relevant certifications and letters of reference. Once the package is received applicants will be interviewed via telephone.
STEP 2: Successfully complete a Wilderness Medical Associates’ Wilderness First Responder or higher course. You must attend a course as a student before you will be allowed to attend the Instructor Training course.
STEP 3: Attend an Instructor Training Program (IT) either in the United States or Canada. Completion of an IT program does not ensure employment with Wilderness Medical Associates Canada. Those candidates selected as assistant instructor will be notified in writing within five working days of the IT.
STEP 4: Assist on courses. Each assistant will have an individual learning program. During this time assistants are expected to upgrade any deficient area (ie: patient contact or upgrade CPR instructor certificate.). As well, assistants must start to accumulate video tapes of their teaching and evaluations from lead instructors. Once you have sufficient experience you may petition the Quality Assurance Committee for a promotion to Lead Instructor. Generally, assistants work at least three to five courses before they are considered for Lead positions.
BECOMING AN INSTRUCTOR
Application Information - The purpose of the Instructor Training program is to provide emergency and rescue professionals with the capacity to bring the Wilderness Medical Associates Canada curriculum to their own region. Our network of over 100 instructors work world wide. These instructors are the company’s most valuable asset. Our success attests to the energy, loyalty, and ability of our instructor pool.
Becoming an instructor can be a lengthy and expensive process. As a result our instructors are talented and persistent.
