WILDERNESS COURSES
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Outback Wilderness Response – Austere Medicine Course (2 Days)
Wilderness | Rescue | Medicine
This 2-day immersive field course is designed for clinicians operating in remote, wilderness, and resource-limited settings, with a focus on practical skills, environmental challenges, and critical decision-making under pressure. Set deep in the rugged Larapinta Trail region of Central Australia, the course blends theory with hands-on scenarios in canyons, gorges, rivers, and ridgelines—where evacuation is delayed, resources are limited, and clinical judgement matters most.
Why attend?
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Train in authentic wilderness conditions
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Learn from expert paramedics and retrieval clinicians
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Expand your capability in remote care and field leadership
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Build confidence in managing complex cases without backup
Course Subjects Include:
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Austere trauma care & prolonged field treatment
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Wilderness survival techniques
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Environmental emergencies (heat, cold immersion, envenomation)
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Navigation, communications & SAR
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Helicopter & 4WD evacuation planning
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Medical decision-making in resource-scarce environments
Scenario Types:
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Gorge and canyon trauma extrication
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Cold water immersion shock and hypothermia
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Night search and rescue with patient packaging
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Remote primary survey and prolonged care
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Multi-casualty incidents with limited equipment
This course is essential for paramedics, nurses, doctors, and rescuers seeking to hone their skills where wilderness meets medicine.
Custom Wilderness Medicine & Logistical Courses – Central Australia
At Outback Wilderness Response (OWR), we specialise in designing and delivering customised wilderness medicine and remote operations courses throughout the spectacular landscapes of Central Australia. Whether you are a medical professional, outdoor leader, government agency, or adventure organisation, we can tailor training to suit your needs, team size, skill level, and objectives.
Course Duration: 1 to 14 days
Locations:
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West MacDonnell Ranges – dramatic ridgelines, hidden gorges, and iconic Larapinta Trail sections
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Chewings Ranges – rugged, remote, and rarely explored, offering challenging navigation and austere medical scenarios
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Trephina Gorge National Park – stunning open spaces, high cliffs, and sandy creek beds ideal for rescue and survival training
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Additional remote and undisclosed locations across Central Australia for advanced expedition-style training
What We Offer:
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Wilderness medicine training – trauma care, prolonged field care, environmental injuries, envenomation, and evacuation planning
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Medical & logistical operations – risk management, search & rescue coordination, remote communications, and team leadership in austere environments
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Realistic scenario-based training – conducted in diverse terrain including slot canyons, ridgelines, gorges, and desert plains
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Helicopter integration – hands-on exposure to aeromedical retrieval planning, landing zone management, and simulated winch operations
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Catering in the wilderness – nutritious, expedition-ready meals provided at remote basecamps or in-field
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Specialist trekking support – including navigation assistance, safety officers, and technical guides for challenging routes
Our team is made up of experienced wilderness paramedics, retrieval specialists, doctors, and outdoor professionals with years of operational experience in the region. We combine clinical excellence with deep local knowledge to create training that is authentic, practical, and unforgettable.
From single-day skills workshops to two-week immersive expeditions, OWR can bring your wilderness medicine training vision to life – with Central Australia’s most breathtaking and challenging landscapes as your classroom.
📞 Contact us today to discuss your group’s goals and let us design a custom course that meets your exact needs at owr@outlook.com.au or 0450835166
