Onsite: Apr 20 - May 15, 2026
Location: Bellingham Wa
Certifications: REMT (RMT), NREMT (NREMT), HCP CPR/AED (ECSI) MCPIC (US Coast Guard)
Call +1 (360) 935-1164
or email info@remotemedicaltraining.com to be added to the course waitlist once it is sold out.
The Remote Emergency Medical Technician (REMT™) course meets and exceeds wilderness medical standards by covering all Wilderness EMT (WEMT) curriculum, while also incorporating select higher-level capabilities. This hands-on, intensive training course educates students in a wide range of skills and real-world scenarios. Students receive the EMT certification through the National Registry of EMT’s.
Overview:
The REMT™ enables participants to successfully work as an EMT in a wide variety of environments. REMT™ curriculum educates students on high-level medical skills and topics that include advanced wound closure (suturing and stapling), foley catheterization, antibiotic therapy, IV administration, sick call and primary care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and childbirth.
Additionally, the course covers travel medicine, telemedicine, medical kit integration, lifting and moving patients, advanced airway management, oxygen administration, shock, thoracic trauma, head injuries, dental emergencies, musculoskeletal injuries, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, mass-casualty incidents, anaphylaxis, cold and heat emergencies, altitude, immersion, submersion, and more.
COURSE DURATION: 26 days, Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm. One night each week will involve an evening commitment for night scenarios.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS:
Students will be required to complete a minimum of 8-12 hours of clinical rotations while on course. Required Immunizations for by first day of course:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
- Tetanus
- PPD (tuberculosis) within six months of course start date
CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED:
REMT™ (RMT),
EMT (NREMT)*,
Healthcare Provider CPR/AED (ECSI).
*Please note that upon successful completion of Remote Medical Training's REMT course, students will receive a REMT certification and become eligible to take the NREMT certification exam. Successful completion of the NREMT exam will be required to become a nationally-registered EMT. For more information about the steps necessary to earn a NREMT certification, follow this link: nremt.org.
RECERTIFICATION INTERVAL:
REMT™: Three years
CPR: Two years
PREREQUISITES:
- 18+ years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift 250 pounds with assistance
- A copy of government-issued photo ID
COURSE FORMAT:
Non-Residential: food and lodging are not included with this course. Students should expect to spend at least one weekend on a clinical rotation.
Remote Medical Training HQ - Bellingham, WA
909 Squalicum Way, Suite 103
Remote Medical Training HQ is located in the Squalicum Lofts Business Park in Bellingham, WA. This facility has direct access to Squalicum Creek Park and the city of Bellingham’s vast trail network. The trail system allows access to water, beach and adverse terrain settings. The Bellingham facility has a large classroom, as well as space for conducting smaller breakout sessions. Squalicum Lofts provides the perfect location to conduct realistic training scenarios in an urban setting, while maintaining a remote and wilderness feel.