In the Event of a Medical Emergency

If you experience a medical emergency while on the trail, contact our 24/7 emergency hotline immediately.

Our specialist wilderness paramedics are extensively trained in managing critical incidents and search and rescue operations in remote, challenging environments. Upon receiving your call, our team will rapidly assess your situation and deploy the most appropriate response.

Depending on the location, terrain, and severity of the emergency, we can access you using a variety of methods, including rapid-response helicopters, specialized 4WD vehicles, and foot patrols. Our priority is to reach you quickly, provide immediate advanced medical care, and coordinate safe evacuation if necessary.

With Outback Wilderness Response, you are never alone — expert help is just a call away, wherever your adventure takes you.

Medical Evacuation Notice

In the event of a medical emergency, the Participant (hereinafter referred to as "the Client") can contact the Outback Wilderness Response 24/7 Emergency Hotline on 0450835166

Outback Wilderness Response (hereinafter referred to as "OWR) maintains a specialized team of licensed wilderness paramedics and remote-area rescue personnel trained to respond to medical emergencies and search and rescue operations in remote and challenging environments. Upon receipt of an emergency call, the Company shall undertake an initial remote assessment based on the information provided by the Client or third-party caller.

Following assessment, OWR, at its sole discretion, shall deploy an appropriate emergency response team utilizing available means of access, including but not limited to:

• Aeromedical Evacuation: Deployment of helicopter transport with qualified flight paramedics, subject to weather conditions, terrain accessibility, and third-party aviation service availability.

• 4WD Ground Access: Dispatch of four-wheel drive medical response vehicles equipped for remote area operations.

• On Foot Hiking Rescue: Deployment of qualified personnel on foot with portable medical equipment in situations where vehicular or aerial access is impracticable or unsafe.

The Client acknowledges and agrees that emergency response times may be affected by factors outside OWR's control, including but not limited to adverse weather conditions, terrain obstacles, communications failures, staff availability or aviation restrictions. OWR makes no guarantee, express or implied, as to response times or successful retrieval in all circumstances.

The Client further acknowledges that while OWR will use best efforts to provide timely medical assistance and evacuation services, ultimate responsibility for personal safety remains with the Client. The Client is strongly advised to maintain appropriate personal travel insurance that includes coverage for medical evacuation and remote rescue operations.

By engaging the services of Outback Wilderness Response, the Client accepts and understands the inherent risks associated with wilderness activities and emergency response operations.

At Outback Wilderness Response, we are committed to equipping individuals, outdoor leaders, and healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to respond effectively to medical emergencies in remote and challenging environments. Our training programs are designed to meet the highest standards of wilderness medicine education, combining expert instruction with practical, real-world scenarios.

We proudly offer two core training programs:

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Wilderness Emergency Responder Course

The Wilderness Emergency Responder course is our comprehensive, foundational training program for those seeking to develop advanced medical skills for remote and austere environments.

This course is ideal for hikers, adventure guides, outdoor instructors, expedition teams, and emergency personnel operating in backcountry settings. It prepares participants to manage medical emergencies when access to traditional medical care is delayed by hours or even days.

Key topics include:

• Patient assessment in remote environments

• Trauma management (bleeding control, fractures, spinal injuries)

• Medical emergencies (cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, allergic reactions)

• Wilderness wound care and infection prevention

• Environmental injuries (hypothermia, heatstroke, dehydration, altitude sickness)

• Improvised splinting, bandaging, and evacuation techniques

• Prolonged field care and delayed evacuation planning

• Communication and coordination with rescue services

• Navigation and survival considerations during medical emergencies

The course blends theoretical instruction with hands-on simulations to ensure participants can confidently assess, stabilize, and manage patients until professional help is available or evacuation can be arranged.

Graduates receive certification in Wilderness Emergency Response.

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Wilderness Trauma Course

The Wilderness Trauma course is an advanced-level training designed specifically for individuals who may face high-risk, trauma-intensive situations in remote settings.

This intensive program focuses on the critical management of severe injuries and life-threatening emergencies, providing participants with the skills necessary for rapid intervention and stabilization under extreme conditions.

Key topics include:

• Advanced hemorrhage control (including tourniquets and hemostatic agents)

• Airway management in wilderness environments

• Management of spinal and head injuries

• Chest injuries and trauma interventions

• Shock recognition and treatment

• Burns management in remote areas

• Advanced splinting and immobilization techniques

• Multi-casualty incident management

• Improvised medical care when standard equipment is unavailable

• Critical decision-making and evacuation prioritization

• Aeromedical Evacuation preparation

This course is essential for those operating in high-risk wilderness activities, remote expeditions, or emergency services roles where advanced trauma care is required.
Participants will engage in high-fidelity, scenario-based training designed to simulate real-world wilderness trauma conditions.

Upon successful completion, participants are awarded a certification in Wilderness Trauma Response.

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Tailored Training Solutions

Recognizing that different groups and organizations have unique operational needs, Outback Wilderness Response also offers customized training programs.

We work closely with corporate groups, adventure tour operators, search and rescue teams, and individual adventurers to design bespoke courses that focus on their specific environments, team experience levels, and risk profiles. Whether you require a condensed introductory course, advanced trauma response training, or a course integrating specific equipment and operational protocols, we can deliver a program that meets your goals.

Tailored courses can cover:

• Specialized environmental risks (desert, alpine, tropical)

• High-altitude medical training

• Expedition medical team training

• Remote site-specific emergency planning

• Incident management and evacuation logistics

All custom courses are developed and delivered by experienced wilderness medical educators and are available throughout Australia.

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Prepare to Respond. Train to Save Lives.

When emergencies happen in remote locations, training makes the difference. Whether you are a solo adventurer, a team leader, or an organization responsible for others’ safety, our wilderness medical training empowers you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to save lives when every second counts.

Enroll today and become a trusted responder in the wilderness