CERTIFIED FIRST AID TRAINING PATHWAY

Panama City - Chiriqui

Wilderness First Aid (Jungle)

OVERVIEW

Becoming professionally certified.

Course Delivery: Spanish

Course Locations: Panama City & Boquete

Course Duration: 2 Days

When help is hours away, working in tropical environments brings unique challenges: Remote locations, difficult terrain, heat, humidity, wildlife, delayed evacuation, and limited medical resources can quickly turn a minor incident into a serious emergency.

The Jungle First Aid Certification program was built to prepare you for these challenges. This program focuses on decision-making, problem solving, and managing medical emergencies when professional help may be hours away.

This is not a classroom-only first aid course.

You will learn through:

  • Realistic emergency scenarios

  • Hands-on practical training

  • Jungle-based exercises

  • Patient assessment drills

  • Evacuation planning

  • Field simulations

Upon successful completion, participants will earn internationally recognized Wilderness First Aid certification, demonstrating their ability to operate safely, responsibly, and professionally in remote tropical environments. More importantly, they will leave with genuine field experience, practical skills, and the confidence that comes from applying those skills in the environments where they matter most.

DETAILS

This is international and expert-backed learning that prepares you to lead jungle expeditions.

    • Expedition planning and route development

    • Advanced jungle navigation and movement

    • Risk assessment and decision-making in remote environments

    • Group leadership and expedition management

    • Jungle safety, emergency response, and evacuation principles

    • Communication and leadership under pressure

    • Environmental stewardship and responsible guiding practices

    • Professional guiding standards and ethics

    • Teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving in the field

  • This course is designed for individuals who intend to operate professionally in jungle environments, including:

    • Jungle and wilderness guides at the early or developing stages of their career

    • Tourism and resort operators

    • Expedition support staff and assistant leaders

    • Conservation, biodiversity, and research field personnel

    • Film and media crew operating in tropical environments

    • NGO and humanitarian workers entering remote jungle regions

    • Outdoor professionals expanding into tropical or equatorial contexts

    It is appropriate for those who are preparing to take on greater responsibility in jungle-based roles.

  • Upon successful completion, participants will receive Wilderness First Aid certification, endorsed by the International Association of Jungle Guides.

  • Graduate with the experience, judgment, and internationally aligned credentials needed to operate confidently in Central Americas remote tropical environments — while gaining firsthand experience in one of the most iconic jungle landscapes on Earth.

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    • Certification Fees

    • Certified Instructor

    • Classroom and training area fees

    • All required training aids and materials

    • Free camping site for those wishing to camp on site.

    • Food or drinks

    • Personal equipment (Kit list available once registered)

    • Transportation to / from course location.

    • Overnight accommodations (Camping on location is permitted and encouraged. Bring own camping gear).

Meet your Professional Instructor

Jungle First Aid Instructor

Jorge Fernandez is a Wilderness First Aid Instructor focused on practical emergency response and remote medical care in tropical environments. Jorge brings a vast experience of hands-on, scenario-based instruction designed to prepare students for the realities of working in remote eco-tourism and expedition settings throughout Tropical Rainforests. Jorge is a former US Military Medic, and is a licensed Medical Professional in Panama.

Jorge Fernandez

Itinerary - 2 Day Course

Day 1 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meet at 9am, registration and Introductions.

Today you will learn through expert instruction, practice and scenario-based training:

  • Scene Safety & Risk Assessment

  • Primary & Secondary Survey

  • CPR & Airway Management

  • Trauma care and stabilization

  • Medical emergencies

‍‍Class ends at 5pm. For those camping with us overnight, there will be social time together or with your instructor who loves to share his expert environmental knowledge - This will be a very interesting evening of herpetology, bio-sciences and medicinal plants. 

DAY 2 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Class begins at 9am.

Today you will learn through expert instruction, practice and scenario-based training:

  • Advanced field based trauma care and stabilization

  • Patient monitoring and evacuation planning

  • Field improvisation and leadership

  • Emergency Scenario - Work as a team to overcome and evacuate an emergency

  • Course debrief - We love feedback, and hearing what you have to say to make our training better and more valuable to you is important to us.

‍‍Class ends at 5pm. Certification is issued via email from Jungle Guides International.

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Highlights

Earn professional Certification

Participants will earn Wilderness First Aid certifications, endorsed by the International Association of Jungle Guides

Strengthen Employability and Credibility

You earn internationally recognized certifications and field experience, and employers have higher guiding standards and operational credibility

Work With International Guests and Operators

You will strengthen communication and professionalism, and employers have better alignment with global tourism standards

Create Memorable Guest Experiences

In the modern eco-tourism industry, guests knowing they are safe in your hands greatly increases their comfort level.

Pricing

Pay Interest Free Instalments

Just for you, we’ve created an interest-free payment program to spread the cost of your adventure. Choose to pay in full or spread the cost over the months leading up to your start date. You choose the duration.

​*Once registered, Jungle Guides International will set up a recurring monthly payment via Stripe. If a payment fails, you’ll receive reminders from Stripe and our team. After three failed contact attempts and no payment, your entry will be cancelled with no refund. Payment must be received in full prior to your event.

Added Bonus

All course alumni receive 10% off select products at all Wanderlust Stores in Panama. Valid membership or certification is required and must be presented when purchasing.

Pay Instalments

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3 Months - $50 / Month

Interest Free!

Pay in Full

2026 $150

2027 $150

Total Payment / Person*

*Part of your course fee goes towards subsidizing local trainees, that otherwise could not have access to international level training and certification programs.

What Sets Us Apart

01

Purposely built for the jungle

Most certifications are designed for general outdoor environments. Ours are built specifically for tropical rainforest operations, guiding, safety, and field leadership.

02

The complete jungle skillset

Master the combination of safety, ecology, interpretation, and guest experience needed to lead exceptional jungle experiences.

03

Build a career with long term impact

Gain internationally aligned credentials that help advance careers, strengthen local communities, and support long-term conservation.