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Medical Mission Planning
89%
8 of 9 Correct
General Medical
75%
12 of 16 Correct
Environmental Factors
56%
5 of 9 Correct
Patient Management
55%
6 of 11 Correct
Prolonged Care
38%
3 of 8 Correct
Rescue Interface
30%
3 of 10 Correct
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The International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) offers the Wilderness Paramedic Certification (WP-C®) exam. This credential is designed for paramedics who provide emergency medical care in wilderness, remote, and austere environments where access to traditional healthcare resources may be limited. WP-C® validates the specialized knowledge and clinical decision-making skills required to assess, stabilize, and manage patients in challenging environments, often with limited equipment, prolonged transport times, and delayed access to definitive care.
The WP-C® exam focuses on the specialized knowledge and clinical judgment needed to deliver emergency care in wilderness and austere environments. Key areas of study include environmental emergencies, wilderness medicine, patient assessment, trauma management, prolonged field care, and evacuation considerations. Candidates must understand how to adapt medical interventions to challenging conditions, manage patients with limited resources, and make informed decisions when definitive care may be delayed. Earning the WP-C® certification demonstrates advanced knowledge in wilderness paramedicine and a commitment to providing effective patient care in remote and resource-limited settings.
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CP-C Candidate Handbook (April 2026)
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The WP-C® exam focuses on the specialized knowledge and clinical judgment needed to deliver emergency care in wilderness and austere environments. Key areas of study include environmental emergencies, wilderness medicine, patient assessment, trauma management, prolonged field care, and evacuation considerations. Candidates must understand how to adapt medical interventions to challenging conditions, manage patients with limited resources, and make informed decisions when definitive care may be delayed. Earning the WP-C® certification demonstrates advanced knowledge in wilderness paramedicine and a commitment to providing effective patient care in remote and resource-limited settings.
In 2023, the reported WP-C pass rate was 81%.
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