Program Code: CC.WILDSURVIVAL
The Wilderness Survival & Leadership program is designed for those students who would like to pursue a variety of careers in the outdoors. Students will understand leadership, survival, and rescue in the wilderness. The certificate is part of the Wildland Fire Science Certificate.
For information contact Jordan Gulley, 503‐594‐3683 or jordan.gulley@clackamas.edu
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- evaluate hazards in the wilderness environments and take appropriate actions to ensure personal safety;
- demonstrate first aid and CPR skills used in the field;
- demonstrate the basics of land navigation;
- effectively communicate with pertinent individuals to accomplish the mission and/or incident objectives;
- lead, supervise, and direct personnel successfully at the appropriate level of organization.
Career opportunities include:
- parks and recreation
- guide services
- search and rescue
- state and federal agencies
- private organizations
- forestry jobs
- wildland firefighting
The certificate gives students the necessary skills to lead and/or participate in any program in a wide variety of settings that require leadership and competency in the outback regions of the Northwest.
