This course follows a blended design where students first complete a self-paced, online component and pass an online assessment before joining the in-person Instructor-Led Training (ILT). Finally, the student will receive instruction as a trainee in the field during real-world incidents.  This course is targeted towards personnel desiring to be qualified as Medical Unit Leader (MEDL).

In the online portion of the course, students explore the knowledge and concepts required to meet the responsibilities of the Medical Unit Leader (MEDL), from mobilization to various incident changes. The ILT portion of the course provides scenario-based activities that allow participants to apply the knowledge and concepts required to meet the responsibilities as identified in the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Incident Position Standards for the MEDL. 

Activities will be evaluated using NWCG Course Skill Assessments completed by the instructors. Although there is  no final exam for this course, attendees will be evaluated on the skill assessments and active participation. Students may receive additional training after the class shadowing MEDLs during actual incidents. This is referred to as On-the-Job Training, where students are evaluated based on a position task book that incorporates expected position standards.