Wilderness First Aid Certification
Wilderness First Aid Certification
2-Day (16-hour) WFA Cert
A FOUNDATION OF FIRST AID PRINCIPLES AND SKILLS
Learn how to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS). With an emphasis on decision making and prevention WFA creates a solid foundation of backcountry medicine. Students are trained in the patient assessment system, managing traumatic, medical, environmental injuries/situations, anaphylaxis, and lifting/moving/extrication. This course also includes CPR/AED Training. Students should be prepared to be outside for much of this course rain, shine or snow.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessing & Handling Medical Emergencies & Trauma
Stabilizing, Lifting, Moving Patients
Techniques for Extraction & Getting Help
Responding Calmly & Efficiently
Course Details
WHAT IS INCLUDED . . .
Price includes American Red Cross CPR & AED Certificate; good for 2 years - pending successful completion
SOLO Wilderness First Aid Certificate; good for 2 years - pending successful completion
Prerequisites . . .
Must be 18 years of age or 14 years old with parent/guardian participating in course
Dates . . .
04/12-13/2025
06/14-15/2025
08/09-10/2025
10/18-19/2025
We also offer private Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses for organizations, companies, and groups; a minimum of six participants is required. Contact us for more info.
Equipment . . .
A gear list will be emailed to you when you register
Logistics . . .
In-Persoon, Two-Day Course, 8 AM to 5 PM
Buena Vista, CO exact location TBD
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We can travel to your location for private Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses Contact us for more info.
Additional Information . . .
This course is pass/fail
100% attendance is mandatory
Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations, hands-on activities and written quizzes throughout the course
Max Client to Guide Ratio . . .
15 Clients : 1 Instructor
Stonehearth Open Learning OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO)
Founded in 1974 SOLO is the oldest, most innovative, and one of the most respected wilderness medical curricula in the United States. The SOLO curriculum has been designed to give students the skills they need to respond to emergencies “beyond the golden hour” soloschools.com
