Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
16 Hours of Course Work
3 year certification
Certificates: WFA + CPR + WAT
16 Hours of Course Work
3 year certification
Certificates: WFA + CPR + WAT
A Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is a great introduction to backcountry medicine for outdoor enthusiasts and beginning professionals.
Our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast, trip leader, raft guide, or land agency field staff who want more than what an urban first aid course provides. The WFA is a great introduction to wilderness medicine and basic life support skills. This training focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment of environmental illnesses, recognizing and stabilizing life threats caused by trauma, and calling for a rescue in the event of a wilderness emergency.
Hours: 16
Length: 2-3 Days
Training: CPR, WAT, WFA (2 year certification)
Prerequisite: None
Credits: College credits are available in partnership with University of Colorado – Denver. Read more here.
CEU: None