This fun and engaging 2-day course is much more than your typical First Aid class!
Packed with essential information for hunters, snowmobilers, campers, hikers, outdoor enthusiasts, scouts and anyone else who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches skills to be used in outdoor emergencies when help from professional first responders may take longer than normal.
Along with classroom learning, participants spend plenty of time practicing their skills and working together in the elements to hone their abilities. This is very much a hands-on course!
This course is a perfect introduction to emergency care, and is great for those who might be interested in a career in EMS. It aligns with Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC) standards, and meets Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum.
Participants earn a 2 year certification in Wilderness First Aid from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (required program for High Adventure Scouting bases).
Some topics covered include:
- Wound Care
- Assessments
- Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Heat- and Cold-Related Emergencies
- Altitude-Related Illnesses
- Allergies and Anaphylaxis
- Burns
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- Moving Patients
Note: Students must be 13 years old or older, and participants must bring a bag lunch and snacks for each day. A waiver is required for all participants, and a parent or guardian must sign at the beginning of class for students under 18.
Class will take place regardless of weather, dress appropriately for the expected conditions. Students are required to have CPR certification as part of the Wilderness First Aid course. CPR Certification will be offered prior to the beginning of the WFA course for participants who do not already have it.
Check our Course Calendar for upcoming classes. Contact us for a solution that works with your schedule!
- Upcoming Course – Next Course coming Spring 2026 – contact us to get updates!