Wilderness First Aid Certification

Wilderness First Aid Class Near Seattle

Course Description

The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will help you prepare for the unexpected. This fast-paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care.

Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning. At the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

The Wilderness First Aid program is an objectives‐driven, skills‐based program. Upon completion of this program, a student must have demonstrated adequate core knowledge and skill ability. This course is designed for individuals who require or desire wilderness first aid knowledge and skills, but are not professional responders; including adventure guides, outdoor enthusiasts, camp counselors and administrators, camp participants, park and forest rangers, Boy Scouts and Scout Leaders, Merchant Mariners, and other occupations that work in a wilderness environment.

Course scenarios will take place indoors and outdoors – come prepared to work in conditions that may be wet, cold, muddy, etc.

**May also be used to update or renew your Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, depending on the organization**

Topics include:

• Patient Assessment System
• Evacuation Plans and Emergency Procedures
• CPR (on some courses)
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Shock
• Head Injuries
• Wilderness Wound Management
• Athletic Injuries
• Fracture Management
• Dislocations
• Cold Injuries
• Heat Illness
• Altitude Illness
• Lightning
• The Medical Patient
• Anaphylaxis
• Wilderness First Aid Kits

The 16- to 20-hour Wilderness First Aid course includes many advanced topics that other programs leave out such as reduction of dislocations and epinephrine administration.

Certifying Organization

Participants who successfully complete the course and perform all skills competently and without assistance will receive a certification card from ASHI that is valid for 2 years.

Pre-Requisites

None

Schedule

This 2 1/2 day comprehensive course includes an afternoon session (usually 3 p.m.-6 p.m., but refer to your confirmation packet for exact timing) followed by 2 full days of training (class generally runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break). Be prepared for indoor/outdoor classroom settings.

Lodging & Meals

Your course tuition does not include lodging or meals unless noted. Both are available in Index for an additional fee. Local camping is also available.

Class Sizes

Class size varies but is generally between 10 and 15 students.

Course Schedule and Registration

Available course dates will display on the calendar. Registration is also available by calling 425-883-9039.

Approvals & Continuing Education

This course meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirement. This course is approved by the United States Coast Guard Questions? Please send an email to [email protected] or call 425-883-9039.

*Minimum number of 8 students must be registered 30 days prior to the course or we will contact you to reschedule.