Course basics

Course length: 16 hours over two days
Certifications: Wilderness First Aid, Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration
Certification Length: 2 years
Industry Information: Meets American Camp Association (ACA) Standards HW.2.2/ST.3.2  First Aid & Emergency Care Personnel and is an accepted Wilderness First Aid provider of the Boy Scouts of America.

who is it for?

WFA courses are designed to meet the needs of individuals who are responsible for the medical care of others in a wilderness setting, people who work in remote settings, and recreationalists who want to be prepared in the case of an emergency.   The WFA course is also beneficial people who live in remote areas or in locations that are prone to natural disasters whose aftermath may delay emergency response and for medical professionals seeking ways to apply their skills outside of the clinic setting.

What topics are covered?

Topics in the 16-hour class include patient assessment, how to provide long-term care with limited resources, the decision of when to call for more help, and treatments such as splinting, wound care and managing spine injuries. The course schedule includes classroom time as well as extensive hands-on skills practice through medical scenarios and labs.  View the full WFA course schedule.

Certification information

Successful completion is based on attendance, participation and demonstration of skill competence. Participants who meet completion requirements will receive the following certifications:
  • Wilderness First Aid
  • Epinephrine Administration

CPR Information

Unless otherwise listed, CPR is not included as part of the WFA course but is NOT required to participate in the course.  If a WFA certification is required for employment, volunteer or other responsibilities, please know that you will be required to present a valid CPR certification card along with the WFA cert to the agency/organization requesting it in order for the WFA certification to be considered valid.  You can check with your local fire station or hospital for other training options.

Additional options

If you do not see a course listed in your area or want to schedule a course specifically for your organization, please contact us for additional options and course hosting information.