Wilderness First Aid Training

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life.

Who is the WFA for?

The WFA is the perfect course for everyone, including the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. The SOLO WFA Course meets the American Camping Association (ACA) guidelines.

What is Taught?

The WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

Who is your Instructor? 

This class is will be run by Courtney Cronin from Wild Maine Med. Courtney is a Wilderness EMT, SOLO Wilderness Medicine Instructor, and experiential educator with over 20 years of experience leading outdoor-based and international travel programs.

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