Widerness First Aid - In-person Practical Training

Field trip: Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Widerness First Aid - In-person Practical Training - Eastside Fire & Rescue Headquarters

The practical training is designed to provide opportunities to practice the skills taught in the online lessons. Base Medical Certified Instructors will verify your skills and knowledge through scenarios, skill labs, and other assessments.

  • Casual

Students are expected to fully understand the following concepts before arriving at the practical training in order to pass successfully:

  • The patient assessment triangle and each component of the triangle, especially the Primary Assessment.
  • Injuries and illnesses that require immediate treatment to save a life (these conditions are known as life threats) .
  • How to build a hypowrap and understand a hypowrap will most likely be needed for shock management, critical patients, and in cool environments.

Do not wait until the practical training to practice the skills you are learning. There are many ways you can practice these skills safely at home.

The Practical Training Information chapter in the on-line course contains the information you need for your practical training, including required equipment, scenario checklists and more.

You must demonstrate competency to obtain certification.

Eastside Fire and Rescue HQ, 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027

Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm

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Eastside Fire & Rescue Headquarters


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The in-person portion of this training is  a mixture of inside and outside experiences. You may be asked to sit or lay on the ground as part of a practice scenario.  Additionally, stage make-up (moulage) is used to represent injuries.  Please wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty.  Below is a list of items recommended for for the in-person activities:

  • Pen/Pencil and notepad
  • Gear and clothing appropriate for both indoor and outdoor activities, especially consistent with weather in the location of the in-person training.
  • Water bottle, snacks and lunch. Note the facility does not allow food and beverages in the classroom.
  • Sit pad, outdoor chair, and/or closed-cell foam pad. 
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