Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Wilderness First Aid is taught by experienced wilderness and emergency medical providers from Base Medical. The course includes an independent first aid certification good for two years that is recognized nationally; graduates will be awarded the Wilderness First Aid badge. 

Course Introduction 

These online wilderness medicine lessons are the foundational theory component for all WFA courses. 

The following must be sequentially completed in order to gain certification:

1.   The 8-10 hours of online lessons. These wi1l be available 2 weeks before the in-person practical training and *must* be completed 24 hours before the in-person practical training.
2.  The 8 or more hours of in-person, hands-on practical training. 
3.  The 2 hour online final assessment. This will become available 24-48 hours after the in-person, practical training and *must* be completed with a 80% or above passing score within 30 days. Students have the ability to retake the final assessment within the 30 day window.

Students will also need to complete the no-cost Low-Impact Recreation Course, pass the quiz, and receive the Low-Impact Recreation badge in order to graduate.

Cancellation Notice:

• Prior to 03/31/2024: 100% refund minus $10 club fee.
• Between 04/01/2024 and 04/06/2024: 50% refund minus $10 club fee.
• On or after 04/07/2024: no refunds provided.
• Course must be completed sequentially.
  • In order to attend the in-person training, the on-line sessions need to be 100% complete.
  • In order to attempt the final assessment, the in-person training must have been completed successfully.
  • No refunds will be provided if a student neglects to complete any part of the complete or if a student completes the entire course but fails to complete the Low-Impact Recreation Course.
  • There are no make-ups for this course. Students need to be confident they can attend the full day, in-person training.

This course does *not* include CPR or AED training.