First Aid Course
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
The Wilderness First Aid course (formerly MOFA) is normally a 16 hour program plus a scenario practice session, and provides participants with a nationally recognized certification for basic backcountry first aid and emergency response.
- Sat, Jan 1, 2022 - Sat, Dec 31, 2022
- Committee: Foothills First Aid Committee
- Members: $240.00 Guests: $300.00
- Availability: FULL, 10 on waitlist (124 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Joining the waitlist is encouraged - if there is sufficient interest, we'll add more dates.
The Mountaineers Wilderness First Aid course (formerly MOFA) normally consists of two parts. To finish the course and receive the Wilderness First Aid badge, participants must usually complete both of the following:
WFA Wilderness First Aid - two 8-hour lectures
WFA Scenarios - a 2-3 hour hands-on scenarios practice session
During 2020 and 2021, a modified version has been offered. See those courses for details.
Wilderness First Aid is taught by experienced wilderness and emergency medical providers from Remote Medical International (RMI). The course includes an independent certification that is recognized nationally. Your course fee covers the cost of this instruction.
WFA Scenarios is a hands-on practical session at an outdoor location to test your skills after completing the Wilderness First Aid course. Register for a scenario date that occurs after your WFA course. Completion of the lectures and the scenarios session are required to receive your badge in the Mountaineers system. You may not do these out of order.
Equivalency notes: Some requirements may be waived or equivalency granted to individuals who have current backcountry medical certifications or extensive experience in providing medical care in remote or austere environments. Contact the course leader if you meet these requirements. You will have to provide proof of your certification and/or experience and may still be required to complete the Scenarios portion of the class to receive credit. Urban and front-country medical training alone is not sufficient to meet this requirement, even with advanced education and experience.
Badges you will earn:
This course has no scheduled activities.
Just regular study materials such as a pen, and clothing suitable for outdoor exercises.
You must register for this course to see course materials.