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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - Griffin Fire District Station 1

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) 16 hour course offered through Base Medical, with 8 hours of on-line self study, then an 8hour day practicum, including hands on skill practice and scenarios. A final on-line test with a passing grade of 80% or better will net the student a 2 year WFA certificate. CPR will be taught separately. First priority given to Olympia Climbing and Scrambling students (contact leader before opening date. Branch trip leaders with 2 or more leads in the past 12 months can take the class no charge (contact WFA leader).

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Bob Keranen
Bob Keranen
Primary Leader
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The Mountaineers is partnering with Base Medical to offer a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course.  This iteration of WFA is a in person hybrid course consisting of approximately 8 hours of online work including an online final exam.  The online course work must be completed prior to the May 31 practical session.  The final exam must be completed and passed with a score of 80% or higher within seven days of completing the practical portion of the course. 

Course Details

  • You will receive an email with a link to the online course work 2 weeks before the practicum day.. Online course work must be complete prior to the practical session on [date].
  • The [in person or live online] practical session of this course will be held [at the Seattle Program Center or online via Zoom] from 8 AM to 5 PM on [date].  More information about the practical course will be sent via email closer to the course date. 
  • The online final exam must be completed (80% to pass) by June 10.

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Route/Place

Griffin Fire District Station 1

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Computer or other device to access online course work
  • Pack for your normal day trip, including your 10 essentials (with 1st aid lit), sleeping pad and lunch.
  • Must dress for the weather, as much of the on-hand practicum will be taught outside.
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