Seattle First Aid Committee

Seattle First Aid Committee

The Seattle First Aid Committee offers wilderness first aid training at the introductory and advanced levels. The committee offers an equivalency certification for members with current First Aid Training. For Wilderness First Responders, the committee offers recertification courses.

introductory course

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the course most Mountaineers will take in order to learn the skills necessary to deliver first aid in a wilderness setting. The course consists of:

  1. Two 8-hour weekend classroom sessions, taught by an outside vendor, Remote Medical International ( RMI website). 
  2. Upon successful completion, the WFA badge will be awarded.

Badge you will earn

Wilderness First Aid Course

Wilderness First Aid Course Badge



ADVANCED COURSE

The Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (H-WFR) combines online coursework with five days of onsite training. The course prepares students to deliver medical assistance in a remote or wilderness setting.

The course consists of:

  1. 20 - 30 hours of online coursework
  2. Five days of onsite training
  3. Upon successful completion, the WFAR badge will be awarded.

Badge you will earn

This badge represents successful completion of our Wilderness First Responder Course, a week-long, in-depth course in wilderness medicine aimed at guides and wilderness educators.

Wilderness First Responder Course Badge



Recertification for First Responders

A Hybrid Wilderness First Responder Recertification Course is offered to participants who currently have a valid WFR or W-EMT certificate. The course consists of:

  1. Online, self-study coursework
  2. Two days of onsite training
  3. Upon successful completion, the WFR badge will be awarded.

Badge you will earn

This badge represents successful completion of our Wilderness First Responder Course, a week-long, in-depth course in wilderness medicine aimed at guides and wilderness educators.

Wilderness First Responder Course Badge


FAQ's

  • Q: How do I sign up for Basic Wilderness First Aid?
  • A: Navigate to Courses. Select the First Aid check box.

  • Q: I have First Aid or First Responder training from an accredited organization. How can I apply for equivalency at The Mountaineers?
  • A: Find the requirements and process listed in the Seattle First Aid Equivalency Guidelines.

Lights, Action, Camera!

Seattle First Aid course participants practice their skills at the Seattle Program Center. LOTS of Volunteers are needed to creatively make the first aid scenarios, for example, applying make up and playing the role of the victim. Reach out to a committee member if you'd like to volunteer at our next event.

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Seattle First Aid Committee