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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - 11 May 2025

First Aid Course

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) at Tacoma Program Center (Base Medical).

Contacts

Scott Schissel
Scott Schissel
Leader
This course is set up for the 2025 Tacoma Basic Climbing Course.  DO NOT SIGN UP..unless you are part of that class. 
This Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification course is delivered in a hybrid format, with an online component, a practical hands on training component, and a final assessment.
Part One: Online Learning (You will be sent a link about two weeks out, to log in and start up)
Once you sign up, you can get started right away. All lectures are video-based and the course can be taken at your own pace as long as you finish by the deadline. Review as many times as necessary. 
Note: Please contact me if you do not receive the online link within the two week window!


Part Two: Hands On Practical Training (In Person at Clubhouse 11 May 2025, 0800-1800)
The practical training focuses on the hands-on skills necessary to gain certification and is coordinated by a Base Medical Certified Instructor.


Part Three: Final Assessment
The Final Assessment is conducted online after the practical training and includes the final exam. The final exam must be passed with an 80% or higher. 
Note: Once course is paid there is no refund. Money is paid to base medical per person to gain access to online portion of learning.

If you have any questions about the course, please contact the course leader,  Scott Schissel - Scott.schissel8845@gmail.com

Badges you will earn:

Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

Roster
Required Equipment

This course 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 this course:

Pen/Pencil and notepad

First Aid Kit

Gear and clothing appropriate for varying weather.

Gear and clothing appropriate the the activity you participate in with the Mountaineers.

Water bottle, snacks, lunch, coffee mug, etc.

Sit pad, outdoor chair, closed-cell foam pad. 

Course Materials

There are no materials for this course.