SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) $200: The two-day SOLO Wilderness First Aid course is ideal for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts who regularly spend time in the outdoors one hour or more from definitive care. This includes hikers, climbers, paddlers, bikers, skiers, camp counselors, scouts, surveyors, archaeologists, and parents of active children – anyone who wants to feel more independent, empowered and capable during outdoor pursuits*. This course meets American Camping Association guidelines. Contact us to schedule a course, or view our upcoming courses.

*Those who engage in more challenging or remote outings are encouraged to take the SOLO Wilderness First Responder course.

WHAT IS INCLUDED? Course fee of $200 includes instruction, training materials, and SOLO WFA certification fee. Certification is good for two years, and you recertify by taking the course again. The WFA can also be used to recertify the SOLO Wilderness First Responder. SOLO Basic CPR is available as an optional adjunct – usually taught at the end of Day One – for an additional $40.

WHAT IS TAUGHT? The WFA curriculum focuses on: Prevention, Response and Assessment, Initial Life Threats, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING? WFA students are asked to bring clothing suitable for getting dirty and appropriate for being active outside much of the day (i.e. rolling around on the ground pretending to be injured, and kneeling next to mock patients). They should also bring additional outdoor layers to use for building splints, etc. Meals are not included. A complete packing list and directions are sent to students upon registration.