Wilderness First Aid

Time Commitment:

• In-Person Learning (~16+ Hours)
  • Learners participate in two days of in-person training.
• E-Learning
  • Mandatory (~ 1.5 Hours): All learners will need to register on Wilderness Medical Associates International’s Learning Management System to complete pre-course paperwork (i.e. waiver forms) and pre-course preparation activities.
  • Optional (up to 9+ Hours): Registering in the LMS also gives students access to optional online e-learning activities to enhance comprehension of the material. Many students have found that completing the online activities better prepared them for hands-on practice during the class.

Certifications Offered:
To earn certification, students must meet the criteria set forth in WMA International’s  Functional Position Description as well as the minimum WFA performance and testing standards by the last day of course.

• “Wilderness First Aid & Adult CPR/AED” valid for 3 years (Wilderness Medical Associates)
• California Courses (available upon request at no additional cost):
  • Pediatric CPR/AED addition to certification above (valid for 3 years)
  • California State Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training Certificate valid for 2 years (Wilderness Medical Associates; eligible for state certification)

Included Materials:

• Wilderness First Aid Field Guide
• SOAP Notebook
• Wilderness and Rescue Medicine Textbook

• Must be at least 16 years old. Younger ages considered for private groups.
• Must be able to meet minimum requirements outlined in the WMA International  Functional Position Description.