Wilderness First Aid
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WFA courses are best for people taking half or full-day trips, traveling with reliable cell phone coverage, and where outside assistance is available within a few hours.
This course is an introduction to wilderness expedition medicine. an introduction to wilderness expedition medicine, focusing on general concepts, basic anatomy, physiology/pathophysiology, assessment, & treatment.
Many WFA graduates return to take a longer, more intensive course.
Certifications Included in WFA Courses
- Wilderness Basic First Aid
- Injectable Epinephrine
- ± Adult and Child WCPR & AED
WMTC WFA certification is valid for a maximum of three (3) years. There is no grace period.
To recertify your WFA, complete another WFA course. Consider upgrading to a Wilderness First Responder certification.
Standard & hybrid courses are available
Standard WFA
👥 In-person Session
3 days (26+ hours)
± evening session*
*depends on CPR/AED options
Hybrid WFA
💻 Online Module
8+ hours
👥 In-person Session
2 days (18+ hours)
1-2 evening sessions*
Upcoming Courses
See what our graduates say about us
"My WFA course gave me a process to follow in stressful emergency situations so that I didn’t absolutely freeze. Do it!"
"Taking WMTC’s WFA course really made me want to take WFR."
"If someone is in the outdoors a lot or simply wants to expand knowledge from a basic CPR first aid class. I didn’t fully realize how much new and detailed information was in this course compared to a 2-3 hour basic CPR first aid class."
"After this course, I’m prepared to help injured or sick people in the backcountry and have gained a new sense of confidence in myself."
"I went from knowing CPR and calling 911 to an entirely new level where I can actually make a difference in a wide range of challenging backcountry situations. Thanks, WMTC."
"It goes into much more depth than similar WFA courses, and I highly recommend it even if you don’t travel in remote areas. The education I received from WMTC is comprehensive and highly professional. Robust curriculum."
"Taking this class made me feel significantly more confident that I would be able to take care of myself or someone else in a wilderness situation if something went wrong. When I’m outdoors I feel like it’s very easy to think about everything that could possibly go wrong, and having a better idea of the real risks and knowing how I could respond to them helps a lot."
