Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Wilderness First Aid focuses on injuries and emergencies in remote or outdoor settings. Participants learn how to treat injuries with limited supplies and stabilize patients when emergency services are not immediately available. The training supports hikers, guides, scouts, and outdoor workers facing unpredictable challenges. Emphasis is placed on improvisation, resourcefulness, and planning ahead. With real-world scenarios, participants are empowered to provide care wherever the trail leads.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understanding the principles of basic life support and performing full patient assessments
• Administering first aid for common outdoor-related injuries and illnesses
• Making informed decisions about when and how to evacuate a patient
• Managing bleeding through wound dressing and proper tourniquet application
• Constructing splints and identifying potential bone fractures
• Using thermal wraps to manage hypothermia in field conditions
• Creating a makeshift neck support for suspected spinal injuries
• Performing rescue techniques in drowning situations
• Recognizing and responding to communicable disease risks in remote areas
• Using signaling techniques and strategies when lost or awaiting rescue