SOLO Wilderness First Aid Certification

The WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to be prepared with a basic level of first aid training for time spent in remote locations. Pre-registration is required!

The WFA is 16 hours long (two days) and will meet each day from 8:30am to 5:30pm with an hour for lunch. Course content will focus on the following basic skills:

Response and assessment
Musculoskeletal injuries
Environmental emergencies
Soft tissue injuries
Medical emergencies
The WFA certification is good for 2 years. Current CPR certification is not required at the WFA level but is recommended as a complimentary skill set.


An email will be sent prior to the course with additional information. You may also contact Jon Dent at amRlbnQxIHwgdWFrcm9uICEgZWR1 or 330-972-7357 with any course related questions.

If you are having difficulty registering online, please reference our step-by-step registration instructions.

$200 members / $235 non-members

visit uakron.edu/rec/adventure for more information!

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