Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable; even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can worsen things. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good and bad outcome and maybe even save a life.

WHO IS THE WFA FOR?

The WFA is the perfect course for outdoor enthusiasts or trip leaders who want basic first-aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the Scouting America and ACA guidelines.

WHAT IS TAUGHT?

The WFA is 16 hours long (two days) and focuses on the basic skills of Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

You may also like the following events from National Wilderness Leadership Institute - NWLI:

• This July, 19th July, 08:00 am, Wilderness First Aid (WFA) in Reston

Also check out other Workshops in Reston.