What is wilderness first aid?
Wilderness first aid, or “WFA”, is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. This is defined as being an hour or more away from advanced care. WFA courses are intended for anyone planning a remote high adventure, from lay responders to medical professionals.
Who needs WFA?
Youth (14 years old and up) and adult Scout leaders are encouraged to take a 16-hour WFA course based on the specific curriculum developed by Scouting America, which includes a management dimension that most course fail to address. Participants will likely find it the most valuable program they’ll ever take.
Course Details: January 10-11, 2026:
- Registration closes on Friday, January 2nd
Course Title: Wilderness & Remote First Aid (American Red Cross)
Location: LaSalle Council Service Center
1340 South Bend Ave. South Bend, IN 46617
Time Commitment: 16 hour Classroom training with some outdoor scenarios
More Details: www.LaSalleCouncil.org/Event/WRFA_0126
You may also like the following events from LaSalle Council, Scouting America:
- This Friday, 9th January, 06:00 pm, 100 Hearts in 100 Days - Training 2 in South Bend
- Next Friday, 16th January, 05:00 pm, Camp Tamarack's Klondike Derby 2026 in Jones
- This month, 19th January, 12:00 pm, MLK Day Of Service for LaSalle Council, Scouting America in South Bend, Indiana
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