Wilderness First Aid {WFA}
A Wilderness First Aid or WFA certification is an introductory course to wilderness medicine. This 16-hour course is designed for interested people who have little or no experience in first aid or wilderness medicine. It is recommended for individuals who enjoy the backcountry, are responsible for others while in the backcountry, professional guides, etc. Please note: this course requires 8 hours of on-line, self-paced training which must be completed before the in-person training. An on-line exam is given AFTER both parts of the course are completed. Links will be sent upon registration.
The course provides scenarios in basic outdoor emergency medicine practices such as environmental concerns (heat, sun, cold, insects), airway management, breathing emergencies, and circulatory problems. Included are common medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures, sprains/strains, and wound care. WFA focuses on trauma with in-depth discussions and hands-on training in splinting, bleeding control, and wound management.
This WFA course includes topics such as evacuation, litter construction, backcountry communications, and decision-making.
A Wilderness First Aid certification is valid for 2 years.
Please click here for an overview, Supply List and tentative Workshop Schedule. *Please note: There is a $65 nonrefundable deposit for the Base Medical WFA course.
The course provides scenarios in basic outdoor emergency medicine practices such as environmental concerns (heat, sun, cold, insects), airway management, breathing emergencies, and circulatory problems. Included are common medical emergencies such as anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures, sprains/strains, and wound care. WFA focuses on trauma with in-depth discussions and hands-on training in splinting, bleeding control, and wound management.
This WFA course includes topics such as evacuation, litter construction, backcountry communications, and decision-making.
A Wilderness First Aid certification is valid for 2 years.
Please click here for an overview, Supply List and tentative Workshop Schedule. *Please note: There is a $65 nonrefundable deposit for the Base Medical WFA course.
Program Details
Start Date:
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Categories:
Ghost Ranch Program
Healing And Wellness
Date & Time Details:
3:00 pm Check in
10:00 am Check out
10:00 am Check out
Location:
Ghost Ranch
Address:
280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, NM, USA
Contact:
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programs@ghostranch.org
505-685-1000
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