Wilderness First Aid Training with Laura Hand and Isabel Chavez – G24100502
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.
Instructors
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Isabel Chavez
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Laura HandLaura Hand is the Outdoor Adventures and Wellness Manager at Ghost Ranch. With over 30 years of personal training, outdoor and public education experience, a BS in Outdoor Education/Kinesiology, and an MS in Education, she is uniquely qualified for this position.
Laura specializes in developing curriculum and activities that provide enjoyable, informational, and meaningful growth experiences for all participants; sharing her experience, knowledge, and joy of safely moving through the outdoor environment is her passion.
Because safety is at the forefront of all life adventures, Laura is certified and practices most first aid skills, including Basic First Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and Wilderness First Responder.
When not working, Laura enjoys spending outside time with her teenage children who have grown up way too fast!