2-Day (16-hour) WFA Cert

A FOUNDATION OF FIRST AID PRINCIPLES AND SKILLS

Learn how to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency medical services (EMS). With an emphasis on decision making and prevention WFA creates a solid foundation of backcountry medicine. Students are trained in the patient assessment system, managing traumatic, medical, environmental injuries/situations, anaphylaxis, and lifting/moving/extrication. This course also includes CPR/AED Training. Students should be prepared to be outside for much of this course rain, shine or snow. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Assessing & Handling Medical Emergencies & Trauma

• Stabilizing, Lifting, Moving Patients

• Techniques for Extraction & Getting Help

• Responding Calmly & Efficiently

Course Details

Stonehearth Open Learning OPPORTUNITIES (SOLO)

Founded in 1974 SOLO is the oldest, most innovative, and one of the most respected wilderness medical curricula in the United States. The SOLO curriculum has been designed to give students the skills they need to respond to emergencies “beyond the golden hour” soloschools.com