Pre-Gathering WILDERNESS FIRST AID Class
October 12th & 13th 2023
Postponed Until 2024
SOLO
LEADING OUR INDUSTRY SINCE THE LAST ICE AGE
SOLO is the oldest, most innovative, and one of the most respected wilderness medical schools in the United States.
Which is anywhere outside “The Golden Hour,” whether miles from home or just down the street (e.g., after a tornado).
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in. The training is real, gritty, and can be messy; we prepare you for real life,
All weather, all conditions from 90 above to 10 below; emergencies don’t wait for pleasant days, and neither do we.
WE’RE FOCUSED ON WILDERNESS
WE’RE VERY HANDS ON
Pre-Gathering WILDERNESS FIRST AID Class
Where: Ohana Family Camp - Pre Program to Paddlers~ SnowWalkers Gathering VT
Length: 16 hours Plus 3 hr for optional CPR Thursday evening
Certification: 2- year SOLO cert, nationally recognized.
Age Restriction: minimum age is 14
WHY take a 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 outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life.
WHO IS THE WFA FOR?
The WFA is the perfect course for the backcountry canoer, winter camper or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the American Camping Association 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.
An optional CPR class (3hr) will be held on Thursday evening)
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
WFA courses $200 ~optional CPR $45 R&B $135 Total ( incl CPR) $380.
IS THERE AN EXAM?
Yes, there is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course.
DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. You will receive a SOLO WFA certification, which is good for two years.
DOES THE WFA COUNT AS CONTINUING EDUCATION?
The WFA may give continuing ed credits (depending on the specific requirements for your certification) and is approved for recertifying SOLO’s Wilderness First Responder program.
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