Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
We currently have 29 Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses in our schedule. See them all.
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, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. 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 outdoor enthusiast 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 ACA 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 - see course outline in sidebar.
WHERE AND WHEN IS IT HELD?
The WFA is held around the world throughout the year. See Shedule.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The total price will vary depending on the sponsoring organization and what amenities (e.g. room and board) they include. The Course Schedule may list the specific price for each course, or sponsor information will be provided. WFA courses taught at the SOLO campus cost $160 (tuition only).
WHAT ABOUT ROOM AND BOARD?
This is also up to the sponsoring organization.
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.
Advanced Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
WHO IS THE AWFA COURSE FOR?
For anyone who wants more than Wilderness First Aid, but not as much as Wilderness First Responder, such as river guides.
WHAT IS TAUGHT?
Building on the WFA, the AWFA course goes into greater depth on the basic first aid subjects, emphasizes leadership skills, and presents new skills such as building improvised litters and litter carrying.
WHERE AND WHEN IS IT HELD?
Around the world throughout the year—click the schedule link at the top of the page to go to our course calendar.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The total price will vary depending on the sponsoring organization and what amenities (e.g. room and board) they include.
WHAT ABOUT ROOM AND BOARD?
This is up to the sponsoring organization. Click the course schedule link at the top of the page for more info on each course.
IS THERE AN EXAM?
Yes, there is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there is a written test at the end of the course.
DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. You will receive a SOLO AWFA certification, which is good for two years.
DOES THE AWFA COUNT AS CONTINUING EDUCATION?
It can be used to recertify SOLO's or any other 72+-hour WFR certification.
WFA Courses in the near future
9/4/2010 - 9/5/2010 
Nantahala Outdoor Center / SOLO Southeast
13077 Highway 19W
Bryson City, NC 28713
Contact Name: Gil Schweitzer
Telephone: 828-488-7213
Email: solo@noc.com
Website: http://www.solosoutheast.com/
Note: Call for more information. CPR is available
Registration:
This course offered by Nantahala Outdoor Center / SOLO Southeast. Please contact them directly for registration information.
AMC - Knubble Bay Camp
Jewett Road
Georgetown, ME 04548
Contact Name: Gail Fensom
Telephone: 603-244-2500
Email: gailrond@comcast.net
Website: http://amckbc.org/
Note: $175 Tuition includes Breakfast and dinner and lodging. No lunch.
Registration:
This course offered by AMC - Knubble Bay Camp. Please contact them directly for registration information.
Central Wyoming College
2405 Glenwood, Suite 124
Jackson, WY 83001
Telephone: 307-733-7425
Email: marilynn.d@gmail.com
Website: http://www.cwc.edu/
Note: $185 Tuition, includes CPR.
Registration:
This course offered by Central Wyoming College. Please contact them directly for registration information.
Florida State College
10026 Plank Lane
Jacksonville, FL 32220
Contact Name: Carolyn Woods
Telephone: 904-548-4490
Email: cwoods@fccj.edu
Website: http://www.fscj.edu/mydegree/index.html
Note: $155 Tuition for WFA, $255 Tuition for WFR Review, includes CPR.
Registration:
This course offered by Florida State College. Please contact them directly for registration information.
Mohican Outdoor Center
50 Camp Road
Blairstown, NJ 07825
Telephone: 908-362-5670
Email: mohican@mindspring.com
Website: http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/lodges/mohican/
Note: Call or email for more information.
Registration:
This course offered by Mohican Outdoor Center. Please contact them directly for registration information.
Chattahooche Nature Center
9135 Willeo Rd
Roswell / Atlanta, GA 30075
Contact Name: Amy Bram
Telephone: 770-992-2055 x 222
Email: adultprograms@chattnaturecenter.org
Website: http://chattnaturecenter.org/index.html
Note: Call or email for more information, CPR is available first evening for $35.
Registration:
This course offered by Chattahooche Nature Center. Please contact them directly for registration information.
SOLO
621 Tasker Hill Road
Conway, NH 03818
Telephone: 603-447-6711
Email: info@soloschools.com
Website: http://www.soloschools.com
Note: $160 Tuition only. No lodging or meals.
Registration:
This course is run on-site at SOLO's Conway, NH campus.Download our registration form.
Gerry Brache
333 Back Ridge Road
Orland, ME 04472
Telephone: 207-469-0059
Email: clearblue-sky@hotmail.com
Note: $165 Tuition Only. Call or e-mail for more information.
Registration:
This course offered by Gerry Brache. Please contact them directly for registration information.
Green Mountain Club
4711 Waterbury - Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Telephone: 802-244-7037 x 10
Email: pantosketcham@greenmountainclub.org
Website: http://www.greenmountainclub.org/
Note: Call or email for more information.
Registration:
This course offered by Green Mountain Club. Please contact them directly for registration information.
Indiana University Outdoor Adventures
Eigenmann Hall, Room 020 1900 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
Telephone: 812-855-2231
Email: dcalvin@indiana.edu
Website: http://imu.indiana.edu/iuoa/trips.shtml
Note: $160 Tuition only. Call or e-mail for more information.
Registration:
This course offered by Indiana University Outdoor Adventures. Please contact them directly for registration information.
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA 16669
Telephone: 814-863-2000 x 7510
Email: mxm51@psu.edu
Website: http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/rptm/shavers/
Note: Call or email for more information.
Registration:
This course offered by Shaver's Creek Environmental Center. Please contact them directly for registration information.
SOLO
621 Tasker Hill Road
Conway, NH 03818
Telephone: 603-447-6711
Email: info@soloschools.com
Website: http://www.soloschools.com
Note: $160 Tuition only. No lodging or meals.
Registration:
This course is run on-site at SOLO's Conway, NH campus.Download our registration form.
We currently have 29 Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses in our schedule. See them all.
