Advanced WFA
Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA)
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Length: 4 Days
Certification: Two (2) Year SOLO Certification
Age Restriction: The Minimum Age is sixteen (16) years old.
ADVANCED WILDERNESS FIRST AID (AWFA)
This course is designed for summer camp instructors, outdoor guides, and professionals leading extended trips in remote wilderness settings where medical assistance may be significantly delayed. It provides comprehensive first aid training beyond basic emergency care, equipping participants with essential skills to assess and manage injuries, illnesses, and environmental emergencies in multi-day settings. Ideal for forest guides, trail guides, and outdoor educators. The training ensures they can provide effective patient care and coordinate evacuations when necessary. AWFA courses specifically cater to individuals leading half-, full-, or short multi-day trips in areas with reliable cell or satellite phone service but where outside assistance may still be delayed for hours. Graduates often work as summer camp leaders, trip leaders in college outdoor programs, residential camps, or as instructors and guides in wilderness activities. SOLO's WAFA course ensures participants are well-prepared to handle medical situations in remote settings, fostering both confidence and competence in wilderness first aid.
Course Overview - 4-Day Structure
Day 1: Introduction & Foundational Skills
Differences between wilderness and standard emergency care
Medicolegal considerations
Patient assessment system (primary & secondary surveys, SOAP notes)
Shock and long-term patient care
Wound management, bleeding control, infection prevention, and burns
Day 2: Trauma & Environmental Considerations
Musculoskeletal injuries, head & chest trauma
Fractures, sprains, dislocations, and splinting techniques
Environmental emergencies: drowning, hypothermia, frostbite
Day 3: Environmental & Medical Emergencies
Heat-related illnesses, lightning strikes, bites & stings
Medical emergencies: cardiac issues, diabetes, poisoning, respiratory distress, seizures, strokes
Day 4: Practical Applications & Certification
Lifting, moving, and transportation techniques
Personal preparedness & leadership
Mock rescue scenarios and final testing for certification
Please contact us for more information about our Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) course.