Wilderness First Aid
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American Safety & Health Institute Wilderness First Aid Courses
Wilderness First Aid (first day): This 8 hour section covers response, care and management of serious emergencies in remote settings where emergency medical services will not be readily available (longer than 30 minutes and possibly hours). (*please call us if you only want to learn this first half of the WFA Class )
"Wilderness Emergency Care" by Steve Donelan is included in the fee for participants who sign up for this 2 day WFA Class. It is an excellent resource book and the recommended manual for this class.
(if only taking the 1 day WFA-Recertification class, this book is available for purchase at $20)
This class covers the following topics:
> Initial Preparations, First Aid Kit and PPG
> Basic Anatomy/Physiology, Body Systems
> Accident Scene Safety, Risk Factors
> Assessment of Illness/Injury and Plan of Action
> Treatment of Shock and other Medical Emergencies
> Biological Hazards and Response
> Environmental Hazards and Response
> Integumentary Injuries and Care
> Musculoskeletal Injuries and Care
> Behavioral/Psychiatric Emergencies and Response
> Evacuation Considerations
Please note: CPR & use of an AED are not a part of this class. We will discount the CPR class by $10.00 if taken
before or after a Wilderness Class.
There are a few certifying bodies for Wilderness First Aid. If you need a specific wilderness certification for any reason, please check with your employer to make sure this class will meet your needs.
WFA (second day): This next 8 hour section is a continuation of the first day and covers more advanced topics, decision-making, strategy and leadership issues, as well as, practice scenarios. The primary focus of this half is on the continuation of care in more challenging/stressful situations where professional help may be significantly delayed for many hours or even days. Many of the first aid techniques discussed should be used only as a last resort, and not in urban settings when EMS is available within minutes.
This second half of the class covers the following topics:
> Psychological Aspects of Leadership/Strategy under Duress
> Drinking Water Treatment and Safety
> Advanced Patient Assessment
> Report Writing
> Serious Biological & Environmental Hazards and Response
> Serious Integumentary & Musculoskeletal Injuries and Care
> Traction Splint Options
> Stretcher Construction & Emergency Shelter Construction
> Advanced Evacuation Considerations
Wilderness First Aid class includes scenario practice and a performance evaluation, as well as, a written examination. Minimum age for class is 14.
The certification issued is the:
American Safety & Health Institute Wilderness First Aid - 3 year Certification - ($150)*
Both halves of the classes are "class-room" based and intended for anybody involved in outdoor activities. No previous medical training is required. Also, camping orientation and survival technique topics are not covered in this course.
We do not offer Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician classes at this time as these need to be conducted in outdoor settings.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the Wilderness First Aid class or certifications.
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*This certification is accepted by the Boy Scouts of America for Wilderness First Aid and the class is discounted to $125 for Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leaders & Members, Youth Group Leaders and Volunteers of all "non-profit" organizations. Most Leaders will need both sections of the WFA Class. Please call us to register. And, don't hesitate to call with any questions.
Wilderness First Aid - Recertification: This shorter class is designed for those with extensive experience involving more challenging wilderness activities. There will be greater focus on practice, decision making and response to scenarios. Students can attend either the "WFA-Recertification" class, or opt to attend Day 2 only of the full "WFA" class. (approximately 8 hours)
*call to register, and must provide documentation of experience
The certification issued is the:
American Safety & Health Institute Wilderness First Aid - 3 year Certification - ($93)*
*Wilderness First Aid certification accepted by the Boy Scouts of America. Discounted price at $79 for Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leaders & Members, and other "non-profit" Group Leaders and Volunteers.
Affinity Institute for Innovative Living
AED & CPR Training and Consulting
AFFINITY INSTITUTE
AED & CPR Training and Consulting
636 Church Street Suite 301
Evanston, Illinois 60201
(847) 733-0374
You may qualify for the 1 day, "WFA-Recertification" class, listed below.
