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Advanced Wilderness First Aid

A 2-Day Bridge Course for aspiring Wilderness First Responders

Quick Details

  • Duration: 2 Days
  • Activity Type: Skills/Techniques
  • Prerequisite: Must have valid WFA certificate (taken within two years)
  • Age Restriction: minimum age is 14; youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Note: The photos used for this activity were taken during a SOLO course, and are not real patients.

Person

Priced per person

$ 250

Advanced Wilderness First Aid

Take your wilderness medical training to the next level with our 2-Day Bridge Course, designed specifically for individuals who have already completed a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course. This accelerated program expands your assessment and treatment skills for remote and challenging environments.

Led by experienced instructors, the course includes hands-on scenarios, practical skills sessions, and updated medical protocols for prolonged care in wilderness settings. Whether you’re a backcountry guide, outdoor educator, or avid adventurer, this training will prepare you for the unexpected.

Course Curriculum:
– Builds upon existing WFA skills to meet WAFA certification standards
– Emphasis on patient assessment, evacuation decision-making, and extended care
– Practical simulations and scenario-based learning
– Meets industry standards for professional outdoor leaders

Course Highlights:

The course provides critical medical skills for situations where professional help is hours or days away. Participants learn to assess and treat injuries and illnesses in remote settings with limited resources. Students practice through scenarios in challenging outdoor environments, building confidence to handle emergencies far from medical facilities. The training emphasizes decision-making frameworks for when to treat in place versus when evacuation is necessary. Certification meets requirements for outdoor professionals and expedition leaders.

What’s included:

– Instruction by certified wilderness medicine professionals
– Course materials and field guides
– WAFA certification upon successful completion

What’s not included:
Lunch

Itinerary
Meet at 8 am at 2733 White Mountain Hwy

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-Advanced certification, which is good for two years and is nationally recognized.

In partnership with SOLO:

This course is offered as a partnership with Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities, the oldest, most innovative, and one of the most respected wilderness medical schools in the United States. SOLO is based out of Conway, New Hampshire.

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