WILDERNESS FIRST AID (WFA)

Overview
The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) two-day training course includes short lectures, interactive labs, and realistic practice scenarios that help students master the central concepts of remote and wilderness medicine. This course teaches students how to respond and manage patients effectively in an emergency for up to four hours or until a higher level of care arrives.

Subjects Covered
Designed for the outdoor enthusiast or the employee working in remote or challenging locations, the WFA includes a broad range of introductory medical skills and topics. Subjects include patient assessment, lifting and moving patients, cold and heat emergencies, altitude, immersion, submersion, lightning, legal considerations, and more. Students also learn how to effectively manage basic wounds, infection, shock, head injuries, spinal injuries, respiratory and cardiac emergencies, abdominal pain, metabolic and allergic reactions, and altered mental states. 

Pre Requisites: 18 years or older

Duration: Two days, 8am - 5pm with a lunch break

Certifications: WFA (RMT)

Recertification Interval:  Three years for certification period.

Course Format: Non Residential - food and lodging is not provided. 

Text Books:
Wilderness First Aid Student Manual 

Western Washington University’s Bill McDonald Lounge at Lakewood - Bellingham, WA
2410 Lake Whatcom Blvd, Bellingham, WA 98229

Bill McDonald Lounge at Lakewood is a log facility located just 8 miles from the city of Bellingham on the shores of beautiful Lake Whatcom.  Lakewood serves as Western Washington University’s water sports facility and encompasses 15 acres of trails, beaches, docks, and picnic tables.  Lakewood grounds and the Bill McDonald Lounge offer the perfect setting for wilderness medicine education and simulated scenarios.  A kitchen with a four burner range, small refrigerator and microwave is available for student use.