WFA Training – Wilderness First Aid

In Scouting, readiness means knowing first aid, especially in remote areas. Wilderness first aid (WFA) is vital for backcountry trips, emphasizing assessment skills and resource utilization when professional help is far away. It significantly impacts emergencies, making a difference between life and death. Even short hikes in the Pacific Northwest can lead far from assistance, making WFA essential, not just for extreme adventures. Explore more about Wilderness First Aid at the Scouting America Wilderness First Aid homepage.

• CPR may be offered as an add on for your course, please check course information once registration is live.

CLASS PREREQUISITE: WFA is an advanced first aid course.  Basic first aid knowledge like what is covered in the Scouting America Scouts BSA First Class requirements for first aid is a prerequisite.

• Before a Wilderness First Aid certificate can be issued participants MUST have a current adult CPR/AED certification. Online-only CPR/AED classes do not fulfill this prerequisite.

BSA Wilderness First Aid – Overview
BSA Wilderness First Aid – FAQs
BSA Wilderness First Aid – Safety Moment