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WFA Training – Wilderness First Aid

2025 Wilderness First Aid Training Sessions

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

Available Dates/Locations

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Two-Year Certification Course
Both days required
When: February 7 – 8th, 2026
Where: Volunteer Service Center – 3120 Rainer Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
 
 
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) – Two-Year Certification Course
Both days required
When: March 14 – 15th, 2026
Where: Camp Edward-25600 Monroe Camp Road, Snohomish, WA 98290
 
 
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) – Two-Year Certification Course
Both days required
When: May 30 – 31st, 2026
Where: Port Townsend Scout Cabin – 3075 Discovery Rd, Port Townsend, WA 98368
* Registration and more information coming soon.
 
 
*Information, including times and camping arrangements and meals can be found on the registration page which is available prior to registration opening 12/18/25 at 8am.  
 

*Note on Price Increases

Register for WFA
Prerequisite Forms and Information

Annual Health & Medical Record Link
National BSA policy requires Scouts and adults attending resident camp to complete Parts A & B with Part C highly recommended

Chief Seattle Council Camp Refund Policy

For more information, please contact events@seattlebsa.org.

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