Description
🏕️ Wilderness First Aid Course Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24, 2025
Join us for expert-led first aid training designed for outdoor adventurers, trip leaders, and anyone who wants to be prepared in the backcountry. Whether you’re a casual hiker or a guide leading groups into remote areas, these courses offer practical, hands-on training rooted in real-world experience.
🏔️ Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Duration: 16–20 Hours
Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and wilderness leaders, this course is the standard for guides, camp staff, university outing clubs, and youth organization leaders. It satisfies backcountry first aid requirements for many organizations.
This course covers:
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Patient assessment and scene safety
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Soft tissue injuries, fractures, sprains
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Environmental emergencies (heat, cold, altitude)
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Improvised splinting and evacuation techniques
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Scenario-based hands-on practice
🎒 Who Should Take This Course?
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Wilderness trip leaders & guides
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Backpackers, hikers, and outdoor athletes
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Camp staff and educators
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College orientation trip leaders
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Scouting and youth organization volunteers
Space is limited—secure your spot and be prepared for your next adventure!
🩺 About the Instructor
Jan Hackett of Wilderness Education & Medicine of Texas, brings decades of experience in outdoor leadership, risk management, and wilderness skills.
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