Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

16-Hour Industry Standard Course

Event Length: 1 Classroom Day + Online Curriculum

Proudly serving the Northern Nevada, Reno-Tahoe and Yosemite regions.

Multiple Dates Available

$269

Unlock the Essentials of Wilderness Safety with Our Certified Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course

If you're passionate about backpacking, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, wilderness hiking solo or simply love engaging with the great outdoors, this course is a MUST DO. Wilderness First Aid is crucial for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities, providing the essential skills needed to handle emergencies in remote environments.

Join our female-led Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, that offers the industry standard 16 hour wilderness first aid curriculum and a Wilderness First Aid certificate from Survival Med. This hybrid course perfectly blends self-paced online training with 1 on field days of practical, in-person instruction, designed specifically for women who thrive in the outdoors.

Course Highlights

Injury Assessment and Basic Life Support

MARCH & SAMPLE patient assessment protocols
Breathing, circulatory & nervous system assessment
Spinal stabilization
Basic CPR & Heimlich maneuver training

Common Outdoor Medical Problems

Treating & stabilizing impalements, broken bones, finger amputations
Muscle injuries
Bleeding, wounds
Cold injuries, heat illness
Lightning and altitude illness & more

Wildlife Attacks and Treating Injuries

Dealing with grizzlies, black bears, mountain lions; snakes & scorpions
Other venomous animal & insect bites, stings
Rabies prevention
Communicable & waterborne diseases

Terrain, temperature and weather hazards

Heat & cold related injuries
Wildfires, lightning & burns
Floods, tides & drowning
Avalanches & earthquakes
Acute mountain & altitude sickness (AMS, HACE, HAPE)

Terrain, Temperature & Weather Hazards

Route, logistics & supplies planning
Avoiding getting lost
Signaling for rescue
Finding and treating water for safe drinking
Maximizing chances of being found alive

Includes two-year certificate accepted by NASAR, NPS, USFS & many others.

Survival Med is Alpinistas Adventures wilderness medicine partner, with programs that are accepted by the National Assn for Search & Rescue (NASAR) for SARTECH II Certification, US National Park Service, Forest Service, Sierra Club chapters & many more. Survival Med partners with the University of Utah School of Medicine Wilderness Program with curriculum that meets WFME Standards for Distributed & Distance Medical Education. In addition, college credit available through University of Colorado-Denver.

Dates and Locations

July 20-21, 2024

June Lake, CA
Complimentary June Lake Campground Stay Included

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August 10, 2024

Spooner Lake - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

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September 14, 2024

Spooner Lake - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Co-ed Welcome

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What’s Included

A professional female wilderness medicine instructor
Online course material plus 2 field days for in person training and testing
WFA Certification from Survival Med upon successful completion of in-person test at event.
Permit fees & park entrance reservation
Special discount to shop at Alpinistas store

Activity, Fitness & Skills

These trips range are rated Beginner to Beginner+ as these are front country courses with minimal foot travel required.

Accommodations

June Lake includes a complimentary campground stay.

Spooner Lake - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park does not include any accommodation but there are plenty of low cost motels and hotels in nearby Reno, Carson City and South Lake Tahoe.

Not Included

Meals, beverages
Park entrance fees where required or parking fees, if applicable
Personal gear for day outside
Guide gratuities

Expert Female Leadership

Our Wilderness Firs Aid course is led by a seasoned wilderness medicine expert who brings invaluable real-world experience to the classroom along with further instructor training from industry recognized (and also female-led) Survival Med.

Gear List

Layering is the key to staying comfortable while being active outdoors. When packing, try to bring only what you need. This not only makes your load lighter but also helps our amazing field staff.

If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring (plus tons of other helpful information).

Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint or save some money? Check out our rental page for great gear to borrow for your trip or shop at Alpinistas Re-Cover department for gently used gear online.

Get ready to conquer the outdoors, Alpinistas! We can't wait to see you on the trail.

Outdoor apparel to be comfortable outside
Hat, sunblock, sunglasses
Outdoor footwear
Lunch, snacks, beverages
For campground event
All personal camp gear