Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
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WFA courses are best for people taking half or full-day trips, traveling with reliable cell phone coverage, and where outside assistance is available within a few hours.
This course is an introduction to wilderness expedition medicine. an introduction to wilderness expedition medicine, focusing on general concepts, basic anatomy, physiology/pathophysiology, assessment, & treatment. Many WFA graduates return to take a longer, more intensive course.
Certifications Included in WFA Courses
- Wilderness Basic First Aid
- Injectable Epinephrine
- ± Adult and Child WCPR & AED
WMTC WFA certification is valid for a maximum of three (3) years. There is no grace period.
To recertify your WFA, complete another WFA course. Consider upgrading to a Wilderness First Responder certification.
Standard & hybrid courses are available
Standard WFA
👥 In-person Session
3 days (26+ hours)
± evening session*
*depends on CPR/AED options
Hybrid WFA
💻 Online Module
8+ hours
👥 In-person Session
2 days (18+ hours)
1-2 evening sessions*
Upcoming Courses
See what our graduates say about us
"My WFA course gave me a process to follow in stressful emergency situations so that I didn’t absolutely freeze. Do it!"
"Taking WMTC’s WFA course really made me want to take WFR."
"I didn’t fully realize how much new and detailed information was in this course compared to a 2-3 hour basic CPR first aid class."
"After this course, I’m prepared to help injured or sick people in the backcountry and have gained a new sense of confidence in myself."
"I went from knowing CPR and calling 911 to an entirely new level where I can actually make a difference in a wide range of challenging backcountry situations. Thanks, WMTC."
"It goes into much more depth than similar WFA courses, and I highly recommend it even if you don’t travel in remote areas. The education I received from WMTC is comprehensive and highly professional. Robust curriculum."
"Taking this class made me feel significantly more confident that I would be able to take care of myself or someone else in a wilderness situation if something went wrong. When I’m outdoors I feel like it’s very easy to think about everything that could possibly go wrong, and having a better idea of the real risks and knowing how I could respond to them helps a lot."
