Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. This short and intensive course helps prepare those who work, play, and travel in remote environments. Our training prepares students to think critically and make decisions on whether injuries are serious or not, provide life-saving treatments, and determine appropriate evacuation plans. This course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and back country experience.
The following teaching materials will be provided by GEM at no additional cost:
• Wilderness and Rescue Medicine Textbook
• Wilderness and Rescue Medicine Field Guide
• SOAP Notes
Course Completion and Grades:
Successful completion with certification is based on 100% attendance, satisfactory performance on all assigned homework and quizzes, as well as demonstrated proficiency with hands on practical skills. Students must also obtain an 80% or better on the final written exam.
Certification:
Upon successful completion, students will receive Wilderness First Aid and Healthcare Provider level CPR certifications from Wilderness Medical Associates. The CPR certification is based on 2020 AHA/ILCOR guidelines. All WMA certifications are valid for three years.
Recertification:
Recertification can be earned at any time during the three years following your course. Additional training options exist, including the Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course, WAFA-to-WFR Bridge Course, or the Wilderness First Responder Course.
Cancellation Policy:
For all courses cancelled more than 60 days from course start date a full refund minus $50 registration fee.
For cancellations less than 60 days, but more than 4 weeks from course start date students receive a 50% refund.
For cancellations less than 4 weeks from course start date there is no refund.
For all medical courses, we partner with Wilderness Medical Associates. WMA has been the leader in wilderness medicine and rescue for over thirty years. The cutting- edge curriculum is constantly updated by our group of healthcare professionals, has been taught on all 7 continents, and is recognized internationally.
Course Overview
Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. This short and intensive course helps prepare those who work, play, and travel in remote environments. Our training prepares students to think critically and make decisions on whether injuries are serious or not, provide life-saving treatments, and determine appropriate evacuation plans. This course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and back country experience.
Course Details
The following teaching materials will be provided by GEM at no additional cost:
• Wilderness and Rescue Medicine Textbook
• Wilderness and Rescue Medicine Field Guide
• SOAP Notes
Course Completion and Grades:
Successful completion with certification is based on 100% attendance, satisfactory performance on all assigned homework and quizzes, as well as demonstrated proficiency with hands on practical skills. Students must also obtain an 80% or better on the final written exam.
Certification:
Upon successful completion, students will receive Wilderness First Aid and Healthcare Provider level CPR certifications from Wilderness Medical Associates. The CPR certification is based on 2020 AHA/ILCOR guidelines. All WMA certifications are valid for three years.
Recertification:
Recertification can be earned at any time during the three years following your course. Additional training options exist, including the Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course, WAFA-to-WFR Bridge Course, or the Wilderness First Responder Course.
Cancellation Policy:
For all courses cancelled more than 60 days from course start date a full refund minus $50 registration fee.
For cancellations less than 60 days, but more than 4 weeks from course start date students receive a 50% refund.
For cancellations less than 4 weeks from course start date there is no refund.
WMA Affiliated
For all medical courses, we partner with Wilderness Medical Associates. WMA has been the leader in wilderness medicine and rescue for over thirty years. The cutting- edge curriculum is constantly updated by our group of healthcare professionals, has been taught on all 7 continents, and is recognized internationally.
The WFA includes a broad range of introductory medical skills and topics, including patient assessment, CPR, AED, and basic life support skills. Students also learn how to effectively manage respiratory and cardiac emergencies, shock, head injuries, altered mental states, basic wounds, infection, musculoskeletal injuries, allergic reactions, environmental emergencies such as hypothermia, lightning, and drowning, and medical problems such as, abdominal pain, and diabetes.
Prerequisites
Students must be 16 years of age to participate in this course. Those under 18 years of age must have written proof of parental consent.
