Wilderness First Aid (WFA) with NOLS + CPR
Can be used as a Wilderness FIrst Responder (WFR) recertification
Dates:
May 1 - 2, 2021
Cost:
WFA only: $315 (NOLS)
CPR extension: $70 (American Heart Association)
Location:
Michael LaCanne Memorial Park
6280 Old Hwy 61, Goodview, MN 55987
Hours:
WFA class session: please arrive between 7:30 - 7:45 am on the first day for check-in. Class sessions run 8 am - 5 pm each day with an hour break for lunch.
CPR Extension: an online component will be provided prior to the start of class that needs to be completed prior to arrival on May 1st. A hands-on skills portion and exam will be completed between 6 - 8 pm on May 1st.
Course Description
Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two or two and a half days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you.
This course is great for people of all experience levels, and is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than eight hours). You'll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions.
You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!
What to bring:
Plan on two full busy days, both in the classroom and practicing skills and scenarios. The course will be in a covered outdoor setting so pack in comfortable and warm clothes. Dyes will be used for scenarios so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. You may pack a lunch or find something at a nearby cafe. The water fountains will not be in operation as a safeguard for covid-19 so bring enough water for the day. A writing utensil and notebook or something to take notes will be helpful. Bathrooms are available on site.
**Also, all students need to bring a signed Student Agreement form provided below.
Signup Form and Payment
*Registration must be submitted and payment made in order to have your spot confirmed for the course.
*Payments are refundable until 30 days before the start of the course. After that payments are non-refundable unless a positive Covid-19 test if provided.
*Reminder message for students to check out each of the documents provided below -- the student agreement must be signed and turned in prior to the start of class on May 1st.
Forms
Student Logistics Template - provides helpful information to the course location, directions for the site as well as the lodging/food options located nearby.
NOLS WFA Course Overview - provides an overview of the WFA course curriculum.
NOLS Wilderness Medicine Covid Disclosure, Policies and Expectations
NOLS Wilderness Medicine Student Agreement - students need to print and sign this document prior to the start of class on May 1st.
Contact Information
Jen Herdina
Academic Program Director
herdina@global-treks.com
507-301-6466