Be prepared when help is miles away.

Our 16-Hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course is designed to give outdoor enthusiasts, campers, hikers, hunters, anglers, bushcrafters, guides, and preparedness-minded individuals the knowledge and confidence to respond to medical emergencies in remote environments. Whether you're spending a weekend in the woods or leading others on outdoor adventures, this hands-on course teaches practical skills to assess patients, provide basic treatment, and manage injuries and illnesses until professional help arrives.

No medical background is required. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on skill practice, realistic emergency scenarios, and skill evaluations, students will learn how to make informed decisions when emergency services are delayed or unavailable.

Course Details

• Location: Ringtown, PA
• Duration: 16 hours over 2 days
• Prerequisites: None — no medical background required
• What to Bring: Nothing — all materials and equipment are provided

What You'll Learn

Response & Assessment

• Patient assessment and emergency decision-making
• Anatomy of a crisis
• SOAP note documentation
• Patient lifting and moving techniques
• Shock recognition and management

Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Sprains, strains, and fractures
• Splinting and stabilization techniques
• Spinal injury management

Environmental Emergencies

• Hypothermia and frostbite
• Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and dehydration
• Lightning injuries
• Bites and stings
• Drowning emergencies
• Wilderness survival and emergency bivouac considerations

Soft Tissue Injuries

• Bleeding control
• Wound cleaning and bandaging
• Burn treatment
• Infection prevention and management

Medical Emergencies

• Altered levels of consciousness
• Breathing emergencies
• Asthma and allergic reactions
• Heart attack recognition and response

Course Format

This certification course uses a four-part training approach:

• Classroom Instruction – Clear, instructor-led presentations and demonstrations.
• Hands-On Practice – Repetition-based skill development in pairs and small groups.
• Realistic Scenarios – Mock emergencies designed to build confidence and decision-making under pressure.
• Skills Evaluation – Practical testing and group scenarios to reinforce learning.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Campers and backpackers
• Hunters and anglers
• Bushcrafters and survival enthusiasts
• Outdoor educators and trip leaders
• Search and rescue volunteers
• Camp staff and counselors
• Park and conservation personnel
• Families and caregivers
• Anyone who spends time where emergency medical response may be delayed

When emergencies happen in the backcountry, knowledge and preparation matter. Join us for two days of hands-on training and leave with practical skills that could make a difference when every minute counts.