Wilderness First Aid

Certify or Recertify

Prepare for the unexpected with this hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, offered in partnership with SOLO Wilderness Medicine. This 16-20 hour course is for anyone who spends time in the outdoors, whether you work in a wilderness setting, enjoy outdoor recreation, or want to be better prepared for emergencies in remote environments. Instruction will be a mix of classroom learning and outdoor scenarios, held regardless of weather conditions. This course may also be used to recertify a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or the wilderness portion of a Wilderness EMT (WEMT) if your prior certification was through SOLO.

Tuition

$280 tuition fee

SOLO CPR is included (follows AHA guidelines)

$15 recertification fee
(if recertifying)

Course Length

16-24 hours

+

2 hour
CPR/AED course
(Included, but optional)

Certificate

Yes, WFA certificate valid for 2 years

Yes, WFR/WEMT recertification is valid for 3 years

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WFA Course Details

SOLO courses are highly interactive and focus on hands-on learning, with numerous outdoor scenarios and skills labs. This allows participants to practice and refine their skills in real-life conditions. Please be prepared to spend time outside, regardless of weather conditions—rain, snow, or shine.

CPR and AED training is included in the WFA course. The certification is through SOLO and follows the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

Classes typically run from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET with an hour break for lunch.

Lodging: We have an onsite lodging option

Ready to Enroll for WFA?

Select a date to sign-up and pay your tuition. If you are a Kalamazoo College student, Staff/Faculty, or Alumni, check out your discount code here.

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