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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - May 17, 2025 & May 18, 2025 - Cripple Creek, Colorado


Designed for hikers, campers, hunters or anyone who spends time in the backcountry or separated from definitive care, this challenging two-day program will take your skills way beyond traditional first aid! Join us at 10,000 feet for an exciting educational experience!

Emergencies can occur at any time. Do you have the training and skills to manage the unknown?
This 18-hour interactive course is designed for anyone who spends time in the wild or for anyone who has an interest in improving their medical skills. For class, bring a comfortable chair, clothing suitable for the conditions, a notebook, a headlamp and a strong desire to learn. Day and night scenarios are a critical learning tool for this material. All classes are conducted rain or shine, so come prepared!

Curriculum Includes:
Basic Anatomy and Physiology
Patient Assessment Skills
Recognizing and Treating Soft Tissue Injuries
Muscle and Bone Injuries
Head and Spinal Injuries
Thermal Injuries
Recognizing and Treating Shock
Medical Emergencies in the Wild
Bites, Stings and Envenomations
Environmental Exposure
Emergency Carries
Improvised Litters
Medical Kit Mentality

This challenging program is being taught in conjunction with The Survival University near Cripple Creek, Colorado. Spots are very limited for this exciting learning opportunity!