Wilderness First Aid
Lay Person First Aid (Download PDF)
Course Prerequisite: No
Course Length: Four and 1/2 (4.5) Hours
Medical Approval: No
Delivery Mode: Lecture 3.0 hours, Practicum 1.5 hours
Schedule: At request
Location: At request *Dress casual for skill practice
Prepared by: James Weber, SETA QA / CQI coordinator
Course Purpose: This course is designed to prepare the general layperson to take appropriate action in providing emergency first aid care to others until professional emergency responders arrive.
Course Objectives:
Provide the student with opportunities to practice various methods of bandaging and splinting of injuries.
Course Instructional Materials:
First Aid Kit
Instructors: SETA First Aid instructional staff – Qualified as first aid instructors; Ratio student to teacher to not exceed 8:1
Course Handouts: Yes
Participation Evaluation: Written evaluations regarding the effectiveness of the trainer, the training and the visual aids.
Written Exam: Yes with 75% grade to pass course
Practical Exam: Yes with participation required to complete course
Retraining/Recertification: Required every two years
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Wilderness First Aid (Download PDF)
Course Prerequisite: No
Course Length: 24 Hours
Medical Approval: No
Delivery Mode: Lecture 18.0 hours, Practicum 6.0 hours
Schedule: At request
Location: At request
Prepared by: James Weber, SETA QA / CQI coordinator
Course Purpose: The purpose of the Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is to train and certify people to cope with wilderness hazards and emergencies. WFA is intended for those people who do wilderness recreation. The course appeals to individuals, who hike, camp, travel, bike, or spend a frequent amount of time outdoors. At the completion of the WFA course participants will be able to recognize wilderness emergencies and provide basic emergency care.
WFA combines lectures, slides, and hands on skills practice to help students take charge of their own learning. Students will not be required to have a full understanding of the emergency they encounter rather an understanding of how to care for the injury. WFA course topics are divided into five main sections. The topics include:
Medical problems
An important part of dealing with an emergency in the wilderness is being able to understand the patient assessment system. At the completion of the course, students will have a general idea of the importance of getting a good patient assessment. Participants will also be required to use their patient assessment skills in mock wilderness scenarios.
In review, WFA is designed for those folks who want to learn more about medical or traumatic emergencies they may encounter in the wilderness. The focus of learning will be on recognizing emergencies and providing basic care till help arrives. There is no pre requisite for this course.
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is a nationally recognized program offered by the American Safety and Health Institute that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. WFR is designed for individuals who recreate frequently or spend a great deal of time in the wilderness. Individuals from outdoor organizations such as the Sierra Club, scout leaders, wilderness trip and guide leaders, park ranger, ski patrol, and many other outdoor enthusiasts are common participants. WFR is specifically designed to provide students with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Emphasis of the course is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorizing of lists. Half out the WFR course will be lectures and the other half of the time will be spent completing practical skills and case studies.
The general topics are the same in the WFR course as they are for the WFA course. WFR covers the following topics more in depth than the WFA:
Understanding mechanism of injuries
Course Outline
At the end of this course, the student should be able to understand:
Medical problems in the wilderness
Course Instructional Materials:
First Aid Gear
Instructors: SETA WFA instructor, with student to instructor ratio not to exceed 8:1
Training Prerequisites: CPR
Course Handouts:
Manual
Participant Evaluation: Written evaluations regarding the effectiveness of the trainer, the training, and the visual aids.
Written Exam: Yes with 75% grade to pass course
Practical Exam: Yes, student must demonstrate successfully minimum practical competencies.
Certification: SETA “certification of completion”, ASHI WFA card
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