American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Training

Register Today for Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training!

Our WRFA Event runs from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm EST on Saturdy and Sunday. 
Participants must attend both days to receive certification.

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The American Red Cross - Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course

Wilderness and Remote First Aid is designed for Scouts (14+ years old) and adults who work or spend time in remote environments. This course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away. The training is based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine guidelines and aligns with OSHA's best practices for workplace first aid training programs. This course also meets the requirements of BSA High Adventure Bases.

American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid: 

• Cost: $45.00 per participant
• 16 hr training requirement - participants must attend both days
• Certification is good for 2 years

Topics Include:

• Primary and Secondary Assessments
• Head/Brain, Neck, and Spinal Injuries
• Heat-Related Emergencies
• Hypothermia
• Altitude-Related Illnesses
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis
• Burns
• Bone and Joint Injuries
• Wounds and Wound Infection

 

*** If you are not yet CPR / AED Certified, you can come the evening prior to complete a separate blended learning course.  Please visit https://www.lasallecouncilbsa.org/CPR for more details and to register ***