LENGTH OF COURSE STUDY
4 days (March)
COURSE HOURS
40 hours
COURSE CREDENTIAL
WAS Certification
WAFA Certificate
An entry-level course designed for professionals working in significantly remote settings for days or weeks.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments.
SINGLE COURSE COSTS
| Course Tuition Fee | $575 CAD |
The individual interested in backcountry or wilderness activities and first aid requirements in remote areas. Additionally, employees of adventure based companies or guides that are required to have the 40hrs WAFA course.
No previous experience required.
This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. Students are prepared for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment.
To manage a variety of medical situations with limited and often improvised equipment in severe environments.
Official Wilderness Advanced First Aid 40hrs Certification by Wilderness Medical Associates International.