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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Course Info:

  • When: 12-13 August 2023
  • Age Requirement: Minimum age is 14, Ages 14 to 17 need to be accompanied by an adult
  • Where: Campton, New Hampshire or host a class at your location
  • Cost: $200 per person (Includes SOLO WFA Book, SOLO WFA Pamphlet, and SOLO certification cards). Optional: Add $40.00 for CPR. Add $25.00 per night for camping.
  • Two-year SOLO certification

 

Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) is the oldest continuously operating school of wilderness medicine in the world. Learn how to manage an emergency in the backcountry from a SOLO certified instructor. This comprehensive two-day course is a fast paced, hands-on training program. It’s designed to meet the needs of hikers, skiers, hunters, fisherman, trip leaders, camp staff, and other outdoor enthusiasts who recreate in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care. Lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning. At the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations and receive a two-year SOLO WFA certification. This course may also act as a SOLO Wilderness First Responder Recertification class. If CPR is included, you will also receive a two-year SOLO CPR certification.

All costs listed above are for onsite classes in Campton, New Hampshire. Click here to see our scheduled courses and to register. If you would like to host a private class at your location or ours, please contact us to discuss options. Group discounts are available.

Some of the Topics Included: 

  • Patient Assessment System
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Injuries
  • Hemorrhage Control
  • Survival Principals
  • Shock
  • Burns
  • Splinting Techniques

 

Gear List:

  • This class will be conducted in the outdoors, please dress appropriately for the season
  • Raingear (Top and Bottom)
  • Water bottle
  • Note taking material
  • Day pack and equipment that you might typically carry
  • Food 

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Travel Information: Main training area is located in the foothills of the White Mountains in Campton, New Hampshire right off I-93. Local driving directions will be sent after registration.

Arrival and Departure: Class will begin each day at 9:00 a.m. and end around 5:00 p.m.

Accommodations: If camping on-site, bring the appropriate gear to remain overnight safely and comfortably. A $25.00 camping fee per night is required if staying on-site. There are also plenty of lodging options located nearby.

Meals: Due to insurance restrictions, meals will not be provided. In order to remain on schedule, please plan on bringing your lunch with you each day. Local restaurants and shops are available for dinner.

Registration Policy: Your spot in a class is not secured until we receive the registration AND full payment. If a class is already full, we will issue a 100% refund or credit for a future class.

Cancellation and Refund Policies: With cancellations more than 30 days in advance of the class, the cost, less any credit card processing fee’s, will be refunded. With cancellations less than 30 days prior to the start of the class all monies are non-refundable and non-transferable. These policies reflect the fact that we do not overbook, and cancelled spaces are very difficult to fill at the last minute. If we have to cancel a class, we will issues a 100% refund or credit for a future class.

Liability Release Policy: Before the start of each class, all participants are required to have signed a Liability Release form and Photo Release form. Forms will be provided on-site of Day 1.

Gear Loaning Policy: We have very little equipment that can be lent out. Please read the Gear List to ensure you have the right stuff.

Training Area Info: The training area is located on 40 plus acres of private, raw land. The outdoor classroom is a short walk from the parking area and may be difficult for certain individuals. There are no structures, running water, or electricity. If you plan on using any electronics, think about bringing a portable battery charger. Hand washing stations, potable water, and overhead cover will be provided. There is an outdoor cooking area that students can use to cook meals over an open fire. Keep in mind that we don’t have an alternative to the composting system. If using a composting toilet makes you significantly uncomfortable, then this class probably is not a good option for you.

Parking Info: There is a designated parking area at the training site. Details will be sent along with directions after you register.

We reserve the right to pause or stop training at any time due to factors that make the training unsafe such as inclement weather. If you have questions about the course, don’t hesitate to contact us.