Advanced Wilderness First Aid
Available spots
Service Description
Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) is an intensive 4-day course that provides in-depth information on medical and environmental emergencies, alongside hands-on practice of backcountry first aid skills. Students learn from both in the classroom and in-field scenarios. With an emphasis on leadership, students learn to confidently take control of medical situations. Over 4-days students learn patient assessment, injury management, and other necessary outdoor skills. This class goes into greater depth of the basic first aid subjects while emphasizing leadership skills. AWFA presents new skills such as litter packaging and traction splinting. This course includes American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED certification. You will receive an email 7-10 days prior to the course with information regarding location, schedule, and how to prepare for this course.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Payment is due at the time of registration. Â If you must cancel, please allow 72-hour notice. Â Course fees will be refunded minus 10% admin fee. Â There are no refunds issued if you cancel less than 72 hours prior to the course. Please note that we have a minimum number required to host our courses. Â If that number is not met the course may be postponed until a later date. Â In the event this occurs, a refund will be issued or you can register for another course should you choose to do so.
Contact Details
+ (907) 982-6945
dorothy@akwildmed.com
Palmer, Alaska, USA