Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - 16 hrs

Current Wilderness First Aid Courses

We do not currently have any Wilderness First Aid Courses scheduled for fall 2023. However, checkout our affiliate links below to see their course schedules.

All students who receive certifications from Utah State University or Desert Mountain Medicine will still be eligable for DMM’s online continuing education portal in addition to Backcountry Ready’s Scenario Practice Sessions.

Have a group of 10 or more? Email us directly about coordinating a custom WFA course: Becky@BackcountryReady.com

WFA Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Our Wilderness First Aid Courses are 16 hrs long and take place over the duration of 2 full days, or 4 evening sessions.

    • Wilderness First Aid - 2 years

    • Wilderness CPR - 2 years

    • Wilderness Anaphylaxis Training - 2 years

  • If you have a group of 10 or more, inquire about setting up a private WFA course for your group. Course scheduling can be configured based on your group’s needs. Email Becky for more information:

    Becky@BackcountryReady.com

  • Unfortunately, you must be in attendance for the entire course in order to receive a WFA certification. There is a lot of information covered in a WFA, so every minute counts!

Affiliations