WFA (Wilderness First Aid) Certification Course in Hawaii

When: See below for upcoming course dates
Where: Gunstock Ranch, Kahuku HI (Here).

Adventure Focus: A 16 hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) complete certification course, is the outdoor standard for learning key wilderness first aid concepts and skills for preventing and responding properly to medical emergencies in the outdoors. A Hawaii Survival School WFA Certificate is good for two years and nationally recognized via NASAR (National Association for Search And Rescue).

Wilderness First Aid Certification

Hawaii Survival School’s 16 hour Wilderness First Aid certification (WFA) course is designed to give students comprehensive, hands-on training covering critical first aid concepts and skills for preventing and responding properly to wilderness medical emergencies.

This Wilderness First Aid certification course consists of two 8-hour days of first aid training in the wild outdoors, to ensure an authentic in-field learning environment for absorbing these critical wilderness first aid skills.

Students who successfully complete all course work will receive a NASAR (National Association for Search And Rescue) WFA certification, good for two years.

What is Included?

WFA Complete Certification Topics Covered:

• Wilderness Medicine Key Considerations
• Patient Assessment System
• Athletic Injuries
• Lifting and Moving Patients
• Spinal Cord and Clearing C-Spine
• Head Injuries
• Altitude, Lighting, and Water Emergencies
• Anaphylaxis
• Shock Recognition and Treatment
• Dislocation and Fracture Management
• Heat and Cold Injuries and Prevention
• Wound & Burn ManagementWilderness First-Aid Kit Preparation
• Evacuation
• Mass Casualty and Calling for Help

Prerequisites:
No previous first aid training experience is required. Students must be at least 16 years old to attend this course. Any student under 18 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian in order to attend.

Date & Time: This course generally runs from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM unless specifically noted otherwise. Available class dates and locations are noted in the registration box.

Directions: The date and area locations for each class are listed in the registration section below. Specific driving and meetup directions are provided via email after registration.

What Gear do I need to bring?
We suggest that you come dressed to spend a day outdoors where weather can change. Pants or shorts are fine, but keep in mind that different activities will have you kneeling and sitting on the ground. We ask that you wear close-toed shoes like tennis shoes. Courses happen rain or shine.

It is also a good idea to pack some food/snacks + bottles of drinking water, and a camp chair for sitting outdoors. While mosquito activity is generally very light, feel free to bring bug repellent as well. We’ll provide all the other class gear needed for your survival adventure!

Are Pets Allowed?
Sorry, no pets are allowed on these training adventures.