-Doug, Wilderness First Aid Class Student

-Tom, Wilderness First Aid Class Participant

The Moore’s Wall trip was one of the most amazing climbing experiences of my life. Every moment of the experience was enjoyable, and I can’t wait to climb with Ascent Adventure Consultants again. Easily worth the six-hour drive from DC. Great guides and great experience.
- Grant, Climbing Course Participant

Taking this class taught me alot and confirmed things I had already been in the process of learning. Even though I have much more to learn it allowed me to feel confident, to go with my partner, and climb outside at my current level.
-Chris, Climb Outside Class Participant

Anyone who likes to experience outdoor challenges has a responsibility to themselves and others in their group to know what to do when things go wrong.  And in the
outdoors, there’s always something you didn’t count on.
-Jodi, Wilderness First Aid Class student

This was not my first class in Wilderness First Aid.   It was my best class in Wilderness First Aid.   McCracken wins the best instructor award hands down.
-David, Wilderness First Aid Class student

The instructor effectively drew from the experiences of the group to demonstrate/highlight the real world implications of the material.  Good balance of formal textbook time and anecdotal experience.
-Jeff, Wilderness First Aid Class student

This is a highly-engaging and interactive class which provides practical and essential skills for anyone participating in activities in the outdoors.
-Tom, Wilderness First Aid Class student

Be sure to check out the course photos on our Photo Gallery Page: American Alpine Club WFA Course Photos July 2009

Location

Umstead State Park

Date and Time

July 18, 19 2009

9:00am-5:00pm

CPR Add on Course Available Friday Night July 17th for an additional $50.00

Wilderness First Aid is a good basic course in backcountry emergency response for almost any location. This 16 hour course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment. It expands the concepts in First Aid: When Help is Delayed to give more detailed information and hands-on skills practice.

The Course Will Cover

• The difference in WFA and street FA.
• Causes & prevention of wilderness injuries
• Seven Steps of of a  wilderness first aid response
• First Aid treatment for specific wilderness conditions
• Patient transfer and evacuation

What is the class size and course length:

The class is designed to have up to 12 students and to be 16 hours long

What prerequisites are required for a participant to take the Wilderness First Aid Basics Course?

There aren?t any prerequisites for taking WFA

What minimum age is recommended due to the serious nature of the course?

15 years old

What is the certification period of the Wilderness First Aid Basics course?

3 years.

To Sign Up, or for More Information, visit the Wilderness First Aid information page to fill out a form

Location

Umstead State Park

Time

9:00am-5:00pm

CPR Add on Course Available Friday Night July 17th for an additional $50.00

Wilderness First Aid is a good basic course in backcountry emergency response for almost any location. This 16 hour course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Even though the emergency workers near these areas may be trained to search for and rescue those in need, there may be a delay in the notification of assistance, the time required to get to the patient, or in moving the patient to more advanced treatment. It expands the concepts in First Aid: When Help is Delayed to give more detailed information and hands-on skills practice.

The Course Will Cover

• The difference in WFA and street FA.
• Causes & prevention of wilderness injuries
• Seven Steps of of a  wilderness first aid response
• First Aid treatment for specific wilderness conditions
• Patient transfer and evacuation

The course content will cover general WFA.  There will be an emphasis on climbing and mountaineering situations.  Students successfully completing the course will get American Red Cross First Aid Basics certification.  You take add CPR certification for another $50.  The CPR portion of the class will take place on the evening Friday, July 17; location to be determined.

What is the class size and course length:

The class is designed to have up to 12 students and to be 16 hours long

What prerequisites are required for a participant to take the Wilderness First Aid Basics Course?

There aren?t any prerequisites for taking WFA

What minimum age is recommended due to the serious nature of the course?

15 years old

What is the certification period of the Wilderness First Aid Basics course?

3 years.

To Sign Up for the American Alpine Club Wilderness First Aid Course please fill out the following form