Wilderness First Aid
Saturday, August 16–
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Course: Wilderness First Aid
In Partnership with Northeast Mountaineering
Date: August 16 & 17, 2025
Time: 9am – 6pm Daily
Location: Cardigan Mountain School
62 Alumni Dr
Canaan, NH 03741
Course Description: (Drop Down)
The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed for the outdoor enthusiast,
trip leader, raft guide, recreationalist or land agency field staff who spend time in rural or
wilderness areas. The WFA is a great introduction to wilderness medicine and
basic life support skills. This training focuses on prevention, assessment, and
treatment of environmental illnesses, recognizing and stabilizing life threats
caused by trauma, addressing common medical concerns and calling for a rescue in the event of a wilderness emergency. Curriculum follows the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC) guidelines.
Upon completion of this course, you will receive the following: