Wilderness First Aid

This training is NOT a Scouting America Training. It is only required for Troops and Crews if they are attending one of our 4 National High Adventure Bases (Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, or The Summit) or if you will be conducting a Scouting activity 60 minutes away from definitive medical care.

Occasionally our Council will offer a Wilderness First Aid course through a partnership with another organization. Please check back for details on when/if one is being held. For those units who need adult leaders trained in Wilderness First Aid, we have compiled a brief list of providers that offer courses annually in our region.

Planning your course experience

Wilderness First Aid is an intense training experience that requires planning and coordination. To help you as you are beginning to plan for your Wilderness First Aid course experience, please use the following timeline to help in planning.

What is your event or trip date?
One month before event/trip: Collect unit health and medical forms, Safeguarding Youth certificates, any required certificates (insurance, WFA certificate, etc.)
Two months before event/trip: Ensure Unit First Aid Kit is prepared and stocked.
Four months before event/trip: Ensure Safeguarding Youth Training is current.
Eight-Six Months before event/trip: Take Wilderness First Aid course.
Twelve-Ten months before event/trip: Research and find Wilderness First Aid course(s), continue on-going event/trip planning.

Providers

Upcoming Local Courses:

Wilderness First Responder Training

Wilderness First Responder is an intensive, in-depth training course that goes beyond the Wilderness First Aid certification. The course is an 80-hour course focusing on delivering medical care in remote areas where distance and reliable communication can delay medical care.