2018 Emergency Care and Safety Institute

Boy Scouts of America

Wilderness First Aid

Re-Certification Course

DATE:     Saturday, January 27, 2018 8am – 5pm. This class will begin promptly at 8am. End time will depend on class size but approximate time is 5pm. You must attend the entire course for certification. Please plan your schedule accordingly. 

LOCATION:     Crossroads of America Council - Golden Burke Scout Center

COST:     $65.00 course fee covers course materials, certificate, snacks and lunch. There will be no refunds. 

PREREQUISITE:      A current (or very recently expired) WFA certification card is required for this refresher course and must be presented at the beginning of this class session. Adult CPR/AED is a prerequisite. A valid Adult CPR/AED certificate must be presented the beginning of this class session.

MINIMUM AGE:     Course participants must be at least 14 years old.

CERTIFICATE:     Participants will receive a two (2) year Emergency Care and Safety Institute certification upon completion.

CLASS LIMIT:     The class is limited to 22 participants, first 22 paid in full. 

DEADLINE:     Registrations must be received and paid in full by noon on January 26, 2018. 

"Wilderness First Aid is a comprehensive lesson in how to react, respond, and save lives in remote, life-threatening situations.

The Wilderness First Aid class is typically fast paced. Based on short lectures and a variety of different skill sets in an easy going atmosphere allowing for alternative participant comprehension levels.  This course is a hands-on, experiential format providing students with the skills and confidence for making remote medical care decisions. This course is a hands-on, experiential format providing students with the skills and confidence for making remote medical care decisions. This course is a hands-on, experiential format providing students with the skills and confidence for making remote medical care decisions

2 weeks prior to course you will receive an email with an outline of the instruction day, 2 electronic student manuals and instructor contact information.