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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) - 16 Hours Accidents
happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what
to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things
worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one—and maybe even
save a life. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is SOLO’s most popular course
and it creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Advanced WFA - 36 Hours Intended for: Outdoor professionals and recreationalists who want more than WFA but don't need Wilderness
First Responder the SOLO AWFA course from Adirondack Wilderness Medicine is a comprehensive introductory
course in backcountry medicine and wilderness medical protocols. This course will prepare you for the most common wilderness
injuries and emergencies with an emphasis on prevention. WAFA includes a mix of classroom, hands on skill and improvisational
labs and simulations. Course includes Adult CPR certification, full color text and nationally recognized completion card. Wilderness EMT 5 Day Module SOLO’s WEMT Module is
a 5-day program that upgrades current street First Responders to the WFR level, and current EMTs/paramedics to the Wilderness
EMT level. It focuses on emergency care when separated from definitive care by distance, time, or circumstance. Participants
will take a written and practical wilderness exam. This course typically counts as 40 hours of continuing education for National
Registry EMTs. Technical Rope Rescue This is a family of courses that covers
many different disciplines from low-angle to high-angle, industrial, fire and climbing applications. Please contact
us for a program customized to your needs.
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Fine day in the Daks!
photo by Jon Politis
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