Wilderness First Aid - CMC State - November 11 & 12, 2023

Risk Management & Wilderness Medicine Course

Wilderness First Aid

This WFA course teaches students the skills to anticipate risks and hazards, identify medical, traumatic, and environmental problems, recognize life-threatening issues, initiate basic care, and deliver a cohesive report. The curriculum forces students to think creatively, adapt to ever changing situations, and learn valuable leadership, decision making, and communication skills.

Time: 8am - 5pm with a one-hour lunch break

Location: Angler Mtn Ranch HOA Community Center: 367 Fly Line Drive, Silverthorne

Please visit the Wilderness Medicine homepage to learn more about the curriculum and format of the class. 

The class schedule is typically 9am - 6pm with a one hour lunch break. Lessons and practice scenarios may take place inside or outside, so be prepared for a variety of weather conditions. 

There are no prerequisites. This class is only open to students 18 years and over. This class satisfies the requirements for CMC trip leaders. 

Registration will close and students will gain access to all materials one week prior to the field session. 

The email address you use when registering will be the email used for all course related resources.

Badges you will earn:

Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

Roster
Required Equipment

Wilderness Medicine Textbook: 

  • The cost of your book has been covered by the Colorado Mountain Club. You will receive a discount code to order your book directly through NOLS. You will be given enough time to order the book before your class. The book will be shipped directly to you; you are asked to cover the cost of shipping.

Packing List: 

    • Notebook and pen
    • Print a copy of the PowerPoints if you would like a visual aid to follow along during the field day lesson
    • Personal hand sanitizer
    • Watch (or cell phone with timer)
    • Day pack packed with the gear you primarily recreate with (This could be trail running, climbing gear, ski equipment, etc. We want you to practice improvising with the equipment you already own.)
    • Closed-toe shoes (i.e. hiking boots or trail runners)
    • Clothing that allows you to be comfortable in a variety of weather conditions
    • Water, snacks & lunch (or money to buy lunch)
    • Camp chair or pad
    • Sleeping pad (so you don't have to lay directly on grass for the scenarios)
    • Clipboard or hard surface to write on
Course Materials

You must register for this course to see course materials.