Wilderness Medicine & Risk Management Course
Wilderness First Aid
This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course offered through CMC Wilderness Medicine 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.
Contacts
- Sat, Dec 6, 2025 - Sun, Dec 7, 2025
- Committee: CMC State
- Members: $280.00 Guests: $350.00
- Availability: 26 (30 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
The class schedule is 8am - 5pm 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.
The email address you use when registering will be the email used for all course-related resources.
Packing List:
- Notebook and pen
- 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
- Laptop or mobile device for Post Course Quiz (required for graduation)
You must register for this course to see course materials.