Wilderness First Aid and CPR

Prepare for the unexpected with this fun, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine. In this course, you'll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, how to manage environmental emergencies, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions.

You will spend half of your time practicing hands-on skills and participating in realistic, scenario-based training. The Backcountry Pulse Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is approved by organizations such as the American Camp Association and the United States Coast Guard. Backcountry Pulse certifications are globally recognized, meeting international standards and offering reciprocity with all wilderness medicine education providers.

• Wilderness First Aid

• Epinephrine Auto-injector

Class Format: 

Friday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM:

Legacy Hilltop 1403 Owens Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (with a one-hour lunch break at 12:00 PM):

Legacy Hilltop 1403 Owens Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

The class format involves lectures integrated with practical scenarios, case studies, and skills practice sessions. Attendance is required at all classes.

Scenarios and practice sessions will take place both inside and outside. Please bring outdoor clothing appropriate for lying on the potentially wet, snowy, or cold ground while playing the role of both rescuer and patient. Stage (moulage), blood, and make-up are used to enhance the realism of a scenario. The classroom environment generally lends itself to a pair of indoor comfy shoes.

Member Registration options are also available! 

All fees go towards securing the program support and materials, and are final.