ASCENT CLIMBING AND ROCK CLIMB FAIRFIELD BRING SOLO'S WILDERNESS FIRST AID (WFA) TO SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT - MAY 2016

The WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups.

This course qualifies as a Wilderness First Responder refresher course.

WHAT IS TAUGHT?

The WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.

SCHEDULE

May 21-22, 2016
9am to 6pm daily

Day 1

• Patient Assessment
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Shock
• Musculoskeletal (splinting)

Day 2

• Spinal Assessment
• Environmental Emergencies
• Medical Emergencies
• Bites and Stings

IS THERE AN EXAM?

Yes, there is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course.

DO I GET CERTIFIED?

Yes. You will receive a SOLO WFA certification, which is good for two years.