Wilderness First Aid

Catalog description

This course is designed for back country skiers, guides, forest service personnel, climbers, ski patrollers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Emphasis will be placed on learning procedures involving preventative medicine, evacuation, environmental resources, altitude-related problems, and emergency first aid in the wilderness. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, the student will be eligible for a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certificate from LTCC and a CPR/AHD certificate from the American Heart Association (AHA). Current Wilderness First Aid (WFR) may recertify in this course. SPRING 2026: NOTE: This class is partially online/partially in class on campus. Students will be using a computer to assist with the learning process and are expected to attend class 22 hours with the remaining 14 hours completed online. completed online. SUMMER 2026: NOTE: This class is partially online/partially in class on campus. Students will be using a computer to assist with the learning process and are expected to attend class 24 hours with the remaining 12 hours. FALL 2026: NOTE: This class is partially online/partially in class on campus. Students will be using a computer to assist with the learning process and are expected to attend class 24 hours with the remaining 12 hours.