Wilderness First Aid Certification

Wilderness First Aid Certification (2-Day Course)

Hosted at Glendale Sports Complex | Taught by American First Responder

Ready to feel more confident responding to emergencies in the outdoors?

Join us for a comprehensive two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification designed for hikers, backpackers, outdoor leaders, and anyone who spends time recreating outside. This course blends hands-on scenarios, practical skills, and real-world outdoor applications so you can respond calmly and effectively when it matters most.

This course includes CPR certification, and both your Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications are valid for up to 2 years.

Over the course of two full days, you’ll learn how to assess situations, make informed decisions, and provide care in environments where professional help may be delayed.

You’ll learn how to:

• Conduct patient assessments in wilderness settings

• Manage common outdoor injuries like sprains, fractures, wounds, and burns

• Recognize and respond to environmental emergencies such as heat illness and hypothermia

• Handle altitude-related concerns and dehydration

• Make evacuation decisions using practical, scenario-based thinking

• Perform CPR and respond to life-threatening emergencies

This is not a passive lecture. It’s an interactive, scenario-driven course that prepares you for real-life situations on trail, at camp, or during backcountry travel. You’ll practice skills, ask questions, and walk away with tools you can actually use.

Whether you’re a beginner adventurer or an experienced guide, this certification builds confidence, sharpens decision-making, and reinforces the importance of preparedness in the outdoors.

Class Information

Please show up 15 minutes early to check in.

• Date: Saturday, February 21 & Sunday, February 22

• Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm (both days)

• Location: Glendale Sports Complex

• Instructor: American First Responder

• Cost: $200

Who Is This For?

This course is coed and open to everyone. This class is ideal for:

• Hikers and backpackers

• Campers and outdoor enthusiasts

• Outdoor guides and trip leaders

• Climbing partners and mountaineers

• Anyone who spends time in areas where help may be delayed

  
  

Whether you’re brand new to outdoor recreation or stepping into a leadership role, this certification strengthens your skills and your confidence.

About Way Out Wild

Way Out Wild is a women-led outdoor education and adventure organization dedicated to building confidence, safety, and connection in the outdoors. Through guided hikes, camping trips, backpacking programs, and skill-based workshops, WOW creates inclusive and supportive spaces for women and underrepresented communities to grow their outdoor knowledge and experience.

Our mission is simple: knowledge builds confidence, and confidence creates lifelong relationships with nature.