Wilderness First Aid provides and introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. 

This course is offered through Base Medical, which delivers courses in a hybrid format. You will learn the course material through the online component, through a series of videos and quizzes. Then you will have an 8-hour hands-on session to put that learning into practice.

Part One: Online Learning

Once you sign up, you can get started right away. All lectures are video-based and the course can be taken at your own pace as long as you finish by the deadline. Review as many times as necessary. When you are ready, take the final exam.

Part Two: Practical Training

The practical training part focuses on the hands-on skills necessary to gain certification. 

Activity Notes

The Mazamas is partnering with Base Medical to offer an ONLINE ONLY Wilderness First Aid (WFA) classes this spring.  The WFA is an online hybrid course consisting of approximately 8 hours of independent online work including an online final exam.  The online course work should be completed prior to the ONLINE Zoom practical session.  The final exam must be completed and passed with a score of 80% or higher within seven days of completing the Zoom practical portion of the course.  The Zoom practical portion of the course will be held on Zoom from 8 AM to 5 PM on March 14th.  More information about the practical course will be sent via email closer to the course date.  PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE A VOLUNTEER "PATIENT" AVAILABLE DURING THE PRACTICAL SESSION.  You should ask a friend or family member in your "bubble" to be your patient on the day of the Zoom practical. Prerequisite: Laptop or desktop computer? You will receive an email with a link to the online coursework on February 10th. Please email questions to firstaid@mazamas.org. 
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