Wilderness First Aid Training, Age 18+
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SOLO Wilderness First Aid is ideal for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts who regularly spend time in the outdoors one hour or more from definitive care, because there are additional interventions you can and should do if it’s going to be a while before medical providers reach you.
This includes hikers, climbers, paddlers, bikers, skiers, and anyone else who wants to feel more independent, empowered and capable during outdoor pursuits.
What is Included? WFA tuition includes instruction, textbook and training materials, CPR and SOLO certification. Certification is good for two years.
What is Taught? The WFA curriculum focuses on: Prevention, Response and Assessment, Initial Life Threats, Musculoskeletal Injuries including Long Bone Fractures and Advanced Spine Assessment, Environmental Emergencies, Soft Tissue Injuries and Infection, and Medical Emergencies.
What Should I Bring? WFA students are asked to bring clothing suitable for being active much of the day (i.e. rolling around pretending to be injured, and kneeling next to mock patients). They should also bring additional layers to use for building splints, etc. A complete packing list and directions are sent to students before the program begins.
Instructor: Andrea Kane
Bio: Andrea grew up in Sutton, Vermont and has over 20 years of experience in emergency response, from Wilderness First Responder to Advanced EMT. She has served as Crew Chief for Vergennes Rescue, provided disaster relief after Hurricane Ike and Tropical Storm Irene, and since 1999 has been a Lead Instructor at SOLO School of Wilderness Medicine. Andrea has also directed outdoor programs at UVM and Simon’s Rock College, taught EMTs through UVM’s Rural EMS Initiative, and worked with youth at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. She holds a BA from UVM and is passionate about outdoor access, stewardship, and safe enjoyment of the outdoors.
Registration Information
- Online registration is available with a credit card (a processing fee of $2 or 3.5 %, whichever is higher, plus 10 cents is added). Using this option, your balance is paid in full, and the person is enrolled.
- If a non-refundable deposit is available it can be paid for online.
- Any remaining balance is due before the registered person can attend. Some programs have a specific date when the balance is due and must be paid before that date.
- Online registrations close the night before the start date of the program or on Thursday evening if the program starts over the weekend.
- Offline registration is available at the Recreation Dept. with a check or cash. You have to come in to do this. Please be sure to create a Household Account online before coming in if you don't have one already.
- Registrations are NOT accepted over the phone or by email.
- REGISTRATION DEADLINES:
- 1. If a deadline is posted on the registration page, this is to ensure that there are enough participants to offer the program.
- 2. Program numbers are checked one week before the start date to see if the minimum number is met.
- 3. No registrations are accepted after the second meeting of the program.
- 4. If a program is Full, register for the waiting list using the Online Payment Option. No fee is charged.
- CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFERS:
- 1. Must be made by the Dept. You cannot do it online. Please contact us to cancel or transfer a program.
- 2. The Dept reserves the right to cancel or consolidate any programs that do not meet the minimum participation required.
- 3. If canceled, a full refund will be issued. Participants will be notified by email of any changes or cancellations.
- 4. If you cancel a program the refund policy will be put into effect.
- Don’t Wait! Register Early! (A program might be canceled due to low enrollment or filled).
- Williston Residents can apply for Financial Assistance if needed. See Link Below