Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

If you spend enough time in the wilderness, eventually something happens. Be prepared to help others (or even yourself) by taking a wilderness first aid class.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the assessment of and basic treatment given to an ill or injured person in an area where advanced help and access to definitive care is not easily accessible.

In conjunction with Base Medical, SAC is now offering a Wilderness First Aid course primarily designed for non-medical recreationalists who may need to be the initial first aid provider in remote outdoor areas where advanced help, evacuation, and access to definitive care may be delayed.

Further communications will be sent out in February 2026. No payment will be collected until February 2026. Some details of the course may change.

In-Person Date: Saturday March 7th, 2025

In-Person Time: 8am to 6pm

In-Person Location: Sherwood, Oregon (specific location to be provided after sign-up)

Wilderness First Aid Course Objectives

Upon completion of a Wilderness First Aid course, an individual is expected to:

Time Requirement:

Certification Duration: Cert expires 2 years after completion

Recertification: The grace period for a WFA certification is 6 months after expiration (2.5 years after original certification). Recertification through a Base Medical-affiliated program is recommended, because not all medical providers recognize each others' certifications. There is not single national certification agency for wilderness medicine.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites CPR and AED training are recommended, but not required.

Cost:

Instructors:

Description from Base Medical