Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course (March 29 & 30, 2025)

$359.00

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Designed for outdoor groups, individual enthusiasts and anyone who works or spends time in remote environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far away.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Anna is a registered nurse and nurse practitioner with ~15 years experience. She's a certified WFA instructor, a certified New York State guide and is certified in advanced wilderness life support.

WHAT TO EXPECT*

Based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines, this course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

This trip is rated TRAINING. Custom date requests for private groups available. Request in the chatbox below.

See General Trip Information below for more information.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old.

Optional: 2-year certification in Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR. Digital certificate available upon successful completion of course.

Course length: 16 hours

Topics include:

Primary and Secondary Assessments
Head/Brain, Neck and Spinal Injuries
Heat-Related Emergencies
Hypothermia
Altitude-Related Illnesses
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Burns
Bone and Joint Injuries
Wounds and Wound Infection

*Format, dates and schedule are subject to change.

MATERIALS

Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide and Pocket Guide.

ITINERARY

Checkin/Meetup Saturday morning before 11am.
Training concludes Sunday 6pm.

OVERNIGHT CAMPING

You will be camping along the Appalachian Trail between Harriman State Park and Sterling Forest State Park. See the Alltrails Map here.

CAMPING WEATHER

SOUTHFIELDS WEATHER

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VANDRAR HEM/WANDER HOME LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS

Vandrar Hem is the Wander Home, a place for wanderers to share space in the love of movement and nature and community. A place to remember the feeling of home.

Expect cozy vibes and next level access to fresh air, starry skies, a jaunty puppy that roams around and beautiful nature. Sauna and cold plunge.

In addition to 10 guest beds, there is also ample tatami, sleeping bags, air mattresses, hammocks and tents to choose from for indoor accommodations. Outdoor sleeping accommodations are also possible on-property. See photos to see accommodations.

The Wander Home is not a hotel. It is a communal experience, made possible with everyone's support.

You will be working together to take care of the land and your space inside the Wander Home. Everyone's contribution is seen and valued.

All meals included during your stay. Everyone is welcome to contribute to meal prep and cooking.

VANDRAR HEM/WANDER HOME WEATHER

POUND RIDGE WEATHER

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IMPORTANT DETAILS

Confirmed Departures require 4 or more students. Invite 2 more friends for an automatic 10% off.

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