Wilderness First Aid Certification Course

Wilderness First Aid: Seattle Course Details Registration via the Longleaf Wilderness Medicine website is REQUIRED for participation. SOA members - please use code SOAWFA25 to take $25.00 off of the course tuition. Course Dates Attendance at all course sessions required Sat-Sun, November 7-8, 2026 8:00am-5:00pm each day * Location: Westside School ## WHO IS IT FOR? WFA courses are designed to meet the needs of individuals who are responsible for the medical care of others in a wilderness setting, people who work in remote settings, and recreationalists who want to be prepared in the case of an emergency. The WFA course is also beneficial people who live in remote areas or in locations that are prone to natural disasters whose aftermath may delay emergency response and for medical professionals seeking ways to apply their skills outside of the clinic setting. ## WHAT TOPICS ARE COVERED? Topics in the 16-hour class include patient assessment, how to provide long-term care with limited resources, the decision of when to call for more help, and treatments such as splinting, wound care and managing spine injuries. The course schedule includes classroom time as well as extensive hands-on skills practice through medical scenarios and labs. View the full WFA course schedule. Questions? Email katie@longleafmedical.com