Wilderness First Aid - Scouting
Wilderness first aid, or “WFA”, is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available.
Wilderness First Aid - Scouting
SUMMARY Being prepared in Scouting often means being ready to render first aid. As we go farther into the backcountry with our units, some additional training is needed. Wilderness first aid (WFA), the next step up from the basic first aid, focuses on teaching assessment skills and using available resources when professional responders may be […]
ECSI Wilderness First Aid Training For Boy Scouts of America - ecsinstitute
ECSI offers comprehensive CPR/AED and Wilderness First Aid resources that meet BSA training requirements and are designed to fully support BSA staff members and provide scouts with the tools needed to gain the knowledge and skills required to save lives.
The 2010 edition of the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines (BSA WFA) were developed with content which was epidemiologically driven, evidence based, legally responsible, and based on modern
ECSI Wilderness First Aid Training For Boy Scouts of America
As many individuals are unable to access in-person Wilderness First Aid training during the COVID-19 pandemic, this new awareness-level online course will allow scouts, scout leaders, and staff to learn the cognitive information needed to respond to injuries or sudden illnesses when medical care is more than an hour away.
Wilderness First Aid | 16 Hours Long • Learn To Save A Life
This course meets the American Camp Association 2021 Standards and the 2021 Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Wilderness First Aid requirements for BSA High Adventure programs (such as Philmont, etc.). This course is approved by the United States Coast Guard to satisfy the first aid and CPR training requirements [46 CFR 11.205(e)(1)(i) &46 CFR 11.205 ...
Frequently Asked Questions | Boy Scouts of America
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As you know, the BSA Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course has two options. There is the traditional 16-hour in-person course. This training includes teaching information, such as the signs and symptoms of someone going into shock, as well as skill development, such as practicing in-the-field treatment of someone in shock.
Wilderness First Aid - Mount Baker Council, BSA
Our Wilderness First Aid Program teaches how to approach an emergency situation and how to treat the injured and sick based on up-to-date protocols, evidence based medicine and real life experiences.
Wilderness First Aid - Crossroads of America Council, BSA
Wilderness First Aid is a comprehensive series of lessons in how to react and respond in remote, life threatening situations. Lots of activity and hands-on work in classroom and outdoor scenarios keeps it fun! Scout leaders and older Scouts with some First Aid training and a serious interest in advancing their knowledge.