COST: 
$295 internal tuition only
$325 external tuition only
Meals and Lodging depend on package (see below)

LOCATION:   Collegeville, MN 

Course Description:
Whether you find yourself on the river or in the mountains, this course is designed for anyone who might have to spend an unexpected night out in the backcountry with an injured patient. The five-day Wilderness Advanced First Aid Course (WAFA) curriculum emphasizes long-term care and includes more practice time than an introductort level Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, making the perfect option for guides who need more extensive training. You'll receive the best education availible based on the most updated wilderness medicine curriculum delivered to you in an intensive hands-on format. Be confidant in making treatment and evacuation decisions for your clients, friends or family members. This course is ideal for river guides, outfitters and camp staff who lead trips. The WAFA course is pre-approved for 32 hours of EMT CEUs by CECBEMS.

Upon completion of practical and written exams you will recieve a two year WMI of NOLS Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification and a two-year CPR certification.     

RECERTIFICATION

The WAFA may be used to recertify a WFR certification.  If you hold a current Wilderness First Responder certification from WMI, SOLO, NOLS, OpEPA, WMA or WPT, you will receive a WMI WFR certification upon successful completion of your WFA or WFR Recert only course. If you hold a current WFR certification from any other wilderness medicine organization you will receive a letter of course completion in lieu of a WMI WFR certification. This letter of completion may allow you to recertify with your original certifying organization. You must contact that organization prior to your WMI course to ensure that our course will meet their requirements for recertification. 

All students are required to submit a photocopy of their WFR certification card on the first day of the course. 

There is a one-year grace period for recertification of WMI cards.  (Please keep in mind that you are not current during this grace period and therefore cannot work as a Wilderness First Responder.)  

REGISTRATION/POLICIES

A full deposit of $295 (Internal) or $325 (External) is required to reserve a space in the course. Tuition is payable by check (with driver’s license number), Visa/MasterCard* or cash and will not be charged until the start day of the course. The tuition fee covers textbooks, syllabus, equipment and certifications.  A full refund will be given if we are forced to cancel the course for any reason.

Contact:
Adventure Programs
320.363.3236
Mary Hall 010
Collegeville, Mn 56321