NOLS Wilderness First Aid Course - 17387

*** There are no more spots available for this course. If you are interested in being put on a waitlist please contact Dan Dunne 608-262-7445 ddunne@wisc.edu ***

OutdoorUW is offering a Wilderness First Aid certification course through NOLS Wilderness Medicine. This 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course will help you prepare for unexpected medical emergencies in wilderness settings. This fast-paced, hands-on training is designed to meet the needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working in remote locations. It will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from definitive medical care.

Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to integrate your learning. At the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. You will also leave the course with a certification that is valid for 2 years from the date of the course. 

The course is taught by seasoned NOLS instructors in a two-day format, from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather conditions.

Register below, call, or stop in the office if there are any questions about this course. Office hours posted to https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/outdoor-uw/. Current Hoofers should inquire with their club president about scholarship opportunities. 

Come prepared for wet, muddy, cold, or hot environments. To learn more about the curriculum please visit: https://www.nols.edu/en/wilderness-medicine/courses/

Important Covid 19 Update:

After careful consideration, NOLS will be putting a student vaccination requirement into effect for all US-based courses, starting in November 2021. This decision is grounded in our commitment to our students, our staff, and our NOLS communities to provide reasonable protection against known and predictable risks, and to avoid preventable harm. This policy also puts our practices into alignment with many hospitals, colleges, course venues, and partners across the United States. 

Policy Summary: 

• Wilderness Medicine students on courses starting after November 12, 2021 will be required to be fully vaccinated (have received all doses and have passed the necessary waiting period, typically 2 weeks) before course start.
• Details are being finalized regarding NOLS employees and will be announced soon.
• We will continue to follow CDC recommendations on masking, using KN95 masks indoors and when in close proximity with others.
• Exemptions will be granted on a limited basis.
• We will honor sponsor and venue vaccination requirements that are more restrictive, or go into effect sooner than the NOLS policy.

For more information, please visit the NOLS Program Notice

For additional information or questions about this certification course please contact Dan Dunne 608-262-7445 ddunne@wisc.edu