WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING

Date: May 9th, 2026

Sponsored by the Coronado Area Council

Curriculum Developed by the Emergency Care and Safety Institute & Endorsed by the BSA

This Wilderness First Aid (WFA) 16-hour blended learning certification course meets requirements for BSA’s National High Adventure Bases (Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, Summit Bechtel Reservation) and is recommended for registered Scout Leaders, Venturers and Scouts who are planning backcountry camping, hiking, canoeing, and other high adventure activities. Participants must be 13 years old or older. This certification is good for two years.

Participants must be currently certified in Adult CPR/AED by ECSI, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross when taking Wilderness First Aid, or purchase and complete the online CPR/AED Training and attend a skills check on the morning of the WFA course.

To become certified in WFA, you must complete both an on-line course and an in-person Skills Session.

1. Register for BSA Wilderness First Aid Navigate Course

2. Follow the additional emailed directions and complete this on-line course. Plan on eight hours to complete.

3. You must pass the on-line course test with an 85% score.

4. Email your WFA Navigate completion certificate to Dustin Taylor at coronadophilmontambassador@gmail.com.

You must complete the online WFA Navigate course (and Online CPR/AED if needed) as described above prior to taking the In-person Skills Session. This will run from 8:00am – 5:00pm. Registration is $60.

Bring any gear/equipment and first aid supplies you expect to have on your trek to the Skills Session. Bring your lunch, snacks, and any utensils you need.  We will not provide any food, but there will be a lunch break.

If needed, you must register for Adult CPR/AED certification. Most participants do CPR/AED Skills Session and WFA Skills Session on the same date. The CPR/AED Skills Session will be held from 7:00am – 8:00am on the morning of the course.

From http://scoutingevent.com/192-2026WFA