WFA Training – Wilderness First Aid
2025 Wilderness First Aid Training Sessions
In Scouting, readiness means knowing first aid, especially in remote areas. Wilderness first aid (WFA) is vital for backcountry trips, emphasizing assessment skills and resource utilization when professional help is far away. It significantly impacts emergencies, making a difference between life and death. Even short hikes in the Pacific Northwest can lead far from assistance, making WFA essential, not just for extreme adventures. Explore more about Wilderness First Aid at the BSA Wilderness First Aid homepage.
CLASS PREREQUISITE: WFA is an advanced first aid course. Basic first aid knowledge like what is covered in the BSA ScoutsBSA First Class requirements for first aid is a prerequisite.
Before a Wilderness First Aid certificate can be issued participants MUST have a current adult CPR/AED certification. Online-only CPR/AED classes do not fulfill this prerequisite.
BSA Wilderness First Aid – Overview
BSA Wilderness First Aid – FAQs
BSA Wilderness First Aid – Safety Moment
Available Dates/Locations
COST: First time certification $180
Recertification $160 (No Field Guide included)WHEN: TBD
WHERE: Camp Pigott, 24225 Woods Creek Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290
Prerequisite Forms and Information
Annual Health & Medical Record Link
National BSA policy requires Scouts and adults attending resident camp to complete Parts A & B with Part C highly recommended
For more information, please contact events@seattlebsa.org.