Wilderness Advanced First Aid 3 day

Curriculum
The Wilderness Advanced First Aid course is a minimum of 36 hours of instruction when taught in the United States and 40 hours when taught in Canada. Hours vary in other countries. In-class learning involves lecture, discussion, patient assessment drills, simulations, case study review, and skills labs. Students learn to provide care when help is delayed for hours to days.
Requirements
Prior to enrolling, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria in this policy allow students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of a wilderness medicine course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field.
Evaluation
This course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations, hands-on activities, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodation for any student with special needs.
Recertification
Certifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course should take another WAFA course or consider upgrading to a Wilderness First Responder. On a case by case basis, WAFA students may re-certify in a Wilderness First Responder Recertification course.
Topics Covered in the Course
Patient assessment and emergency care including CPR and AED use, basic life support skills, the patient assessment system, patient reporting, and calling for help.
Treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, including splinting and pain management. 
Non-technical lifting, moving, and extrication of patients with an emphasis on spinal motion restriction when applicable. 
Environmental medicine including illness and injuries related to temperature, lightning, submersion, and environmental toxins.
Backcountry medicine including the assessment and treatment of common medical problems. 
Management of wounds such as lacerations, burns, and blisters. 
Practical Skills including bleeding control, wound cleaning, bandaging, splinting, spine stable patient packaging, hypothermia management, medical kit preparation. 
WMA International wilderness protocols including treatment of anaphylaxis, wound management, CPR in a remote setting and spine injury assessment.
Certifications
Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification
Adult CPR Certification (Based on ILCOR/AHA standards)
Certifications are valid for three years.
Continuing Education Hours
First Responder: 36
EMT: 36
Advanced EMT or Paramedic: 36
Approved by Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)
Recognized by the American Camp Association
This course is recognized by the American Camp Association (ACA) to meet specific ACA standards requiring certifications.
Affiliate of Wilderness Medical Society