Wilderness First Aid

The Grand Canyon Council plans to facilitate a Wilderness First Aid and CPR & AED Course at Camp Geronimo on April 12-13th. 

Wilderness first aid, or “WFA”, is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that focuses on prevention, assessment, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. This is defined as being an hour or more away from advanced care. 

WFA courses are intended for anyone planning a remote high adventure, from lay responders to medical professionals.  The Grand Canyon Council is an official Education Center for the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI).  This course was developed in association with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American College of Emergency Physicians and meets the BSA requirements for all High Adventure Bases.

*Prerequisites:

1. Must be at least 14 years old.
2. Must be CPR/AED Certified before WFA course (See Note 3 Below)

*Please Bring:

1. Comfortable clothing appropriate for spending the day outside.  Uniforms are not required.
2. Closed Toed Shoes
3. Blanket or trail pad
4. Sunscreen
5. Snacks and water
6. Pen and Paper
7. Camping Supplies (See Note 1 Below)
8. BSA Medical Forms part A and B

*Notes:

1. Tent camping is included in the fees.  If you wish to stay in a cabin, please book a cabin at this link: Camp Geronimo Reservations.  Cabin rental prices are not included in training fees. 
2. GCC will provide Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on Saturday, and Breakfast on Sunday.  Please be sure to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.  
3. CPR/AED course will be offered on Friday evening, April 11th at 8:00 PM for those who are not already certified.  Participants for CPR/AED should arrive at Geronimo by 7:30 PM on April 11th to check in prior to the course. 

CPR will start on Friday night. Please arrive by 7:30 PM. Friday night dinner is not included. 

WFA will start on Saturday at 8:00 AM. Breakfast will start at 7:30. Please indicate whether you will be joining us for breakfast on Saturday morning before the course. 

The course should end around 1 pm on Sunday if we get through all the topics on time. 

Questions: Email Aaron Brissman at firstaid@scoutingaz.org