Wilderness First Aid

Join us April 13th at Camp Geronimo for Wilderness First Aid Training!

Participants for CPR/AED should arrive at Geronimo by 8PM on April 12th. 

The Grand Canyon Council plans to facilitate a Wilderness First Aid and CPR & AED Course at Camp Geronimo on April 13-15th. 

*Prerequisites:  Must be at least 14 years old.

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.

Please Bring:

WFA and CPR certifications will be offered at the course. Online course work is not required before the start of the course.

Comfortable clothing appropriate for spending the day outside.  Uniforms are not required.

Closed Toed Shoes

Blanket or trail pad

Sunscreen

lunch, snacks, and water

Pen and Paper

Camping Supplies

Tent camping is included in the fees. We 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. 

If you wish to stay in a cabin, please contact gcc.program@scouting.org to set up a reservation- price not included in training fees.