Wilderness First Aid 

Overview:

If you are participating in a scouting experience where ambulances or medical care is more than 30 minutes away, you should consider taking a wilderness first aid class.  This course will give you the skills and confidence to care for yourself and your team on remote adventures.  

This year, the Mid-Iowa Council is partnering with the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) to offer a blended learning program. This program includes an online course hosted on the ECSI website, followed by an in-person skill session at camp Mitigwa.  In order to participate, students need to be at least 14 years old and hold an active CPR certification. 

Registering for the online course is done here: https://www.ecsinstitute.org/scouting-wfa

Registering for the skills session is done here: https://www.scoutingevent.com/177-WildernessFirstAid2024

Step by step Instructions:

Step 1: Register for the Class through ECSI.  

• Details are available here: https://www.ecsinstitute.org/scouting-wfa
• The class costs $40 and can be paid through their website.  

Step 2: Take the online course.  

• Complete all of the required modules

Step 3: Print out your documents

• Completion certificate
• Course invoice

Step 4: Register for the in-person skill session 

• Register through the Mid Iowa Council.  
• The cost of the skills session will be $10 paid to the mid Iowa council.  This will include costs for lunch, facilities, and disposable items used

Step 5: Attend the in-person skill session and demonstrate your knowledge

• This program will take place on Saturday May 18 at the Bear Creek Lodge on Camp Mitigwa. 
• We will begin at 9:00 am.  
• This session will take 8 hours to complete, plus a short break for lunch
• Please bring printed copies of your certificate from ECSI and your receipt

Instructors Wanted

To meet the demands for this certification, the Mid-Iowa Council is looking for more instructors to help.  If you are a scout leader who has a background in healthcare, you are probably eligible to be an instructor for this program.   Details can be found here: https://www.ecsinstitute.org/scouting