WILDERNESS FIRST AID & CPR

Since the summer of 2021, the following adjustments have been implemented for NCAP accredited local council camps and National High Adventure Bases.

Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification will continue to be required for all backcountry adventures. As a reminder, a current CPR/AED certification from a nationally recognized agency is a pre-requisite for a WFA course.

BSA has identified the following providers as meeting the BSA’s requirements for WFA training: (1) American Red Cross, (2) Emergency Care & Safety Institute, and (3) providers accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) under the ACA’s standard “HW.2.2/ST.3.2 First Aid & Emergency Care Personnel”. WFA courses offered by any other provider does not meet the BSA’s requirements. An ACA membership is required to view the alternatives. The BSA has partnered with Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) to design a blended learning format that combines 8-hours of online learning with 8-hours of in-person skills testing.

In addition, there are several options to satisfy this requirement for back-country, wilderness and remote programs offered by local councils or national high adventure bases.

The options are listed below:

1. The crew has at least one member with a current certificate of training in WFA.
2. The crew has at least one member who meets the criteria for an extension from the issuing agency. It is incumbent on the individual to research and obtain the extension with the issuing agency.
3. A member of the crew obtains in person training prior to arrival. We anticipate this will become more accessible as states begin to reopen.
4. A crew member completes the ECSI 8-hour online course, followed by the 8-hour skills test (prior to arrival, or upon arrival) resulting in a certificate of training.
5. A WFA trained staff member accompanies the crew for the entire trek.

Wilderness First Aid will be run in 2 components (all are mandatory)

1. Approx. 2 weeks prior, You will receive access to the online course. This MUST be completed prior to the course. There is a certificate you MUST bring and give the instructor.
2. In-Person 10am - 3pm at Camp Gorton

CPR with AED (if you can show the instructor a current certification you don't need to take this)

1. Approx 2 weeks prior You will receive access to the online course. This MUST be completed prior to the course. There is a certificate you MUST bring and give the instructor.
2. In-Person 3:30pm - 6pm at Camp Gorton

Cost:

• $60 until 9/18, 9/19 or later $80
• $25 additional if you need CPR/AED

Once you complete registration you will receive a conformation email. If you do not get it please check your spam for no-reply@247scouting.org