Wilderness and Remote
First Aid Certification Class

Course Length: 16 hours - attendance and participation for the full schedule is required to receive certification.  This class meets the requirements established by Boy Scouts of America for participating in high adventure.

6:00 PM -10:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday

All training dates will be held at Pleasantview Fire Department, 1970 W Plainfield Rd, La Grange Highlands, IL 60525.

January 17 - 18, 2025

February 7 - 8, 2025

March 21 - 22, 2025

April 4 - 5, 2025

May 16 - 17, 2025

Length of Certification: 2 years

Who can attend:  Any registered youth or adult Scout age 14 or older.

Pre-requisites:  Adult CPR/AED card from any agency that was issued within 12 months of class is required.  A copy of your certification will need to be emailed to the instructor prior to class.  If you need Adult CPR/AED contact Cathy Prosser, prosserc@aol.com, to arrange for a blended learning class with the in-person portion to be completed during the WFA class.  Additional cost of $20.00, cash at class.  On line pre-work is required, about 2.5 hours. 

Cost:  $65.00 for in-council attendees; $75.00 for out-of-council attendees – Includes Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Manual and Pocket Guide.

Meal plan (Food NOT provided): 

Friday:  Eat dinner before you come or bring a sack dinner.  Water bottle.

Saturday:  Eat breakfast before you arrive.  Bring lunch, dinner and snacks that do not require refrigeration or heating.  Water bottle.  Pack food that can be eaten as class continues.  We will not take any formal breaks and will not be leaving campus.   

What to wear/materials:  Wear clothing suitable to spend time outside intermittently on Saturday, check the weather before you come.  No special materials needed for class, instructors will provide what is needed. 

Please let me know if there are any questions or concerns.  Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Cathy Prosser      
prosserc@aol.com
704-607-3054
American Red Cross Instructor