Wilderness First Aid Course

duration: 2 days (16 hours) meeting_point: Trondheim Kajakk min_age: 6 description: # Learn how to make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life. Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one-and maybe even save a life. Figures and facts • Duration: 16 hours ( 8 hours each day) • Capacity: 20 people • Price: 2950,- per person • Language: English - Place: Tempe idrettsanlegg ​WHO IS THE WFA FOR? The WFA is the perfect course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. It also meets the ACA guidelines. WHAT IS TAUGHT? The WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. WHAT ABOUT ROOM AND BOARD? We provide coffee, tea, and snacks. Lodging is not provided but we can assist you with recommendations in the local area. You need to bring your own lunch. ​IS THERE AN EXAM? Yes, there is ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course. DO I GET CERTIFIED? Yes. You will receive a SOLO WFA certification, which is valid for two years. what_is_included: - We provide coffee, tea, and snacks what_is_not_included: - Lodging is not provided but we can assist you with recommendations in the local area check_in_details: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the course! what_to_bring: - You need to bring your own lunch.