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During hands-on rescue of an accident 'victim'
WFAC students control bleeding and immobilize the head and neck.

Welcome to the
Wilderness First Aid Course, Inc.
an educational non-profit organization that offers the following:

WFAC	Wilderness First Aid Course 3-day, 30-hour course that trains wilderness first aiders in essential skills to perform effective first aid and manage a wilderness medical emergency WFAC syllabus
WFAB	Wilderness First Aid Basics 2-day, 18-hour introductory course that teaches basic wilderness first aid skills One of these is prerequisite: Completion of Airway/Breathing Skills Session the evening before class --or-- Proof of CPR within 4 years of the course Unavailable at this time WFAB syllabus
WFAR	Wilderness First Aid Refresher 1-day, 8-hour course that refreshes the skills of those who have had substantial wilderness first aid training Unavailable at this time WFAR syllabus

The WFAC emphasizes training you to manage the most common injuries.

The WFAC celebrates 30 years!

The Wilderness First Aid Course (WFAC) is a community service, non-profit, educational organization. It has offered quality, affordable wilderness first aid training in the greater Los Angeles area for 30 years. All WFAC staff members are experienced in wilderness travel and first aid.

Here is what some of the students say
about the course...

"Overall a remarkable experience!
The experience of the leaders and their patient,
direct input went beyond my expectations.
The time spent at the lodge is, of course, always a treat.
If that's not enough, just the food alone was worth the price of admission.
A million thanks."
- Tom R.

"(The Wilderness First Aid Course) is truly an incredible experience. Once you take it, you will question why anyone would go into the wilderness without having taken it."
- Larry S.

"This team is awesome! I so appreciate your dedication to quality instruction while keeping it fun. The food was incredible! All volunteers sooo friendly and obviously supportive of the program"
- Karen F.

"I remember the first time I witnessed an accident
in the wilderness. I felt helpless. If you lead trips,
you owe it to yourself to learn how to deal with injurites.
WFAC is an outstanding class--an absolute can't-miss
for any outings leader."
- Ron C.

"WFAC...Don't leave home without it"
- Darrick D.

"The victim scenarios are realistic,
appropriately stressful, and very well thought-out."
- Ed C.

"The combination of classroom lectures,
skill building sessions and scenarios,
delivered by instructors who are...
knowledgeable in their field…
and are supportive of beginning level
students, made for a truly enriching experience"
- Howard K.