Where: Newtown, CT- Sticks and Stones Farm When:February 29 and March
1 Length: about 16 hours plus 2-3 for optional CPR CERTIFICATION: 2-
year SOLO cert, nationally recognized. Age Restriction: minimum age is
14 What to Bring: Comfortable clothing for being in-doors and outdoors
for a period of time, in any weather. Lunch and snacks as well as
water. A notebook and writing utensil. Mug for tea. WILDERNESS FIRST
AID (WFA) 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. 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. WHERE
AND WHEN IS IT HELD? Sticks and Stones Farm Feb 29 8am -5pm with
optional CPR from 6-9pm and March 1 9am-5pm HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$250 for WFA alone additional $80 to add adult and pediatric CPR
through AHA. 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 good for two years. DOES THE WFA COUNT AS
CONTINUING EDUCATION? The WFA may give continuing ed credits
(depending on the specific requirements for your CERTIFICATION) and is
approved for recertifying SOLOs WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER PROGRAM.
Questions? email Steph at programs@twocoyotes.org
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