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Connecticut Forest & Park Association

16 Meriden Road
Middlefield, CT 06481 United States

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Event Type: Training Course

Audience: CFPA Volunteers

Organizer: Alex Bradley

Event Description

The course will take place May 18 & 19.

Cost of Course for is $200.00 – Please make check out to James Wolff and bring on first day of course or link for PayPal can be provided

Training is 9:00-4:30 at CFPA HQ.

 Please arrive by 8:45am both days.

Please come prepared to be outside for the full duration of the course.

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.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

$180

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.

 CLICK TO SIGN UP

(sign up in CFPA volunteer portal)