Seattle, WA | Wilderness First Aid/WFR-R
With Mt. Rainier, the North Cascades, and the Olympics on the horizon, Seattle is surrounded by world-class mountain adventures. For those who take advantage of the Emerald City’s epic surroundings, be that day hikes or week-long climbing trips, we’re excited to be partnering with the University of Washington to offer this course for the UW and Seattle adventure community.
June 28-29, 2025 (Sold out, waitlist available)
This Wilderness First Aid (or Wilderness First Responder-Refresher) course will prepare you for your next adventure.
Combining a highly experiential in-person training with our self-paced Wilderness Medicine Online course, this program provides all the skills-practice and knowledge needed to handle a range of medical and traumatic emergencies in a wilderness environment. Practice treating life threats, stabilizing injuries, and evaluating and managing medical and environmental hardships. Additional e-labs apply for the WFR-Refresher.
10% off for University of Washington students with discount code UW10. Proof of student ID required.
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• Wilderness First Aid, valid for 2 years
• CPR: AED Adult/Child/Infant, valid for 2 years
• Wilderness First Responder-Refresher for those holding a current WFR Certification or within 1 year of expiration, valid for 2 years. Additional e-labs apply.
• WA Epinephrine Auto-Injector Certification, valid for 2 years
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• Manage risk through pre trip planning and preventative techniques: first aid kits, pre-trip medical assessments, travel medicine, telemedicine.
• Assess and treat life threatening emergencies: airway management, hemorrhage control, CPR, shock, and stabilization.
• Practice common trauma techniques: wound and fracture management, head injuries, neck and spine injury, blunt trauma, burns, dental and eye trauma.
• Develop important judgment skills for the assessment and evacuation of medical and environmental emergencies in the backcountry: heat and cold emergencies, animal bites and stings, lightning and adverse weather, search and rescue basics, cardiac and respiratory emergencies, diabetes, seizures, anaphylaxis.
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Daily
University of Washington, 9:00AM-5:30PM
Expect to be outside the vast majority of each day. We will venture off campus to nearby parks for scenarios and skills practice.
**Note: the itinerary is fluid and is subject to change for safety and weather/environmental factors including wind, rain/snow, air quality, trail closures, traffic considerations, etc.
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The class will be physically active through scenarios and skills practice. Participants should expect light hiking throughout the program. Please contact BMG if you would like more information about fitness requirements.
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All of our programs have a minimum age requirement based on physical intensity and/or the mature nature of the online and in-person content. The minimum age for this program is 14 (with anyone under 18 requiring a guardian’s consent). We reserve the right to make exceptions to this policy depending on circumstances. If you have any questions, please reach out to info@backcountrymedical.org to see whether an exception is possible.
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This course is held rain or shine and will require clothing suited for any weather. The following is a list of recommended gear you will need to bring with you:
• Hat (sun hat or warm hat)
• Gloves
• Sunscreen
• Rain jacket
• Warm layers
• Appropriate footwear for hiking
• Water bottle
• Food for lunch and snacks (lunch is not provided)
• Pen or pencil
***Notebooks are optional, a manual with lecture notes is provided at the beginning of the course and can be used to take notes.
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Class will start on the University of Washington’s campus each day. We will utilize their classroom and outdoor spaces. Participants should expect to spend a portion of the program off campus at nearby parks running skills and scenarios.