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Current Classes

Wilderness First Responder and Wilderness First Aid. Come to one of our courses or have us come to you and offer a course. Fill out our contact form and we will contact you as soon as we can. Click on "Current Classes" above for course schedule

WFA Course in St Louis at Upperlimits rock climbing gym

What you will learn:

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.

      Scout leaders practicing.

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 and WFR 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. The WFR is for those who spend multiple days in the backcountry, guides, and scout leaders.

Meets American Camping Association requirements, ACA.

WHAT IS TAUGHT?
The WFA is 16 hours long (two days), and the WFR course is 9 days and 72 hours long. The course focuses on skills of Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies

IS THERE AN EXAM?
Yes, there is an ongoing evaluation of practical skills, and there are written assessments throughout the course. For the WFR there is a written exam at the end of the course and an all-group rescue scenario.

DO I GET CERTIFIED?
Yes. You will receive a SOLO WFA or a WFR certification depending on which course you take, which is good for two years.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is Austin Ascents most popular course and it creates a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Started as the “Mountain/Woods First Aid” course in 1975, this was the first course of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based.

Contact us today and let us help you with your next adventure!

Where the WFR course goes into more long-term patient care.

  • Introduction
  • Anatomy of a Wilderness Crisis
  • Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
  • Asthma
  • Backcountry Essentials
  • Cold-Related Injuries
  • Environmental Emergencies & Survival Skills (including lightning)
  • Heat-Related Injuries
  • Medical Emergencies & Critical Care
  • Orthopedics
  • Patient Assessment System
  • Patient Lifting & Moving
  • Principles of Fracture Care
  • Rescue Plan
  • Response & Assessment
  • Soft Tissue Injuries & Medical Emergencies
  • Spinal Cord Injury Management
  • Sprains & Strains
  • Techniques
  • The Human Animal
  • Trauma-Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Trauma-Soft Tissue Injuries
  • Universal Precautions
  • Use of Epinephrine

Refund Policy: 

  • If you cancel 2 weeks before your trip date 50% of the amount is refunded.
  • If you cancel 1 week before your trip there will be NO refund and you forfeit the full amount.
  • If we cancel you receive your refund minus a credit card service fee of $15.00.

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WFA course Horseshoe Canyon Ranch March 27th and 28th

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Jasper, United States

The cost is $250.00 per person.  Also, this course can be used to recertify your WFR contact us for details What you will learn: Testimonials 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 […]

$250.00

Wilderness First Aid Course Texas State U camp April 20 and 21

Texas State University Camp 1000 University Rd, Wimberley, TX, United States

The cost is $250.00 per person.  Also, this course can be used to recertify your WFR contact us for details What you will learn: Testimonials 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 […]

$250.00

Wilderness First Aid course Horseshoe Canyon Ranch May 28 and 29

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Jasper, United States

The cost is $250.00 per person. MAY 28th and 29th Also, this course can be used to recertify your SOLO WFR contact us for details What you will learn: Testimonials 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 […]

$250.00

Wilderness First Aid September 7th and 8th Texas Tech Campus

Texas Tech University 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX, United States

Wilderness First Aid September 7th and 8th Texas Tech campus What you will learn: 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 […]

$260.00

SOLO Wilderness First Aid course October 19th and 20th Texas state UCamp.

Texas State University Camp 1000 University Rd, Wimberley, TX, United States

SOLO Wilderness First Aid course October 19th and 20th Texas state UCamp. What you will learn: 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 […]

$260.00

Wilderness First Aid course October 31st to November 1st Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Arkansas

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Jasper, United States

Wilderness First Aid course October 31st to November 1st Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Arkansas What you will learn: 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 […]

$260.00

Wilderness First Responder course January 4th to 11th Junction TX (Texas Tech Facility)

Texas Tech Junction TX 254 Red Raider Ln, Junction, United States

Wilderness First Responder course January 4th to 11th Junction TX (Texas Tech Facility) The course is $1000.00 for the WFR, CPR, and AED certifications. Lodging and food are extra. There is lodging and food at the facility. SOLO Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses are the recognized industry standard for backcountry trip leaders, camp counselors, river […]

$1,000.00

SOLO WFA January 25th and 26th Texas States UCamp

Texas State University Camp 1000 University Rd, Wimberley, TX, United States

SOLO WFA January 25th and 26th Texas States UCamp What you will learn: 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 […]

$260.00

Wilderness First Aid February 22nd and 23rd 2025 Texas Tech University in Lubbock

Texas Tech University 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX, United States

Wilderness First Aid February 22nd and 23rd 2025 Texas Tech University in Lubbock What you will learn: 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 […]

$260.00

SOLO Wilderness First Aid March 27th and 28th 2025 Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Jasper, United States

SOLO Wilderness First Aid March 27th and 28th 2025 Horseshoe Canyon Ranch What you will learn: 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 […]

$260.00

SOLO Wilderness First Aid April 5th and 6th Texas State UCamp

Texas State University Camp 1000 University Rd, Wimberley, TX, United States

SOLO Wilderness First Aid April 5th and 6th Texas State UCamp What you will learn: 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 […]

$260.00

Wilderness First aid May 17th and 18th TX State UCamp

Texas State University Camp 1000 University Rd, Wimberley, TX, United States

Wilderness First Aid May 17th and 18th TX State UCamp With rises in cost, we have had to raise our price for this course from here on in. Sorry for the inconvenience. Meets (AVA) American Camping Association requirements and Scouting. Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is Austin Ascent's most popular course and it creates a solid […]

$285.00