The Wilderness First Aid course provides individuals with an introduction to wilderness medicine, as well as skills to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the outdoors. This program is appropriate for entry-level outdoor guides and for non-medical people who want a basic understanding of wilderness medicine.
Upon course completion, students will earn both the WFA and optional CPR/BLS plus AED certifications, which are valid for two years. Certification through Survival Med or ECSI. Hybrid and fully in-person options are available.
Course length: 16 hours
Wilderness First Aid
April 25 and 26, 2026
El Paso, TX
Registration is currently restricted but will open to the general public March 14 if availability remains.
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
Wilderness First Aid - hybrid, with optional CPR add-on
May 9, 2026
Georgetown, TX
Complete 8 hours of online coursework prior to class, then attend a skills day on May 9.
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
$180
Wilderness First Aid - hybrid, with optional CPR add-on
May 10, 2026
Georgetown, TX
Complete 8 hours of online coursework prior to class, then attend a skills day on May 10.
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
$180
Wilderness First Aid - fully in-person, with optional CPR add-on
May 16-17, 2026
Georgetown, TX
Open to anyone age 14 and up.
$160