Wilderness First Aid Weekend
Hands-on training for real-world wilderness emergencies.
Service Description
Spend two days building the knowledge and skills you need to respond when help is hours away. Our Wilderness First Aid Weekend combines essential lecture topics (Day 1, Burlington) with practical, hands-on scenarios in the woods (Day 2, Prospect Hill). Whether you're heading out for a day hike, a backcountry camping trip, or a weekend adventure, this course prepares you to manage common medical emergencies in remote settings. You'll learn how to: - Assess patients and prioritize care when resources are limited - Recognize and manage traumatic injuries like fractures, bleeding, and head injuries - Handle environmental emergencies such as heat illness, hypothermia, and altitude sickness - Perform improvised splinting, bandaging, and evacuation techniques - Make decisions about when and how to move patients - Communicate effectively in emergencies without immediate outside help Day 1 will be at the NCWG Civil Air Patrol HQ in Burlington, 8:30AM–5PM, with a 30-minute lunch break. Day 2 will be at a 300-acre private property in Prospect Hill, 3–9PM (to give us time for night training!). At the end of the weekend, participants will earn their HSI Wilderness First Aid certification — and the confidence to step up when it matters most. WFA education is not typically required for a job but is strongly preferred for any role where you are responsible for others in the outdoors. This class is perfect for camp counselors, search and rescue volunteers, outdoor education instructors, forestry / trail maintenance workers, park ranger aides, etc. — OR anybody interested in getting out in nature! ** AGE MINIMUM OF 16
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Once booked, you will receive communication via email. For most listings, there is a class minimum. If the class minimum is not met at 48 hours prior to the class, then it is subject to cancellation. All attendees will be notified, refunded when applicable, and likely offered an option for reschedule. Your instructors are reachable during business hours for any questions prior to class or afterward. To cancel or reschedule, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance to receive refund.
Contact Details
3362788567
cooper@9echotraining.com
3520 Alamance Road, Burlington, NC, USA