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Two days of practical wilderness medicine with Off Grid Medic near Cripple Creek. June 19–20, 2027. $295, or $350 with CPR certification.
2027 Wilderness First Aid Session
Wilderness Medicine Skills You’ll Practice
Patient assessment, injury care, environmental emergencies, and practical scenarios for everyday outdoor adventures.
A medical problem on the trail can leave you caring for someone while help is still hours away. This Wilderness First Aid course in Colorado builds a practical foundation for hikers, backpackers, hunters, families, and outdoor leaders. Off Grid Medic teaches the two day, 18 hour program at The Survival University’s Mountain Camp near Cripple Creek, within reach of Colorado Springs.
Patient Assessment and Medical Decisions
Practice a repeatable approach to assessing an injured or ill person, gathering useful information, and identifying priorities. Learn basic anatomy and physiology, recognize changes in a patient’s condition, and communicate what you find while planning your next steps.
Wounds, Bleeding, and Injury Care
Work through bleeding control, wound care, shock, and musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and fractures. The curriculum also addresses head, neck, and spinal injuries, burns, bites, and stings. Guided practice connects the material to decisions you may face with limited supplies outdoors.
Environmental Emergencies and Evacuation
Study emergencies involving heat, cold, altitude, and exposure. Practice improvised evacuation techniques and litter carries, and learn how to organize a functional wilderness medical kit. Day and night practical exercises help connect assessment, teamwork, and patient care.
WFA Certification and the CPR Upgrade
WFA certification is valid for two years. Choose the $295 course without the optional CPR certification, or the $350 option with CPR and AED certification, a $55 upgrade. The optional certification covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking response. Select your option when booking and allow time after the WFA course for the additional certification session.
WHO THIS TRAINING IS FOR
Who Should Take Wilderness First Aid?
Everyone shows up for different reasons.
WFA is a practical starting point for people who spend time outdoors and want to respond more effectively when someone is hurt or becomes ill. Hikers, backpackers, hunters, anglers, parents, scout leaders, and outdoor recreation groups can use these skills on trips where professional medical care is delayed.
No previous medical training is required. You will participate in outdoor scenarios, practice working with other students, and apply the material in realistic situations. A reasonable level of fitness is expected, and you should bring clothing and equipment for a full weekend in the mountains.
Want More Training? Explore Wilderness First Responder
WFA gives you a foundation over two days. If you want a full week of wilderness medicine, more patient care scenarios, and additional practice with medical leadership and evacuation decisions, explore our Wilderness First Responder course in Colorado. The WFR session runs June 21–27, 2027 and costs $850. You do not need to complete WFA before taking WFR.
Plan for the Full Weekend
Check in at 7:00 AM on June 19. Instruction is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time, with day and night practical exercises included in the program. Plan to attend both June 19 and June 20, and allow additional time after the WFA course if you choose the CPR certification upgrade.
For people who want real skills, not just talk about them.
Plan Your WFA Training in Colorado
Who teaches the course?
Off Grid Medic provides Wilderness First Aid instruction at The Survival University. You will combine medical instruction with outdoor practice and patient care scenarios at TSU Mountain Camp near Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Do I need previous medical training?
No prerequisites are required for WFA. The course is designed for people building their first wilderness medicine skills as well as outdoor travelers who want structured practice. If you need a certification for an employer or organization, confirm its requirements before registering.
Is CPR certification included?
Select the option that fits your needs. WFA without the optional CPR certification is $295. WFA with CPR and AED certification is $350, a $55 upgrade. The optional session covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and choking response. Allow time after the WFA course for that additional certification session.
Can I stay on the property?
Enrolled students may remain on the training property during the scheduled program with their own shelter and sleeping equipment. Overnight use is limited to enrolled students and authorized participants. You can also arrange your own lodging in the surrounding area.
What should I bring?
Bring a notebook and pen, outdoor clothing, rain protection, appropriate footwear, a headlamp with spare batteries, food, a refillable water bottle, and your personal equipment. Bring shelter and sleeping equipment if staying overnight. Potable water and a portable restroom are available at main camp. Review the full WFA course details and course gear list before arrival.
Where and when do we meet?
The course runs June 19–20, 2027 at TSU Mountain Camp near Cripple Creek. Check in at 7:00 AM on the first day for an 8:00 AM start. Daily instruction is scheduled until 6:00 PM Mountain Time, with day and night practical exercises in the program. Follow the Colorado campus driving directions for the meeting location and access instructions.
How do I reserve my place?
Use Book Now with WeTravel for normal registration and choose with or without the CPR certification upgrade. To apply for financing, use Finance with Affirm, select the date and CPR option, and continue to checkout. Affirm financing is subject to eligibility and approval, with terms shown before you commit.
Should I choose WFA or WFR?
Choose WFA for a two day foundation in responding to outdoor medical problems. Choose Wilderness First Responder for a seven day program with more extensive practice and scenarios. Neither course requires you to complete the other first. The separate WFR session is June 21–27, 2027 at $850 per person.
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