New class posted at bottom of thread.

Very cool. I like the Wilderness First Aid coarse.

I've been looking for a refresher course before heading to Colorado next month, but that ain't happening.

I know several who have taken the class and one guy who used to help teach it. It's a good class.

took the TAMU class this spring. good class and good for anyone who spends time in the outdoors to have

New class date:

Wilderness First Aid Course by Longleaf Wilderness Medicine


Texas A&M Outdoor Adventures will be hosting an upcoming Wilderness First Aid Class on campus, March 11-12, 2017. Whether you are working or playing, bad things can happen. Learn the basics of how to treat injury and illness in remote and backcountry locations. Be prepared to handle what comes your way with this 16 hour course taught by industry professionals.
Call 979.845.4511 for more information or to register.
This certification class teaches important first aid skills that are valuable for both researchers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Learn what to do when your day gets bad in the backcountry.
Space is limited so sign up today!

Jason Kurten

Director, Outdoor Adventures
Department of Recreational Sports
Texas A&M University
jkurten@tamu.edu,
(979) 862-1999
recsports.tamu.edu

I UPDATED THIS POST WITH THE NEW CLASS DATES:


Do you travel, study, work, or recreate in remote and backcountry locations??
Take a wilderness medicine course to learn how to treat injury and illness when help is far away. Courses here in College Station taught by industry professionals.

Wilderness First Aid Certification
16-hour course. Sat Sun, April 28-29, 2018.
Learn the basics of how to treat injury and illness in remote and backcountry locations. Whether you are working or playing, bad things can happen. Be prepared to handle what comes your way with this 16-hour course taught by industry professionals.
Space limited: Register today!

Register online: bit.ly/OACertsTraining or call 979-845-4511.

For more info: www.facebook.com/events/317525538757081/

Price: $273 member / $324 nonmember
Register by: April 25

Last year was spring break and this year I'm getting married that weekend

CharlieBrown17 said:

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Last year was spring break and this year I'm getting married that weekend

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Dammit, postpone the wedding!

Cool, wish it was NOLS teaching it. All my certs are through NOLS so I have to stick with them for re-certification.

I'm in as long as I don't have a conflict in my schedule. won't know until late march/early april. Been wanting to take this or the WFR course.

Fellow NOLS student. I didn't do any first aid certs though.

You don't have to recert through NOLS. I've recertified my Wilderness first responder through four different organizations, including NOLS.

Completed the course yesterday. Overall, I think it was valuable information that probably every outdoorsman should be exposed to. Depending on your experience or background, the information might be basic, but definitely plenty of takeaways if you go into it with an open mind.

@dubi - Thanks for posting the course info! Would have never known about the opportunity otherwise.

I was in the class this weekend as well

I was wondering if there were any other OBers there...should have asked. Cool place. That was my first time over there.

Watching for next years course

I plan to enroll in one of these courses at some point, but am unable to dedicate an entire weekend at this time. Does anyone know of a good wilderness first aid online course/ video series or book that I can work through in the meantime?

TTT

New class. Info updated in 1st post.

November 9-10, 2019

Learn the basics of how to treat injury and illness in remote and backcountry locations. Whether you are working or playing, bad things can happen. Be prepared to handle what comes your way with this 16-hour course taught by industry professionals. Course is both Saturday and Sunday.

Price: Rec Members pay $165 and Non Rec Members pay $198

Register by: 11/3/19
in person at Outdoor Adventures in the Rec Center,
via phone at 979-845-4511 or 979-845-7035
or online registration link.
Facebook event: Facebook event

Outdoor Adventures
E110 | Department of Recreational Sports | Division of Student Affairs
4250 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-4250
ph: 979.845.4511 OR 979.845.7035 | fax: 979.862.1998 |
outdooradventures@rec.tamu.edu
recsports.tamu.edu

What gets covered in a Wilderness first aid class vs. the standard Red Cross FA class?

In a standard first aid course, you are usually being taught with the notion that EMS can/will be on site in a matter of minutes. So what do you need to know/plan for if you are looking at more than 2 hours to a medical facility? That is what the wilderness first aid is aimed at. A WFA class is going to spend time a lot of time on treating shock, pain management, infection avoidance, limb immunization and transport.

This explains it better.
https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/pro-tips-wilderness-vs-standard-first-aid-courses

Feb 8-9th, 2020

Learn the basics of how to treat injury and illness in remote and backcountry locations. Whether you are working or playing, bad things can happen. Be prepared to handle what comes your way with this 16-hour course taught by industry professionals. Course is both Saturday and Sunday.

Price: Rec Members pay $165 and Non Rec Members pay $198

Register by: 2/4/20
in person at Outdoor Adventures in the Rec Center,
via phone at 979-845-4511 or 979-845-7035
or online at Online Registration
Facebook event: Facebook event
Outdoor Adventures
Department of Recreational Sports | Division of Student Affairs
4250 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-4250
ph: 979.845.4511 OR 979.845.7035 | outdooradventures@rec.tamu.edu | recsports.tamu.edu

Totally forgot about this...

Looks like Longleaf Wilderness isn't holding any more courses in Texas...that was who I certified with 2 years ago. Since the recert is every 2 years, I was expecting it in late April again.

/dear diary

PharmD4 said:

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Totally forgot about this...

Looks like Longleaf Wilderness isn't holding any more courses in Texas...that was who I certified with 2 years ago. Since the recert is every 2 years, I was expecting it in late April again.

/dear diary

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Dear calendar......

Watchlist this thread. Since I receive the emails at work, I'll update again in 9-11 months.

Covid 2 year break, but it's back!!!!!!!!!!

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Howdy Ags!

Outdoor Adventures is hosting a Wilderness First Aid course by SOLO on April 9th-10th, 2022. Here is your chance to learn the basics of how to treat injury and illness in remote and backcountry locations. Whether you are working or playing, bad things can happen. Be prepared to handle what comes your way with this 16 hour course taught by industry professionals.
This course will be held in the PEAP building from 8am to 5pm each day. There are only 5 spots available left and they fill up quickly, so register as soon as possible!
For more information and registration, go to https://recconnect.tamu.edu/ or gives us a call at (979) 845-7035.

Outdoor Adventures
Department of Recreation Sports | Division of Student Affairs
4250 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-0000
ph: 979.845.4511 | outdooradventures@rec.tamu.edu

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Just took this class through NOLS in Austin. Highly recommend if you are a hunter, outdoorsman or even in an Ag field where you're frequently 30 min-1 hour away from help getting there (or you getting out)

Howdy Ags!

Outdoor Adventures is hosting a Wilderness First Aid course by Adventure Med on October 1-2, 2022.

Here is your chance to learn the basics skills to treat common injury and illness in remote locations. Whether you are working in the field or playing in the backcountry, bad things can happen. This program is for anyone whose work brings them into the field or spend a lot of time outdoors and want a basic understanding of wilderness medicine.
Some topics covered include, but are not limited to:

• Patient Assessment Scene Review, Primary Survey, Secondary Survey
• Bleeding and Shock
• Wound and Burn Management (including bandaging)
• Fractures & Dislocations, Improvised Splinting
• Head and Spine Injuries, Spinal Immobilization
• Heat-Related Illness
• Medical Problems in the Wilderness
• Bites and Stings
• Hypothermia & Cold-Related Illness/Injury
• Evacuation Guidelines
• Improvised Litters & Carries

This course will be held in the PEAP building from 8am to 5pm each day. There are only 11 spots available left and they fill up quickly, so register as soon as possible!
For more information and registration, go to https://recconnect.tamu.edu/ or gives us a call at (979) 845-7035
Texas A&M Outdoor Adventures
outdooradventures@rec.tamu.edu
(979) 845-7035
recsports.tamu.edu/outdoor-adventures