Join the WFA training and help the mountain community!

What's WFA?

Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. The course is being offered by Mountain Education & Development LLC. If you are or want to become a MITOC winter leader this course is very helpful, as having a WFA or WFR is a requirement to become a full B or C leader.

When is it?

Sat, Nov 11th: 8:00am-5:00pm, 6:00pm-8:00pm (WFR Recertification only); Sun, Nov 12th: 8:00am-5:00pm; A 1-hour lunch break will exist on both days.

Where is it?

MIT building 3, room 133 (3-133)

What's covered?

Wilderness Medicine Theory & Legality; Patient Assessment; Documentation; Bleeding & Shock; Wilderness Wound & Burn Management; Spine Injuries; Head Injuries; Cold Injuries; Heat Illnesses; Allergies & Anaphylaxis; Diabetic Emergencies; Lightning; Altitude Illnesses; Abdominal Emergencies; Athletic Injuries; Fractures; Dislocations; Emergency & Evacuation Plans; Common Wilderness Medicine Problems; First Aid Kits & Medications.

Certification Guidelines:

Upon successful completion of the course components, a student is granted a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification or Wilderness First Responder (WFR) recertification. Certifications are valid for three years.

Cost:

The course costs $295 to participants (or $325 if you are looking for a WFR recertification), with the possibility of obtaining a $100 subsidy, details below.

Subsidy:

We’re offering a $100 subsidy. You can qualify for the subsidy if you lead/co-lead at least TWO trips (of any type or season) either before or after the training. As soon as you lead those two trips, follow these steps for reimbursement: Follow the directions for reimbursement at https://mitoc.mit.edu/about/get-reimbursed. On the form, request $100. Email mitoc-trez@mit.edu (CC helena.vannieuwenhuizen@stonybrook.edu and bernardogarciabulle+mitoc@gmail.com) with the subject MITOC WFA Subsidy, and include links to the two trips which you have led. If you don't have MIT certificates, also include your WFA receipt in this email. These steps can be done at any moment between September 2023 and April 2024. The trips need to be done in the past year to qualify

How to sign up:

1. Visit the signup page
2. Read all the information on the course page
3. Pay the $295 or $325 course fee!
4. Sign up as a participant on this trip page

Deadline:

Sign up and payment deadline is November 4th, 2023. Note: Your spot in the course will not be confirmed unless your payment is received. Space is limited; sign up and pay today! Please feel free to email helena.vannieuwenhuizen@stonybrook.edu or bernard0@mit.edu with any questions.