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 Wilderness Medical Associates.

When/Where is it? Nov. 18 & 19 (Saturday and Sunday). 8AM - 6PM on both days. Room: 37-212

What's covered? Patient Assessment System; CPR; Circulatory System; Nervous System; Respiratory System; Fractures, Stable Injuries; Splints 1-Extremities; Hypothermia; Hyperthermia and Heat Illness; Near Drowning; Lightning Injuries; Wounds and Burns; Anaphylaxis; Lifting, Moving Extrication; Patient Carries; Backcountry Medicine.

Certifications: Upon successful completion you will receive certification in Wilderness First Aid and Adult CPR. The certification is valid for 3 years.

Cost: The course costs $200 to participants, although we’re offering a subsidized cost of $100. WFA course participants can qualify for the subsidy if they apply for and are accepted as a Winter School Leader, AND they lead/co-lead at least TWO Winter School trips this January.

You can also qualify for the subsidy if you are a leader of another sort (e.g. paddle, 3-season hiking, climbing, biking, etc) and have led at least two trips in the past (but have not counted them towards another subsidy). If you plan on leading trips post winter school, pay the full amount now and request a reimbursement after you have led those trips. Email bethmhadley@gmail.com with questions or if you would like a subsidy based on previously led trips (include in your email which trips you led and the dates of those trips).

Winter School! As the fall is here, and bringing us closer to winter, I'm sure everyone is thinking (and SUPER EXCITED) about Winter School 2018! If you are interested in becoming a full Winter School Leader, you are required to have a valid WFA.

Deadline Sign up and payment deadline is Wednesday November 1, 2017. Note: Your spot in the course will not be confirmed unless your payment is received. Space is limited, sign up and pay today!

How to pay Please pay by credit card online. Go to http://mitoc.mit.edu/#pay Under "Trip and Event Fees" select either WFA (full) or WFA (subsidized). If paying the subsidized amount, you must also write a check for $100 (made out to MITOC, write "WFA" in the comments section). Please bring the check to MITOC office hours and tell the deskworker that it is for WFA. Your check will not be cashed unless you fail to meet our requirements to receive the subsidy (lead 2 trips). You will be notified if this is the case.

Please feel free to email bethmhadley@gmail.com with any questions.