Wilderness First Aid

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The WFA certification lasts 2 years. If you take the CPR class, CPR certification lasts 2 years.

Yes, you must be 16 years old.

We partner with the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC) in both Brunswick and Carrabassett Valley to offer a fully accessible campus and learning environment.  

Brunwick, ME

AOEC Horizon Center 

675 Old Portland Road 

Brunswick ME 04011

Carrabassett Valley, ME

3000 Outdoor Center Rd. 

Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947

Lodging is available at this location. Check out our About section for more information.

Individuals with a current SOLO WFR can recertify with a WFA course. If you have a current WFR from another provider you may be able recertify through a WFR recert course but not with a WFA.

Check out our Wilderness First Responder courses!

You should plan to wear or have with you clothing that will be appropriate for being both indoors and outdoors during your course. Weather permitting; we will be spending a significant portion of the class time outdoors. The following list in addition to the clothing you will be wearing and is to be considered a minimum. Feel free to supplement it with anything else you would normally carry. You will be using your equipment to provide care, build splints, and to keep yourself and OTHERS warm during scenarios.

Required: The following items should be packed for each class 

___ Raingear tops and Bottoms (no ponchos) 

___ Warm Hats (synthetic* or wool)  

___ Long Underwear Tops and Bottoms (synthetic* or wool)

___ Warm Layers (synthetic* or wool)

___ 2 Pair Warm socks (synthetic* or wool) 

___ Pack (2500 cu in or larger) or duffle bag 

___ Water Bottles (1 liter/quart or larger) 

___ Hiking boots or Sturdy Hiking Shoes 

___ Notebook with Pen/Pencil.

*Polyester or Polypropylene (Capilenetm, Bergelenetm, Dri-Climetm, etc.) We do not recommend cotton.

Highly Recommended

___ Trekking Poles

___ Watch with Second Hand (or digital with seconds) 

___ Headlamp or Flashlight (don’t forget extra batteries and bulbs)

___ Pocket Knife

___ Insect Repellent (in season) 

___ Sunglasses and Sunscreen 

___ 40 feet Small Diameter Cord (parachute cord is fine) 

___ Sleeping Pad (Ensolite, Thermarest, Ridgerest, etc.)

___ 10’ X 10’ 4-6 mil Plastic Tarp (for shelter building)

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If you are missing an item please talk to us. We have lots of items that are available to rent at very reasonable costs. Here at Wicked Good Wilderness Medicine we try our best to make courses available to everyone.