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PE 1620: Wilderness Advanced First Aid

This is a 4-day, 40 hour course accredited through the Wilderness Medical Associates. Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments. This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. We prepare students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment.  To recertify your current WAFA certification, you may retake the WAFA course or upgrade to a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) by taking a Bridge (WAFA to WFR) course.

Details
Course FeeStudents: $450
Community:$495
CU Faculty/Staff:$495 
Fee NotesNone
AttendanceParticipation in all class sessions is required in order to receive PE credit.
PrerequisitesNo previous experience.
Drop Deadline1/21/25
EnrollmentEnroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu
LinksFor more information about Wilderness Medical Associates please visit their website.
WAFA Schedule
DayDateTime
Saturday3/29/258:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday3/30/258:00am to 6:00pm
Monday3/31/258:00am to 6:00pm
Tuesday4/1/258:00am to 6:00pm