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.
| Course Fee | Students: $450 Community: $525 CU Faculty/Staff: $515 |
|---|---|
| Fee Notes | None |
| Attendance | Participation in all class sessions is required in order to receive PE credit. |
| Prerequisites | No previous experience. |
| Drop Deadline | 1/21/25 |
| Enrollment | Enroll through Student Center or by contacting COE at 607-255-6183 or coed@cornell.edu |
| Links | For more information about Wilderness Medical Associates please visit their website. |
| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 3/29/25 | 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Sunday | 3/30/25 | 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Monday | 3/31/25 | 8:00am to 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 4/1/25 | 8:00am to 6:00pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
- We cannot offer refunds for last minute cancellations or no-shows.
- For information about parking on campus, please see Cornell’s guide: Parking | Visit | Cornell University
- We do not provide meals – you are responsible for bringing your own food. There is no microwave or refrigerator on site. There are various cafes or dining halls on campus: Eateries - Cornell Dining Now
- Teagle Hall is located at: 512 N Campus Ste 1, Ithaca, NY 14853. The multi purpose room is most easily accessed through the EAST door (facing Lynah Rink) in Teagle Hall. Come into the single door, turn left and walk to the end of the hall. The MULTIPURPOSE ROOM IS STRAIGHT AHEAD. There is a open window to an office on that hallway where you can ask the staff where the Multi-Purpose Room is, if you are lost.
- Please arrive before the class starts. Because this is a professional certification and every single minute counts, if you are not on time, you may be failed from the class. The door in Teagle Hall closest to Lynah Rink will always stay open.
- We cannot currently offer an Outdoor Education fee waiver for this course, as of Spring 2025.