Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) training is a four-day shortadventure/first aid training course focusing on the reception of accidents at environments where professional medical assistance not immediately available is. So a must for any adventurer who likes to go out on their own! Features of Wilderness First Aid are:

• Extended casualty care and transport;
• Limited first aid resources;
• Remote and/or threatening environment.

The training is a combination from interactive presentations, skills training, practice simulations, debriefing and is terminated by a written test. The language of the program will be in the Dutch Are with the exception of the written course materials. In fact, these are in the English.

The course uses the following study and workbooks who are included in the total price of this trip:

• WMA WAFA Class Notes: Course presentation handouts;
• The Wilderness and Rescue First Aid Textbook (WARFA): on-line textbook on course topics;
• The Field Guide of Wilderness & Rescue Medicine: reference resource for patient assessment and treatment;
• SOAP Notebook: notebook for patient assessment.

Subject to positive evaluation, the training leads to a Wilderness Advanced First Aid certification awarded by Wilderness Medical Associates International® (WMA). WMA certifications are Valid for 3 years. WAFA and WFR certificates are recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).

CIA

Comfort 80%: the course takes place in a beautifully located charming residence in Laarne, equipped with double and multiple rooms.

Intensity 70%:   You will participate in an interactive course that will also take place partly outside.

Adventure 70%: The course takes place in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

• 19/08/2024 - 22/08/2024
• min 11 - max 12 people (*)
•  €795 per person

(*) will proceed only when 11 people are registered.

INCLUDING

• 3 nights
• full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Except dinner the last evening (you can return home at 6 p.m. at the latest)
• 4 days of training by WMAI instructor
• 1 Wildlinger supervisor
• Study and workbooks: as listed
• use of outdoor and first aid equipment
• certification and/or participation certificate
• WMA curriculum preparation and licensing

EXCLUSIVE

• Travel Insurance
• Cancellation Insurance
• Beverage
• Personal expenses
• Transportation there and back
• Suitable outdoor clothing according to weather conditions

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

This trip consists of four full days where there are on a daily basis from morning to evening training is given. The first day we are already talking early in the morning off to our accommodation (at 8:30 a.m.) in Laarne, where we begin training at 9 am. The final day can anyone between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. leaving back home.

During these four days, among other things following items addressed. The lesson progress and the topics covered depend on the weather conditions and interests of the group. In that way, we are going to have very targeted.

• Systems Based Critical Thinking
• Infection Control
• Patient Assessment System
• Circulatory & Respiratory Systems
• Adult CPR
• Basic Life Support
• Nervous System, Spine Management
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Elevators, Moves, and Extrications
• Splints - Extremities
• Thermoregulation
• Bites and Stings
• Lightning
• Elective Topics
• Wounds and Burns
• Allergies and Anaphylaxis
• Improvised Patient Carries
• Patient Assessment Drills
• Case Study Review
• Backcountry Medicine
• Medical and Legal Issues
• Simulations
• ...

On the final day there will also be a written test will be administered. After evaluation of both this test, and performance during the 4-day, the certificates are awarded.

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

We stay for 4 days at a charming location near Ghent. Our unique residence is located in Laarne, in the middle of the Trash Forest and to a idyllic pond. The wooded area provides the ideal setting for our simulation exercises, while we can enjoy all the necessary comforts in our forest cabana. Although it is so near is, the residence nevertheless fits perfectly into the "remote" framework of this course.

The Boskabanne can safely be called a green home and not only because of its wooded location. Sustainable and energy efficient elements were deliberately chosen. This is reflected, for example, in the heating with wood pellets, which reduces CO2 emissions considerably. Moreover, thanks to a ventilation system the fresh, healthy forest air is brought into the Boskabanne, which ensures that it is also lovely to stay inside.