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Wilderness First Aid in Conway: Two days to learn the skills that keep backcountry trips from becoming tragedies
A focused, two-day Wilderness First Aid course that teaches practical assessment and emergency care for outdoor enthusiasts and trip leaders.
Wilderness First Aid in Conway: Two days to learn the skills that keep backcountry trips from becoming tragedies.
Join the Wilderness First Aid course in Conway for an essential, two-day training that equips outdoor enthusiasts with the skills to assess incidents, manage injuries, and respond to environmental emergencies—skills that can mean the difference between a contained incident and a life-or-death situation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Practical skills for unpredictable backcountry moments
This two-day course focuses on preventing common mistakes in backcountry care and teaching a few decisive skills that can improve outcomes when people are hurt, ill, or disoriented in the outdoors.
A compact, hands-on syllabus
Over 16 hours the course covers Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies—core topics for short trips and group leaders.
Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and trip leaders
The Wilderness First Aid is intended for outdoor enthusiasts or trip leaders seeking a basic level of first-aid training for short outings with family, friends, or small groups; the course meets ACA guidelines.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
Across two days (16 hours total) the course moves from recognition and assessment to practical hands-on care: responders learn to size up a scene, prioritize problems, and apply basic interventions for musculoskeletal and soft-tissue injuries as well as environmental and medical emergencies.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this workshop.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course is two days long, totaling 16 hours of instruction.
Offered in Conway, New Hampshire, and run by the International Mountain Climbing School.
Confirm any required personal gear or materials with the operator prior to the course.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Wilderness First Aid course?
The course runs two days and is 16 hours in total.
Who is this course intended for?
The WFA is intended for outdoor enthusiasts or trip leaders who want a basic level of first-aid training for short trips with family, friends, and small outdoor groups.
What topics are covered in the course?
Instruction includes Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.
Where is the course offered and who runs it?
The workshop takes place in Conway, New Hampshire, and is offered by the International Mountain Climbing School.
Does the course meet any industry guidelines?
Yes—the Wilderness First Aid course meets ACA guidelines.
Is this an advanced medical certification?
The course provides a basic level of first-aid training for short trips rather than advanced or prolonged-care medical certification.