Wilderness First Aid + CPR

October 3-4th @ The Venture Out Project's Vermont Basecamp

Prepared to Care: WFA Weekend @ TVOP Basecamp

Join us this October for a very special community weekend and Wilderness First Aid + CPR hosted at The Venture Out Project's Basecamp at Beaver Falls in Halifax, Vermont.

Spend two full days learning the principles of Wilderness First Aid in a warm, inviting, queer community space on our sprawling forty acres of rolling meadows, coniferous forest, and gorgeous pine-furnished cabins.

Metabolize all that you’ve learned in the evening with cozy fireside chats, rejuvenating hot tub soaks, arts and crafts, hot cocoa and s’mores, some meditative alone time, or a delightful mix. This choose-your-own-adventure community overnight is for any human who is looking to get certified in essential wilderness medicine skills with an added opportunity to unwind and connect with each other and the land at their own pace.

Our highly immersive WFA Course combines experiential learning games, realistic scenarios, lectures rich with meaningful stories, and opportunity for Q&A. The Wild Med WFA curriculum is inclusive and trauma-informed, focusing on how to offer effective, compassionate treatment for any body and every body.

This certification training is intended for the LGBTQ+ community, is open to allies, and will be led by Wild Med’s queer + trans instructors. Your group will be hosted by TVOP’s queer + trans facilitators for the duration of this weekend stay at our Basecamp.

The 2-hour CPR portion of this course will take place online prior to the course. Specific course location and details will be sent in your registration and reminder emails.

Date + Time:

October 3rd: Arrival between 8-8:30am

WFA Course runs 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday

Departure by 6pm on Sunday

Location:

Halifax, VT (specific course location details will be sent in your registration and reminder emails)

Course Length:

16 hours in-person WFA + 2 hours online CPR

Certification Period:

2 Years

Your cost:

$375-475 sliding scale; Any amount paid above $375 will go directly to subsidized registration costs for participants in need of financial assistance.

(Some scholarship assistance may be available. Please email us for details - [email protected] )

Includes: WFA + CPR certification, lodging, use of our industrial kitchen, hot tub, and other amenities like warm drinks, snacks, and art supplies
Doesn't Include: Meals, clothing, bath and hot tub towels, and travel to course site. A packing list and detailed program info sheet will be sent to you upon registration.

Why Take Wilderness First Aid?

This immersive experience is for people who spend time in the outdoors and want to know more advanced techniques for preventing and responding to emergencies which occur in locations that are an hour or more from definitive care.

After the course, you will set off on your adventures feeling more relaxed, self-reliant, and ready for anything.

Topics we cover include:

Patient Assessment System
Conducting a Patient Exam
Monitoring Vital Signs
Patient History
Soft Tissue Injuries including Bleeding Control
Musculoskeletal Injuries: Sprains, Strains, Fractures, Dislocations
Splinting
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke
Burns
Spinal Cord Injury Management
Lightning
Bites and Stings
Allergies/Anaphylaxis
Shock
Diabetes
Asthma
Seizures

"Wild Med is fantastic!

"I've taken a WFA class and a refresher. Both times the instruction was far better than any class I've taken before. The instructors are engaging, set ENGAGING scenarios to practice your skills, answer every question to the fullest, and are altogether the best ever. Everyone should choose Wild Med."

—Liam B., In-Person WFA Graduate

"I was shocked at how effective online learning could be for this material.

I have taken many CPR/First Aid classes over the years and this was the best! Thanks to the skill of the trainers and their clear depth of knowledge of the material, I feel like I learned and am retaining the information better than I ever had. The recorded modules and the live sessions were all excellent, and I'm really grateful for this information."

—Heather D., WFA-E + CPR Graduate

"This was the most engaging and beneficial first aid class I've ever taken.

Nicole did an excellent job of making the class hands-on and allowing us to use critical thinking and problem-solving, something missing from most first-aid classes. She also treated every student in the class with respect and truly set up an atmosphere where we were free to ask questions without judgment."

—Angelina C.

"I feel well trained and prepared to help those in need.

This training was above and beyond my expectations. As a nature educator and Forestry Therapy Guide in training I recommend this course for anyone that spends time outdoors. Thank you!"

—Molly S.

"The instructor was very knowledgeable, professional, and related topics to real life scenarios based on our jobs.

Our organization loved our course. Absolutely would recommend!"

—Kathleen M.

"I have participated in many CPR/First Aid trainings...

...yet the Wild Med course was seriously the first to leave me feeling confident in providing patient care! The teachers are enthusiastic, fun, and knowledgeable! I was never bored, and I think that is saying a lot when it comes to an online training."

—Rachel H.

"They were able to keep the group engaged, informed, and entertained throughout the 6-hour course.

We hired WildMed for a CPR and Safety training course for our field crews. Nicole and Adrienne are SO knowledgeable. There was a lot of hands-on training, and they understand the importance of keeping people moving around and involved. I appreciated a glimpse into their own experiences as they're highly skilled EMTs who have seen a lot. The group always felt comfortable asking questions. Hire them!"

—Chris D.

"Absolutely the BEST CPR course I've ever taken!

After 25+ years of being CPR certified, the renewal courses have become pretty boring and ho-hum. Not this renewal course - it was engaging, informative and empowering. I feel more prepared for an emergency than I ever have before. Thank you so much!"

—Mary S.

"The Wild Med 21-Day Challenge was fantastic!

The short videos presented each day are both interesting and comprehensive, and break down the information in such a way that the content really sticks with you. I love that the videos will remain accessible to me even after the course ends. The live skills sessions were equally well-done, and, on top of that, Wild Med customer service is top notch. (Oh, and their First Aid Kits are incredible!)"

—Diann V.

"This class will benefit everyone!

With a nursing background I was skeptical how much I would learn in this class. I was blown away with videos, they kept my attention, taught me new things, the instructor Nicole does a fabulous job teaching others to critically think in unfavorable circumstances, and her real life experiences are great to hear."

—Brooke B.

"I feel confident and ready to respond to an emergency if needed.

Wild Med's virtual course was so dynamic and the way information was presented was so interesting I felt like I was there in person! I gained so much knowledge and confidence through this course. Thank you!"

—Kati P.

"I have never had such an engaging experience during a CPR class.

My entire staff raved about how it was the best one they have ever attended. Nicole Thurrell is animated and informative. What a great class!"

—Maria R.