WOMEN IN WILDERNESS WEEKEND & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION – REGISTER NOW – 3/2 to 3/3

This course is great for people of all experience levels, and is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than eight hours). You’ll learn the Patient Assessment System, how to provide effective first aid treatments for injuries and illnesses common in the outdoors, and how to make appropriate evacuation decisions.

You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!

Course Policies
Please review our policies including cancellation policies, attendance requirements, minimum age requirements, and more.

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WFA Course Outline

Communicable Disease Practices

WFA Course Overview

Student Agreement

Additional Details

Academic Credit (Learn more)
This course is approved for 1 college credit through the University of Utah and 0.5 college credit through Western Colorado University.

Course Approval
This course meets the American Camp Association 2012 Standards and the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirements. Additionally, the Wilderness First Aid course (WILDMI-554), and when included the CPR/AED course (WILDMI-134), are approved by the United States Coast Guard to meet the first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1)(ii) and 46 CFR 11.201(i)(2)(iiI) for a merchant mariner credential.

When:
3/2 to 3/3/2024 – 8AM to 5PM

Cost:
$285 per participant (50% of the cost is a deposit paid at time of registration, remainder must be paid 3 weeks prior to class) – if class is cancelled due to us, we will refund this amount. If you cancel, we will try to replace you, but please know that there is a no cancellation policy from NOLS.

Where:
The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center
102 City Park Road
Boerne, TX 78006

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WOMEN IN WILDERNESS WEEKEND

To kick off Women’s History Month in March, join us in partner for Wilderness First Aid and a Saturday night wilderness adventure. We are discounting costs to encourage girls 16+ and women to come out and break down these gender gaps in the woods and wilderness.

NOLS WILDERNESS FIRST AID

16+ Prepare for the unexpected with this engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two or two and a half days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you. Co-ed will be in the first aid.

Sponsor this event! A tax-deductible donation is a great way to provide this opportunity to others. All donations go dollar for dollar into high-impact, low-cost services to our target population.

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By checking the above box, I understand that my registration is non-refundable. Memberships and subscriptions must be canceled 30 days in advance. This agreement releases Girl with Grit Program and its affiliated parties from all liability related to injuries that may occur at any location at any class, camp, workshop, or event, regardless of whether injuries or contraction of illness are caused by negligence. I swear that I am participating voluntarily, and that all risk has been made clear to me. I forfeit all right to bring a suit against Girl with Grit Program and it's affiliated parties for any reason, in return, myself or my child will receive participation in Girl with Grit Program. I will ask for clarification when needed. All students must adhere to a basic code of conduct and posted facility rules.
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