Wilderness First Aid
Intended audience
This course is recommended for University personnel who may need to provide first aid in rural areas without access to immediate assistance. Retraining is recommended every two (2) years. To schedule training, please email EH&S Training.
Description
This course is an intensive 16-hour program designed for anyone involved in wilderness recreation or disaster preparedness for urban emergencies. It teaches about environmental and biological hazards, in-depth patient assessment, caring for injuries, and survival and evacuation. Participants receive a ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) Wilderness First Aid certification card. This course does not include CPR training. Environmental Health & Safety provides First Aid and CPR Certification training separately.
To schedule training, please email EH&S Training.
Regulations and resources
Accommodations and language services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.