A Wilderness and Remote First Aid Class is offered every fall at Guye Cabin.

WRFA is a 16 hour first aid course for the wilderness traveler.

or you can take it anytime through the American Red Cross (ARC)
http://www.seattleredcross.org/show.aspx?mi=4176

Usually the second weekend in November each year

American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid is designed for people whose jobs, volunteer activities or favorite activities take them to remote wilderness settings where Emergency Medical Services responders may be an hour or more away.

The training complies with federal OSHA regulatory requirements for such certification. Major portions of the course are designed to be taught outdoors.

CPR is required!

Head (Brain), Neck and Spinal Injuries
Wounds and Wound Infection
Hypothermia
Heat-Related Emergencies
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Altitude-Related Illnesses
Bone and Joint Injuries
Burns

Registration opens in September of each year

Course Attendance

Participation is required at all class sessions. The class involves hands-on, interactive learning. Wear casual clothes suitable for working on the ground and outdoors.

Arrangements cannot be made to make up class sessions. Please do not register for a class unless you can commit to attend all class sessions.

Registration

Registration is open now and closes when all spaces are allotted, or on October 10. The class will fill very quickly. Priority is given to those who commit to taking the Instructor Course.

To register, just send and email to Mike Mahanay  mikemahanay@gmail.com

Once you have his confirmation email that you are in, you can mail the check to the WAC address below.

Wait list

If a course is full, a few people may be placed on a wait list. Email Mike.

Cancellation Policy

In order to receive a refund for a WRFA Course, the cancellation must be made by the last day of registration. There are no refunds for no-shows or drop-outs. No partial refunds will be given.

Eligibility

You must be member of the Washington Alpine Club to take any WAC offered classes. To take advantage of all this great Club has to offer just Apply now...

The WAC will also make spaces available to other Outdoor Clubs including our friends the Mountaineers, Boalps, and WSTC.

Cost

$130~ (includes 2 nights at Guye Cabin)

Send your check to:

WRFA Class
Washington Alpine Club
PO Box 352
Seattle, WA 98111

WAC organizer is Mike Mahanay

You can contact him to be added to the list at: mikemahanay@gmail.com

We are in need of people interested in becoming certified to teach WRFA! Want to help the WAC organize and teach Remote Wilderness First Aid classes?

Become a WRFA Instructor! 

Do you want to improve your first aid knowledge and skills? Would you like to help out your fellow WAC'ers and give something back to the club? Become a WRFA instructor! If you have a current MOFA card, join an instructor course!

WRFA Instructor Courses are offered twice a year to those with current MOFA cards!

CPR 

The WAC recommends both infant/child and Adult CPR for all its members!

The Seattle Fire Department's Medic II Program provides free Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) classes to the general public.

Seattle firefighters, as well as others from fire departments throughout King County, serve as instructors for Medic II. Classes are held in convenient locations throughout the region and are available free of charge.

The program offers a three hour adult CPR class, a one-and-a-half hour refresher course and a four-hour infant/child CPR class, which also focuses on injury prevention and safety for children. Please call 206-684-7274 to register and for more information on class dates, times, and locations.

Adult CPR Certification

Seattle Fire Department has FREE CPR classes that are frequently scheduled around the city.  They teach both child/infant and adult classes for FREE.  To find one that is convenient for you, call (206) 684-7274. 

http://www.seattle.gov/fire/medics/medicTwo.htm

Infant/Child CPR Certification 

The Seattle Fire Department offers free Infant/Child CPR Classes. We will organize these once a year, or on an as needed basis.To find one that is convenient for you, call (206) 684-7274. 

http://www.seattle.gov/fire/medics/medicTwo.htm

The Bellevue Fire Department teaches both child/infant and adult American Heart Association CPR classes.  These are regularly scheduled and cost $25 for each class.  The classes are held at the Bellevue Public Safety Training Center (1838 ­ 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue) from 7 to 10 pm.  The schedule will be posted here when I receive it.  You can currently call (425) 452-6885 to find out when a class convenient for you is being taught.

The Red Cross offers CPR and other classes.

http://www.seattleredcross.org/health/GetTrained/index.htm

Questions or more information?

Scott Calhoun at 

rscalhoun@hotmail.com