There aren’t enough superlatives to do this exceptional place justice! First rate everything: the accommodations, the staff and, of course, the beautiful land itself. Being here has been a blessing and I so grateful for everything! Far Flung is a class act!
If you travel or work in remote areas and need more extensive training than a Wilderness First Aid course, our Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, or Bridge courses are the perfect choice!
Learn to stabilize, treat, and make evacuation decisions for patients in backcountry environments, emphasizing long-term patient care management and specific injury evaluation. In addition to plenty of time practicing skills and engaging in scenarios, you’ll work in small teams and practice leadership.
You’ll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold, or hot environments!
This class meets the minimum first aid and CPR requirements for working as a guide in Big Bend National Park.
This course includes CPR training.
Trip Details
Price
WAFA $495 per student
WFR $795 per student
WAFA to WFR Bridge $495 per student
Start time
Check in is at 7:45 a.m. on the first day of the course. Course days run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Check your time zone against FFOC’s time zone here.
Location
Oasis Lodge at Far Flung Outdoor Center. Click here to see how to find us.
Duration
WAFA 4 days
WFR 7 days
WAFA to WFR Bridge 4 days
Course dates
WAFA January 5-8, 2025
WFR January 5-11, 2025
WAFA to WFR Bridge January 8-11, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
All of our wilderness courses are taught by fully qualified EMTs who carry a wealth of practical, hands-on experience in wilderness medicine. They’ve been delivering these courses since 2000, so you can bet they have plenty of teaching experience to go along with all that specialist knowledge.
- The format is classroom lectures integrated with practical scenarios, skills practice sessions, case studies, role-playing, and simulated rescues.
- Attendance is required for all scheduled classes.
- Scenarios and practice sessions will take place both inside and outside.
- Stage blood and make-up will be used to emphasize the reality of a scenario.
- You will be asked to participate in this training exercise, regardless of the weather.
WMA is proud to be a Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) accredited organization.
Current EMTs are eligible to receive 32 CEU hours for their WMA WAFA course.
Please bring a photocopy of your current EMT card(s) with you to your course.
Payment of 50% is due at the time of booking to reserve a space with the remaining balance due 30 days prior to the first day of class.
Payments may be made online or by phone calling our office at 432-371-2633.
Lodging special at Far Flung Casitas! $189 per night, (plus taxes and fees)
The course will be held at the Oasis Lodge on the campus of the Far Flung Outdoor Center. Far Flung Outdoor Center is located on FM 170 about half mile west of the intersection of Highway 118 and FM 170 in Study Butte/Terlingua. Click here for more detailed travel instructions.
Full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee up to 15 days before the first day of class. No refund 14 days or less before the first day of class. Payments made are non-transferable.
Please note that pets are not allowed for the duration of the course and cannot be kept in a vehicle on the Far Flung campus.
Smoking and/or the use of alcohol is prohibited in the classroom or during class training sessions.