Wilderness First Aid / Wilderness First Responder / CPR Classes

 

We are proud to offer WFA / WFR / CPR classes

Eller Adventures now offers WFA / WFR / WFR Recertification courses through BASE Medical! We also offer Adult / Pediatric CPR/ AED certification classes through the International Red Cross.

Contact us for details and dates!!!

 
 

One-Day Wilderness First Aid HybridCourse
Duration: 8 hours
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisite: None required

Price: $300

Course Overview:
This intensive one-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, campers, and anyone who ventures into remote areas where access to medical help may be delayed. Participants will learn how to respond confidently to medical emergencies in the backcountry through a mix of hands-on practice, scenario-based training, and essential theory.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Patient assessment and scene safety

  • Managing fractures, sprains, and dislocations

  • Wound care and infection prevention

  • Recognizing and treating hypothermia, heat exhaustion, and dehydration

  • Handling head, neck, and spinal injuries

  • Improvised splints, slings, and stretchers

  • Basic CPR and emergency evacuation techniques

Key Features:

  • Realistic wilderness medical scenarios

  • Led by certified wilderness medicine instructors

  • Practical skills you can apply immediately

  • Certificate of completion provided

Whether you're planning a weekend backpacking trip or leading group expeditions, this course equips you with the skills to act effectively when emergencies strike off the beaten path.

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) – 5-Day Intensive Course
Duration: 5 days (40+ hours)
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Prerequisite: Wilderness first aid is recommended but not required

Price: $750

Course Overview:
The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification is the gold standard for outdoor professionals, guides, search and rescue teams, and serious backcountry travelers. This comprehensive 5-day intensive course is designed to prepare you for medical emergencies in remote and challenging environments where definitive care may be hours—or even days—away.

You will start with the online portion then move to the hands-on instruction, realistic scenarios, and in-depth medical training will give you the critical thinking skills and practical knowledge needed to make sound decisions when it matters most.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Advanced patient assessment and decision-making

  • Extended care and long-term injury management

  • Evacuation planning and leadership in emergencies

  • Head, spine, and orthopedic trauma care

  • Environmental emergencies: hypothermia, heat stroke, altitude illness, and more

  • Wound cleaning, infection control, and burns

  • Medical emergencies: asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, seizures, etc.

  • CPR & AED training (optional add-on or included, depending on provider)

  • Improvised splints, litters, and carries

Key Features:

  • Certification valid for 2–3 years (depending on provider)

  • Realistic field simulations with moulage (mock injuries)

  • Led by experienced wilderness medicine instructors

  • Prepares participants for leadership roles in remote medical emergencies

Who It's For:
Ideal for outdoor instructors, expedition leaders, backcountry guides, ski patrollers, and anyone spending extended time in remote areas. No prior medical training is required—just a willingness to learn and a readiness to act.

IRC Adult & Pediatric CPR and AED Course
Duration: 3–4 hours
Skill Level: Beginner
Certification: 2-year certification upon successful completion

Price: $125

Course Overview:
This comprehensive CPR and AED course, certified by the International Resuscitation Council (IRC), is designed to equip participants with the lifesaving skills needed to respond confidently to cardiac and breathing emergencies in both adults and children. Whether you’re a workplace responder, teacher, parent, or caregiver, this hands-on course will prepare you to act quickly and effectively when every second counts.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Recognizing signs of cardiac arrest and respiratory emergencies

  • Performing high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively

  • Responding to choking incidents in all age groups

  • Basic principles of scene safety and emergency response

Key Features:

  • Hands-on practice with CPR mannequins and AED trainers

  • Clear, easy-to-follow instruction from certified instructors

  • Ideal for workplace safety, community preparedness, and personal knowledge

  • Fulfills many OSHA and workplace health and safety requirements

  • IRC-recognized 2-year certification card issued upon completion

Who Should Take This Course:
Perfect for teachers, coaches, childcare providers, security staff, fitness professionals, and anyone who wants to be prepared for emergencies at home, work, or in the community. No prior experience required.