Wilderness First Aid Training
Schedule
Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am to Sun, 09 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Boy Scout Camp Illinek | Springfield, IL
📅 November 8-9, 2025 | 📍 Camp Illinek
Are you ready to handle emergencies when you're far from immediate help? Our Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is an engaging, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two to two and a half days.
Whether you:
🏕️ Enjoy weekend outdoor adventures
🎒 Lead short trips or camp programs
👨👩👧 Hike or camp with your family
🚑 Or want to be prepared for backcountry emergencies
—this course is perfect for all experience levels who spend time outdoors where EMS response is under eight hours away.
🧰 You’ll Learn:
The Patient Assessment System
Effective first aid treatments for common outdoor injuries and illnesses
How to make informed evacuation decisions
Hands-on skills to manage real-life wilderness scenarios
This is essential training for Scout leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who ventures off the beaten path.
🔗 Register at https://scoutingevent.com/144-97139
Where is it happening?
Boy Scout Camp Illinek, 6610 Iron Bridge Rd,Springfield, Illinois, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: