Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Course Description:

An entry-level course designed for professionals working in significantly remote settings for days or weeks. 

Wilderness Advanced First Aid is comprehensive medical training designed for remote professionals or wilderness leaders who venture into remote and challenging environments. Wilderness Medicine differs significantly from standard first aid courses and other training that are oriented toward urban environments. This course teaches how to manage medical emergencies when hospitals and rescue services may not be available for an extensive time period. We prepare students for emergency situations that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised equipment.

**If you are using this course to recertify a WMA WEMT it is your responsibility to let the sponsor know when registering, and to inform the instructor on the first day of class.**

Sponsor/Host Information:

Directions to Course Location:

Directions to the L.L.Bean Paddling Center

at lower flying point

14 marietta lane, Freeport, Maine 04032

From Points South:

• Take Exit 20 (Freeport/Desert Rd.) off route I-95 and turn right at stop sign
• Go straight through traffic light and follow Main Street 1.3 mi into town
• Turn right onto Bow Street (across from L.L. Bean Retail Store)

Follow directions below***.

From Points North:

• Take Exit 22 (Freeport/Durham) off route 95, bear right off exit
• Follow the road to the traffic light and turn right onto Main Street
• Go about .5 mi and turn left onto Bow Street

Follow directions below***.

***Proceed 3.6 mi down Bow St. and turn right onto Flying Point Road**.

• Turn left immediately, .1 mi onto Marietta Lane (this is a gravel drive)
• Proceed down this road .3 mi to the L.L. Bean Paddling Center

Room and Board:

Lodging

None provided. For lodging options in Freeport, visit the Freeport Merchant’s Association website at www.freeportusa.com or call them at 1-800-865-1994.

Food

Morning refreshments (coffee, tea, & water) will be provided.  Students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch as the closest lunch options are 5 miles away.