SOLO Wilderness First Aid

MRVBC, in collaboration with Mad River Glen, is pleased to make this WFA course offering available in the Valley with instruction provided by Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides.

WHAT: The SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is a two-day (16 - hour course) that is SOLO's most popular and provides a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. Initially offered in 1975, this course was the first of its kind in the United States, and it is the curriculum upon which all other backcountry medicine courses are based. SOLO CPR certification is included as a part of all WFA courses taught by Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, LLC. Each course is designed and tailored for mountain bikers, hikers, climbers, backpackers, backcountry skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts who venture out for day and weekend trips. Currently certified SOLO Wilderness First Responder (WFR) graduates may use the SOLO WFA to recertify a current WFR certification.

WHEN: September 10-11 - registrations AND payment due by 8/31/2022

WHERE: Mad River Glen Ski Resort

COURSE FEE: $195 per person

REGISTRATION: Register using this form (CLOSED). Slots are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The class is capped at 12 participants, with a minimum of 6 participants needed for the course to run. You'll be automatically added to our waiting list if we have more than 12 registrants.

PAYMENT: Pay online here ($195) - CLOSED

• NOTE: Payment must be received by 8/31/2022 to hold your spot.

QUESTIONS? Email info@mrvbc.org

Policies and Protocols

COVID PROTOCOLS: Attendees must be fully vaccinated (both shots for two-part vaccines) AND boosted (at least 1 booster) to attend this course. SOLO Wilderness Medical School and Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, LLC requires that students abide by COVID precautions as outlined by the CDC and as required per State. Masks are optional but encouraged. PPE supplies will be provided to course participants on each day of the course. NOTE: Students are encouraged but not required to take a rapid COVID-19 test 1 day prior to the course.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will not be provided within 14 days of the course start date. EXCEPTION: Students needing to cancel due to a positive COVID-19 will be provided with a full refund.

COURSE CANCELLATION: MRVBC and Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, LLC reserve the right to cancel the course for any reason including but not limited to 1) insufficient number of registrants (6 minimum), 2) COVID-19, and/or 3) instructor illness. A full refund will be provided if the course is cancelled.

Full Course Description

Students will receive the SOLO Wilderness First Aid and CPR booklets on the first day of the course. Upon successful completion of the course, including testing, each student will be given certification cards for SOLO Wilderness First Aid and SOLO CPR. The certifications are valid for a period of 2 years. To recertify, students would need to register for another 2-day SOLO WFA & CPR course.

Response and Assessment

• Universal precautions

• Anatomy of accidents and incidents

• Patient assessment system

• Patient lifting and moving techniques.

• Signs, symptoms, treatment for shock

Musculoskeletal Injuries

• Basic anatomy of the musculoskeletal system

• Signs, symptoms, and treatment of sprains & strains

• Principles of fracture care

• Spinal cord injury management

Environmental Emergencies

• Cold-related injuries

• Heat-related injuries

• Bites and stings

• Lightning safety

• Backcountry essentials

Soft Tissue Injuries

• Soft tissue wound management – bleeding control, wound cleaning, and bandaging skills

Medical Emergencies

• Change in level of consciousness

• Shortness of breath

• Allergic reactions

• Chest pain; heart attack