"We teach wilderness first aid as if a life depended on it."
Wilderness First Aid Course
Art by
Tanya Ericson
2-day Extended WFAC
November 8 and 9, 2025
A PDF with the course notes and a pretest will be sent about three to four weeks prior to the course. Students are required to complete the pretest by November 6, two days prior to the start of the course. Students spend, on average, 5-6 hours reading the notes and completing the pretest.
November 8 and 9 will be in person at locations in or near Fullerton.
November 8 will be an indoor classroom lecture and an outdoor skills exercise.
November 9 will be outdoor lecture, skills exercises, and simulations.
There will be an additional 3-4 hours of videos with online quizzes, due a week after the course.
See the schedule for important details.
Students who complete the Fall 2025 two-day Extended WFAC will receive 24 hours of credit.
Staff are long-time wilderness travelers, trained and experienced in first aid.
For more information, please see Frequently Asked Questions.