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Wilderness First Aid Training
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training is sponsored by EH&S for field researchers and field course instructors. This hands-on first aid training is appropriate for researchers or trip leaders that work in remote areas, at least 30 minutes from emergency medical services or with limited communications.
The intensive 8 hour class should be taken as initial training, or as a refresher to practice skills and renew your certification.
2024/5 Training Dates:
- Friday January 31: Archeological Research Facility Room 101, College 2251 Building
- Friday February 28: Archeological Research Facility Room 101, College 2251 Building
- Saturday March 1: 2063 VLSB
- Friday May 2: Archeological Research Facility Room 101, College 2251 Building
- Saturday May 3: 2063 VLSB
All classes run from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with a break for lunch.
EH&S hosts this 8-hour course taught by Sierra Rescue for UC field researchers and field course instructors. Dress warmly and bring water, snacks, and a lunch. Space for these trainings is limited, so pre-registration is required. Please contact fieldsafety@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) for more details or to register.
The training is taught by Sierra Rescue and includes CPR/AED certification. See the Course Outline (PDF) (PDF file)(link is external).