Outdoor Action offers several training courses designed to reach first aid skills for traveling in remote environments. These courses fulfill the OA Leader Training requirement and are also helpful for graduate students and faculty who do field research in remote areas and anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors.

Wilderness First Aid (WFA): Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. The course is taught by professional instructors with significant patient care and backcountry experience.

Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA): 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.

Course information is available at My.Princeton.edu.