Question 1

Who is the Instructor?

Accepted Answer

Danielle O'Farrell (she/they) grew up in San Francisco (Ohlone land). After graduating from Tufts University with a BS in Biology, she became a Wilderness EMT, long distance hiker, an outdoor educator & guide. As an educator, they strive to cultivate community & inclusive wilderness medicine courses

Question 2

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Masks (x2), hand sanitizer, medical gloves, glasses and/or sunglasses, water bottle, packed lunch & snacks, pen and/or pencil, something to take notes on, layers, sun protection (sunscreen, hat, etc.), rain gear, comfortable clothing that can get dirty, camp chair (optional), headlamp, trail runners

Question 3

Who should attend?

Accepted Answer

This course is great for anyone interested in the outdoors! Participants must be 14+. For interested participants under 18 please e-mail danielle@withthewildthings.com.
This course is not appropriate for WFRs and WEMTs unless they are attempting re-certification or their certifications have lapsed.

Question 4

Is the course an overnight course?

Accepted Answer

No, this course is not an overnight course.  It is a 20 hour course, 2 consecutive days 10 hours per day. The course runs 8:00am-6:00pm each day for 2 days.

Question 5

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

No, but there is street parking available.

Question 6

Is food provided?

Accepted Answer

No, students should bring their own lunch, snacks and water.  The lunch break is 30 minutes, so there will not be enough time to go buy food during the break

Question 7

What are the Covid-19 precautions?

Accepted Answer

Students must bring 2 masks and clean hands regularly. Masks are required for scenarios and are recommended for indoor time (may be required for indoor time if cases are high). Students may practice on manikins instead of people if they wish. Students must complete a covid screening form beforehand.

Question 8

What type of Certification is it?

Accepted Answer

Wilderness First Aid and CPR & AED certifications are valid for 2 years. Certifications are through Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO). SOLO has been providing leading wilderness medicine certifications & training since 1976. Their certifications are respected nationally (ACA approved).

Question 9

What is the Certification Policy?

Accepted Answer

Certification can only be achieved by students who attend all class sessions, actively participate in activities, demonstrate appropriate skill competencies as assessed by the instructor and meet the minimum criteria for passing any written exams. Attending a course does not guarantee certification.

Question 10

What is the WFA recertification policy?  CPR & AED recertification policy?

Accepted Answer

WFA students must re-certify every 2 years and can re-certify through a Wilderness First Aid Course.  CPR & AED students must re-certify every 2 years and can re-certify through a CPR & AED course.

Question 11

What about recertification for SOLO Wilderness First Responders?

Accepted Answer

SOLO WFRs can use a WFA class or WFR Review class to re-certify IF the student is currently an active SOLO certified WFR or within the grace period and is compliant with the rules and regulations. If no longer in the re-cert window, enroll in a WFR course or contact SOLO with questions.

Question 12

What about non-SOLO Wilderness First Responders?

Accepted Answer

WFRs certified through NOLS Wilderness Medicine or Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) with active certifications or is within the grace period for recertification may re-cert using a SOLO WFR Review class or WFR, but NOT a WFA class. WFRs with other certs should re-certify with a WFR course.

Question 13

What is the Covid-19 policy?

Accepted Answer

Participants should NOT attend if they have any symptoms and may enroll in a later course with no fee. Should the instructor become sick the course will be canceled and rescheduled for another date. Students may be asked to leave if it's deemed unsafe.  Students should have medical insurance.

Wilderness First Aid with CPR and AED (SOLO Certification)