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SUMMARY:Wilderness First Aid (ECSI) - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:LaSalle Council Scouting America\nWilderness First Aid Training 2026\nWhat is “Wilderness First Aid” through Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI)? \nWilderness first aid\, or “WFA”\, is a generic term that commonly refers to any training course that focuses on prevention\, assessment\, and treatment for an ill or injured person in a remote environment where definitive care by a physician and/or rapid transport is not readily available. This is defined as being an hour or more away from advanced care.  WFA courses are intended for anyone planning a remote high adventure\, from lay responders to medical professionals. \nThis is a blended course consisting of 8 hours of self-paced online lessons with a comprehensive final exam and 8 hours in person skills training session at Camp ToPeNeBee\, Saturday March 7\, 2026. Please note\, it is encouraged to spread this online training out over several days. In addition\, participants should plan to practice the skills taught in the online training prior to attending the in-person skills training. \n\nWilderness First Aid certification is good for 2 years.\nParticipants need to be 14 years or older and have a current certificate in CPR/AED.\n\nHow do I register?  \nStep 1:  Register with ESCI for the BSA Wilderness First Aid Navigate Course (Fifth Edition) \nhttps://www.ecsinstitute.org/training-programs/firstaid/productdetails/9781284224719 \nCost: $40.00 (additional 15% off coupon as of 10/21/2025: P24V15 ) \nSuggested but not required: \nGet the Field Guide along with the online course so you have a handy reference when you don’t have access to online resources. \nBSA Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Aid Field Guide (Fifth Edition) \nhttps://www.ecsinstitute.org/training-programs/firstaid/productdetails/9781284295962 \nCost: $60.95 (additional 15% off coupon as of 10/21/2025: P24V15 ) \nStep 2:  Complete LaSalle Council Registration for 8hr in person Wilderness First Aid skills training Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 at Camp ToPeNeBee.  ** Registration will close on Sunday\, March 1st at 4:00PM EST. \nCamp and training materials fee/participant $10.00 paid to LaSalle Council. (register using the ticket below) \n  \nStep 3:  Complete the online training and email to Ed Witte (ewwitte@comcast.net): \n\nCourse Completion Certificate\nInvoice Number from your order\n\nStep 4:  Complete the 8 hr in person skills session March 7\, 2026 at Camp Topenebee \n\nReceive certification from ECSI after successful completion of the skills training\n\nPlease contact Ed Witte for further information. ewwitte@comcast.net or 219-616-6252 \n  \n  \nScouting America has identified the following providers as meeting Scouting America’s requirements \nfor WFA training: \n\nAmerican Red Cross (ARC)\n\n16 hour in person training\n\n\n\n\nEmergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI)\n\n16 hour blended learning\n\n8 hour self-paced online training\n\nIt is encouraged to spread this online training out over several days. In addition\, participants should plan to practice the skills taught in the online training prior to attending the in person skills training.\n\n\n8 hour in person training\n\n\n\n\n\nWFA Certification Requirements \n\nCurrent certificate for CPR/AED\n14+ years old\nCurrent Scouting America registration\n\n  \nIn 2026\, we will be offering one additional Wilderness First Aid Course. \nMay 30-31\, 2026: Registration closes on Friday\, May 22nd | 7:30AM EST to 5:30PM each day.\nCourse Option: Wilderness & Remote First Aid (ARC)\nLocation: Camp ToPeNeBee 0377 N Holmesville Rd\, Michigan City\, IN 46360\nTime Commitment:  16 hour in person all outdoor training at Camp ToPeNeBee & Backpacking course with overnight camping required\nMore Details: www.LaSalleCouncil.org/Event/WRFA_0526 \nFor more information: \n\nScouting America Wilderness First Aid guidance:  https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/wilderness-fa/\nLaSalle Council course contact: Ed Witte | 219-616-6252 | ewwitte@comcast.net\n\n 
URL:https://lasallecouncil.org/event/wrfa_0326/
LOCATION:Camp ToPeNeBee\, 0377 N. Holmesville Road\, Michigan City\, IN\, 46360\, United States
CATEGORIES:WFA | PC 476
ORGANIZER;CN="Ed Witte":MAILTO:ewwitte@comcast.net
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