WFA Førstehjelpskurs Friluftsliv (2-dagers)
This 2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) & CPR course is designed for participants of all backgrounds and experience levels.
The training focuses on realistic, hands-on scenarios in outdoor environments, with minimal classroom time. Expect an engaging and practical learning experience where you actively develop the skills needed to respond confidently in real-life situations.
We offer both open courses and closed (private) courses across Norway. Our open courses are scheduled regularly and can be found in the course calendar.
For organisations, teams, or groups, we also provide tailored closed courses where the programme can be adapted to your specific needs and delivered at a location anywhere in Norway that suits you.
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Upon successful completion, participants receive a 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification, valid for three years, along with CPR, AED, and basic First Aid certification in line with recognised international guidelines.
The course follows the standards set by the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC), which recommends a minimum of 16 hours of in-person instruction to ensure sufficient coverage of essential wilderness first aid skills. We prioritise practical, face-to-face training as a key element in building competence and confidence.
WFA – Wilderness First Aid
The course outline may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances or to improve the dynamics of the course.
DAY 1
- Introductions / Wilderness First Aid
- Basic Life Support Skills/Introduction to Trauma
- Patient Assessment System (PAS) /Scene Survey
- PAS/Primary Survey
- Specific exploration of the Circulatory System
- Hands-on practice for checking for a pulse, controlling bleeding
- Specific exploration of the Respiratory System
- Hands-on practice in establishing an airway/airway management
- Specific exploration of the Nervous System / Evaluating Level of Consciousness and Maintaining Spine Stability
- Basic Life Support Lab / AED’s/ CPR testing
- S.T.O.P
- Trauma Scenarios (Nervous System injuries/ Increased ICP, Concussion, Head wounds, Respiratory injuries/ Respiratory distress, Circulatory Injuries/ Volume Shock)
- Patient Assessment System (PAS) Part 2 (S.O.AP Note)
DAY 2
- Spine Assessment / Management Lab/ Moving spine-injured patients, back-boarding, litters
- Mini-Medical Scenarios (Gastrointestinal problems, Genitourinary System, Diabetes, Asthma, Heart problems, Stroke)
- Stable and Unstable Musculoskeletal Injuries (1:1 Splinting Lab)
- Wounds Lab/ Includes irrigation, punctured objects and fishhook removal
- Wounds, Infections and Burns
- Anaphylaxis/Allergies
- Lightning Drill
- Environmental Mini Scenarios (Hypothermia, Heat Problems, Drowning, Toxins, Bites, and Stings)
- First Aid kits
- Exam
- Scenarios
- Avalanche
A Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is a practical, scenario-based first aid training designed for situations where professional help may be hours away. Unlike standard first aid courses, WFA focuses on assessment, decision-making, and treatment in remote outdoor environments.
This course is ideal for:
- Hikers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts
- Guides and instructors
- Expedition participants
- Scouts and outdoor leaders
- Anyone spending time in remote or alpine environments
No prior medical experience is required, and the course is suitable for beginners as well as those wanting to refresh their skills
The course is primarily hands-on and scenario-based, with most of the training taking place outdoors. You will work through realistic emergency situations, practising skills in environments similar to where incidents actually occur.
There is minimal classroom teaching, with a strong focus on:
- Practical skills training
- Realistic simulations
- Team-based problem solving
- Decision-making under pressure
This approach reflects best practice in wilderness medicine training.
The course runs over 2 days (16 hours) of in-person training. This duration ensures enough time to cover essential skills while allowing for extensive practical scenarios.
You will learn how to assess and manage common medical and traumatic emergencies in remote settings, including:
- Patient assessment and decision-making
- Managing injuries (fractures, wounds, head injuries)
- Environmental conditions (hypothermia, heat illness)
- Evacuation planning and improvisation
- CPR, AED use, and basic life support
The emphasis is on what to do when help is delayed or unavailable.
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive:
- A 16-hour Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification (valid for 3 years)
- CPR and AED certification aligned with recognised international guidelines
This meets or exceeds the requirements for most outdoor and guiding roles.
Yes. The course follows the standards of the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC), which recommends a minimum of 16 hours of in-person training for WFA certification.
These standards are widely recognised across the outdoor and adventure industry.
Traditional first aid assumes that emergency services will arrive quickly. Wilderness First Aid is different because it prepares you to:
- Manage patients for extended periods
- Make independent decisions
- Use limited equipment
- Improvise solutions in remote environments
No formal preparation is required. However, you should:
- Be ready for active participation outdoors
- Dress for the weather
- Expect physical activity and realistic scenarios
- Read the pre information handbook
The course is moderately active, as it involves outdoor scenarios, movement, and practical exercises. You do not need to be highly fit, but you should be comfortable participating in outdoor activities.
Wilderness medicine is best learned in the environment where it is applied. Training outdoors improves:
- Skill retention
- Realism
- Confidence in real situations
This is why in-person, scenario-based training is considered essential in WFA education.
- Strong focus on realistic outdoor scenarios
- Minimal classroom time
- Practical, hands-on learning
- European/Nordic outdoor context
- Emphasis on decision-making, not just theory
Kr. 4000,-
