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'''Duration:''' 18 hours, over three days. The first two days are classroom lecture and hands-on practice, and the third day is mostly outdoor exercises. | '''Duration:''' 18 hours, over three days. The first two days are classroom lecture and hands-on practice, and the third day is mostly outdoor exercises. | ||
'''Flexible scheduling:''' No. <span style="background:#FFFF00">Participants must complete WFA training in a single, three-day cohort.</span> Partial credit, virtual attendance, and make-up sessions are not available for any reason. We understand that 'life happens' but the curriculum does not permit any flexibility | '''Flexible scheduling:''' No. <span style="background:#FFFF00">Participants must complete WFA training in a single, three-day cohort.</span> Partial credit, virtual attendance, and make-up sessions are not available for any reason. We understand that 'life happens' but the curriculum does not permit any flexibility for less than full, in-person attendance. If you must miss any portion of the sessions, you must start over again in the future. | ||
'''Weather accommodation:''' None. Classes proceed rain or shine, unless PBEM is responding to a severe weather | '''Weather accommodation:''' None. Classes proceed rain or shine, unless PBEM is responding to a severe weather incident. | ||
'''Certification:''' Yes. Participants who successfully complete WFA training receive a two-year electronic certification 'card' from [https://emergencycare.hsi.com/wilderness-first-aid-training-course HSI]. | '''Certification:''' Yes. Participants who successfully complete WFA training receive a two-year electronic certification 'card' from [https://emergencycare.hsi.com/wilderness-first-aid-training-course HSI]. | ||
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'''Course materials:''' The [https://goto.hsi.com/hubfs/117004_ASHI_G2015_BWFA18N_Wilderness_SB_040218_Preview.pdf HSI Student Book] and materials used in class are provided free of charge. | '''Course materials:''' The [https://goto.hsi.com/hubfs/117004_ASHI_G2015_BWFA18N_Wilderness_SB_040218_Preview.pdf HSI Student Book] and materials used in class are provided free of charge. | ||
'''Cost to student:''' $0. | '''Cost to student:''' $0. Students will be required to assemble their own Wilderness First Aid kit. | ||
'''Value of training:''' $350-550 from for-profit training centers. | '''Value of training:''' $350-550 from for-profit training centers. | ||
== Time Commitment Required == | == <span style="background:#FFFF00">Time Commitment Required</span> == | ||
'''Before signing up, please understand the commitment required | '''Before signing up, please understand the commitment required.''' | ||
# This is a '''three-day, 18-hour, in-person training.''' Two days are in the classroom and the final day includes outdoor field exercises. Some pre-class studying must be completed in advance. | # This is a '''three-day, 18-hour, in-person training.''' Two days are in the classroom and the final day includes outdoor field exercises. Some pre-class studying must be completed in advance. | ||
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