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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the most comprehensive medical training and certification PBEM can offer to [[Volunteer Statuses|Active NETs]]. 'Wilderness' in this case does not necessarily mean a remote, unpopulated area. It describes any austere environment where a hospital or other emergency medical facility is not quickly available -- such as the Portland metro area after a major earthquake. | Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the most comprehensive medical training and certification PBEM can offer to [[Volunteer Statuses|Active NETs]]. 'Wilderness' in this case does not necessarily mean a remote, unpopulated area. It describes any austere environment where a hospital or other emergency medical facility is not quickly available -- such as the Portland metro area after a major earthquake. | ||
NET WFA training is open to individuals who are ''not'' healthcare professionals | NET WFA training is open to individuals who are ''not'' healthcare professionals or professional rescuers, but who desire wilderness first aid knowledge and skills. | ||
'''Please read the sections marked <span style="background:firebrick; color:white">Essential</span> below before signing up for WFA training.''' | '''Please read the sections marked <span style="background:firebrick; color:white">Essential</span> below before signing up for WFA training.''' | ||