Scope of Practice Documents
Scope of Practice defines and describes the unique role, set of skills, and knowledge base for a provider, in other words, what someone with a certain level of training should know and be able to do.
Curriculum refers to the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn, which includes learning standards or learning objectives; the units and lessons taught; the assignments and projects given to students; the books, materials, videos, presentations, and case studies used in a course; and the tests, worksheets, assessments, and other methods used to evaluate student learning.
Curriculum refers to the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn, which includes learning standards or learning objectives; the units and lessons taught; the assignments and projects given to students; the books, materials, videos, presentations, and case studies used in a course; and the tests, worksheets, assessments, and other methods used to evaluate student learning.
Course Descriptions
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses are introductory courses that focus on general concepts and basic treatment skills for people on half or full-day trips, those traveling with reliable cell or satellite phone service, and where outside assistance is typically available within a few hours. WFA graduates are often employed as assistant trip leaders in college outdoor programs and residential camps or as guides or instructors in low-risk activities and environments.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) courses provide comprehensive training and basic treatment skills for people on half-, full-, or short multi-day trips, those traveling with reliable cell or satellite phone service, and where outside assistance may be delayed for numerous hours. WAFA graduates are often employed as trip leaders in college outdoor programs and residential camps or as guides or instructors in low- to moderate-risk activities and environments.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses provide the ideal training for people who travel in remote locations, in challenging weather, with limited equipment, unreliable communication, and limited or no access to outside assistance. As a result, WFR graduates often care for patients for prolonged periods and may need to make independent decisions regarding the need for and urgency of evacuation and required additional resources. WFR certification is the outdoor industry's standard for guides, instructors, and other outdoor professionals.
The graphic below visually illustrates the differences between each course type; refer to a specific course SOP for details. For general information on interpreting and comparing the WFA, WAFA, & WFR Scope of Practice documents, please view this document.
Wilderness First Aid (WFA) courses are introductory courses that focus on general concepts and basic treatment skills for people on half or full-day trips, those traveling with reliable cell or satellite phone service, and where outside assistance is typically available within a few hours. WFA graduates are often employed as assistant trip leaders in college outdoor programs and residential camps or as guides or instructors in low-risk activities and environments.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) courses provide comprehensive training and basic treatment skills for people on half-, full-, or short multi-day trips, those traveling with reliable cell or satellite phone service, and where outside assistance may be delayed for numerous hours. WAFA graduates are often employed as trip leaders in college outdoor programs and residential camps or as guides or instructors in low- to moderate-risk activities and environments.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) courses provide the ideal training for people who travel in remote locations, in challenging weather, with limited equipment, unreliable communication, and limited or no access to outside assistance. As a result, WFR graduates often care for patients for prolonged periods and may need to make independent decisions regarding the need for and urgency of evacuation and required additional resources. WFR certification is the outdoor industry's standard for guides, instructors, and other outdoor professionals.
The graphic below visually illustrates the differences between each course type; refer to a specific course SOP for details. For general information on interpreting and comparing the WFA, WAFA, & WFR Scope of Practice documents, please view this document.
The WFA, WAFA, & WFR SOPs
Click on a file to download a pdf copy of a current WFA, WAFA, or WFR SOP document.
Click on a file to download a pdf copy of a current WFA, WAFA, or WFR SOP document.
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WFA SOP
revised 3-2022 |
WAFA SOP
revised 3-2022 |
WFR SOP
revised 3-2022 |
The draft WFA, WAFA, and WFR SOPs are open for public comment until August 1, 2023.
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