WRFA participants must be at least 14 years of age by the last day of the course. There are no waivers of the above requirements. Training availability:Our May 2010 classes resulted in 15 Adult CPR/AED graduates and 14 WRFA graduates. In February 2011 our WRFA class graduated 14. In order for future courses to go, we need a minimum of 8 students for each class. If we have more than 10 students, we will attempt to get a second instructor. We currently have 5 ARC instructors, 3 of whom are also WRFA instructors. CPR/AED will be based on demand. We will do our best to manage a wait list as classes also depend on the availability of our instructors.We understand that BSA camps will accept the previous Wilderness First Aid Basics (WFAB) certificates as valid through their expiration date which was 3 years from date of issue. This may change. It is your responsibility to verify requirements with the appropriate camp. WRFA certificates are valid for two years from date of issue. After 2 years, it will be necessary to re-take the WRFA course as there is no review or challenge option in the WRFA program. Reference Documents:Click here to see the 2011 BSA - Philmont Council and Unit Planning Guide - We suggest you examine page 2 (PDF page 5) for an official statement on the certifications that are required and accepted by Philmont.Boy Scouts of America Click here to see the full, BSA/WMS Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines March 2010 Edition, Health and Safety Support Committee, Wilderness First Aid Task Force Which states, on page 1: "Prerequisites: Minimum age 14; current certification in an adult CPR course; completion of AED training. Certification: Organizations and individuals may provide students who successfully complete the attached 16-hour curriculum a certificate of completion of a class that meets the criteria of the Boy Scouts of America for Wilderness First Aid (WFA). The content of this course may not deviate, either through additions or deletions,from the approved curriculum. This certificate will be valid for two years. " How to obtain a slot:In order to obtain a slot, please complete the form below and click on submit. Please understand that we will contact you when we have a slot available. Payment for CPR/AED may be made at the course. Payment in full for WRFA must be received at least one week prior to the course. Payment is necessary to retain a slot in WRFA.Venture Crew 80 courses are offered to scouts and scout leaders, using volunteer instructors. If you need the course costs, please submit the form below and we will respond with the costs. There is no obligation on your part unless we offer the slots and you accept our offer. What you will need to bring to WRFA:It is suggested that you bring gear that you would normally have for a day hike or backpacking trip - things that you would use in an emergency - a day pack or backpack, ground cloth/tarp, sleeping bag, foam sleeping pad, flashlight, headlamp, hat, sunscreen and a first aid kit. You will not need a tent!ARC Course Description For some unknown reason the form below will not be filled in if you are using IE8 with certain e-mail clients. If you do not have another browser, please fill in the data manually in your e-mail client, and then send the e-mail. May 3, 2011 |