Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about getting CPR & First Aid certified.

What is the difference between First Aid and Wilderness First Aid ?

The main difference is time: a Standard First Aid course is intended to be used when the injured person can get to definitive medical care (Ambulance or Hospital) in 30 minutes or less. This applies to First Aid practiced in cities and towns, most homes, businesses, and recreation areas, including most National Parks with their own EMS. Wilderness First Aid is practiced when definitive medical care is 30+ minutes away. This could apply to State Parks, wilderness areas, camping-related injuries, and extended outdoor trips. 

Standard First Aid courses are inherently less comprehensive and take less time to get certified than Wilderness First Aid - a Standard First Aid certification can take as little as 1-2 hours, a Wilderness First Aid certification is a 16 hour course.