Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification (WFR Part 1) - Spring 2026

Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification (WFR Part 1) – Spring 2026

Registration Ends April 20, 2026

$300 – 340

Start Date: Apr 6

Start Time: 7:00 pm

End Time: 9:00 pm

This is an online course. You can participate from anywhere you have an internet connection.

The Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA) Certification is an online course that consists of 24 hours of lectures, demonstrations, live Q & A’s, quizzes and homework. This course picks up where the standard WFA leaves off, and covers new topics as well as more depth in topics that were introduced in the Standard WFA.

Passing the standard WFA is the prerequisite to take the AWFA course.

Students receive an Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification issued by Herbal Medics Academy at the successful completion of this course.

This course also is required for and prepares the student for the on-site, 3-day Wilderness First Responder certification for those who intend to complete a WFR.

The 3 day WFR on-site training is also included in the HOME intensive course in 2027 – students taking the HOME course will not need to attend the separate 3-day WFR Certification course to complete their certification.

Students in the AWFA course receive the Wilderness First Aid Field Guide (hardcopy) which makes an excellent addition to any field first aid kit. Additionally, students receive materials via mail that they will use to practice techniques and demonstrate competency in selected hands-on skills taught in this course.

The Advanced Wilderness First Aid course covers the following topics:

Advanced Secondary Survey
Infectious Disease Management
Medical Emergencies & Common Medications
Environmental Injuries II
Extrication, Carries and Improvised Stretchers
Knots and Lashings
Introduction to Radios and Communication
Introduction to Evacuation Planning & Documentation
Introduction to Mass Casualty Response
Bandaging, Splinting and Taping II
Advanced Wound Management in the Field
Building Med Kits
Clearing the Spine
Tourniquet Conversion

Our Wilderness First Responder is now available as a hybrid course. This involves three phases that must be passed in order. Phase 1 can be taken by itself for students who only wish to complete a standard WFA certification. Phase 1 + Phase 2 can be taken in order for students who only wish to complete an Advanced WFA certification:

Phase 1 remote or on-site – Standard Wilderness First Aid Certification (AWFA Prerequisite)

Phase 2 remote – Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certification (WFR Part 1)

Phase 3 ON-SITE (in person) – Wilderness First Responder Certification (WFR Part 2)

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AWFA COURSE INFORMATION

Dates: The 60 day access period begins on April 6th, 2026.

Location: This course can be taken from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Registration is limited to 40 spots and is first come first serve. Registration closes on April 20th, 2026.

Skills Testing Date Options (central time zone):

TBA closer to start date.

*Students will be required to attend one of the 2-3 available evaluation sessions over Zoom in order to receive their certification.

Please review our tuition policy here.

*There are no refunds or transfers once course materials ship out.

International Shipping: International shipping is currently unavailable for this course. If you are located outside of the US, please contact us before registering for details on how to proceed with registration.

TUITION INFORMATION

Early Bird Discount: $300 available until March 2nd, 2026. (Online processing fees apply)

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Regular Tuition: $340 (Online processing fees apply)

Tuition includes 60 days access to the online classroom and materials shipped within the US.

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