Wilderness First Aid
& CPR Training
WFA and CPR Certification
Every two years, we partner with SOLO Wilderness Medicine School to host their two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Training. WFA is a great course for the outdoor enthusiast who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. Accidents happen, and by learning a few core skills you can make the difference between a good outcome and a bad one--and maybe even save a life.
This course is 16 hours and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies. There are ongoing written and practical assessments and upon completion of the course, you will receive a SOLO WFA certification, which is nationally recognized and good for two years. CPR Training is optional and is also a two year certification.
Class Offerings
Dates: March 14th and 15th, 2026
Time: 8:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Rocheport Community Hall at 503 Third St. Rocheport, MO 65279
Cost: $275 Per Person
Optional CPR Training is an Additional $45 Per Person
CPR Training Note: If you sign up for the CPR certificate, we will discuss when we want to do this part of the training as a group. Normally, it is taught after the first day, and the instructor likes to give people a break before jumping back in from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It’s possible we do a quick break and end at 7:00 PM.
Course Content Overview
This course will have classroom style portions but will be centered around scenarios, hands-on and peer-to-peer learning, and will be partially based outside.
1. Response and Assessment
- The Anatomy of a Wilderness Crisis
- Universal Precautions
- Patient Assessment System
- Rescue Plan
- Patient Lifting & Moving Techniques
2. Orthopedics: Trauma – Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
- Sprains and Strains
- Principles of Fracture Care
- Spinal Cord Injury Management
3. Environmental Emergencies & Survival Skills
- The Human Animal
- Cold Related Injuries
- Heat Related Injuries
- Backcountry Essentials
4. Soft Tissue Injuries & Medical Emergencies
- Trauma – Soft Tissue Injuries
- Soft Tissue Injuries & Wound Management
- Bandaging Skills
- Medical Emergencies & Critical Care
- Shock
- Change in Level of Consciousness
- Shortness of Breath
- Chest Pain
Course Content Overview
This course will have classroom style portions but will be centered around scenarios, hands-on and peer-to-peer learning, and will be partially based outside.
Course Materials
We recommend that everyone pack a lunch and snacks. The equipment list for the course is below. The following list is to Supplement the clothing you will be wearing.
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Raingear tops and bottoms
- Layers of clothing (so you can take a layer off if you are hot/put one on if you are cold)
- Winter Hat
- Mittens or gloves if it will be cold out
- Backpack to put everything in
- Reusable water bottles (1qt or 1 liter) for drinking water
- Footwear for the environment
- Ground cloth or small tarp (6X4 sheet of plastic is fine)
- Sleeping pad (eg: ensolite, ridgerest, thermarest)
- Bandanas or cravats of any kind
- Parachute cord
If you don’t have one of these items on the list, don’t worry, we will work in groups.
Places to Stay in Rocheport & Nearby
If you’re traveling in for the Wilderness First Aid course, Rocheport has some lovely local lodging options, many within walking distance of the Community Hall:
Local Rocheport Options
- Katy Trail B & B – Charming bed & breakfast right in the heart of Rocheport near the Katy Trail.
- School House Bed & Breakfast – Historic inn in a restored schoolhouse with modern amenities and a great location.
Nearby Boonville/Columbia Options
If Rocheport lodging fills up, nearby towns also offer convenient stays (about 10–30 minutes away):
- Hotel Frederick, Holiday Inn Express Boonville – Basic, budget-friendly options in Boonville.
- Drury Plaza Hotel Columbia East, Drury Inn & Suites Columbia Stadium Boulevard, Hampton Inn & Suites - Columbia – Comfortable hotels in Columbia with easy access to I-70 if you’re coming from farther away.
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