Wilderness First Aid
Location: 1700 MacCorkle Ave SE, 6th Floor, Charleston, WV 25314
Instructors: Bob Ruzewski
Course Dates: March 14 -15, 2026 – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Course Description: Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a 16-hour course designed to equip participants
with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to medical emergencies and injuries
in remote and outdoor settings. Students will learn how to assess, treat, and manage common
injuries and illnesses that may occur in wilderness environments, where access to medical help is
limited or delayed. This course emphasizes hands-on training, scenario-based learning, and
practical application of first aid principles in challenging outdoor conditions.
There will be a limit of 15 students for this class
Students will need to register through WVPST for this class
Please contact Eva Godbey with questions about registration at 304-766-0011 ext. 22 or Email: eva.godbey@k12.wv.us
If you have questions, please contact Jeff Cunningham, SAR Training Officer at 304-414-7682 or 304-941-6025. Email: jeff.o.cunningham@wv.gov