Wilderness First Aid
training in the Southeast
Hone your skills to prevent, assess, manage and transport medical emergencies in remote settings.
Develop essential skills to prevent, assess, and manage medical emergencies in remote settings.
This two day Sierra Rescue International (SRI) course provides an introduction to wilderness medicine. Covering patient assessment, common backcountry injuries and illnesses, splinting and carries, recommendations for when to seek higher-level care, and much more.
The course is highly hands-on, with an emphasis on scenario-based learning and critical thinking.
Participants will build foundational skills for managing patients in wilderness environments where rescue or advanced medical care is typically accessible within eight hours. Those seeking training in extended patient care should consider advanced courses like our Wilderness First Responder (WFR).
Course: Wilderness First Aid and CPR: 16 hours
Prerequisites: None.
Certification through: Sierra Rescue International.
Duration: 2 days, in-person.
Price: $325
Upcoming Dates: June 4-5 , 2026 (Long Creek, SC)
Certification length: Certification is valid for 3 years with no grace period.
Who should take this course: Anyone who plays/works outside or in a rural location where help may be slow to arrive. Outdoor guides, adventure trip leaders, backpackers, hikers, raft guides and kayakers, rock climbers and more!
June 4-5 Location: Wildwater Chattooga, Rafting & Zipline Tours. 1251 Academy Road, Long Creek, SC 29658.
Course duration: 8:30am-5:30pm both days.
Additional Courses you might be interested in:
Wilderness First Responder: 8 days, 70-80 hours.
Sierra Rescue International is a member of the Wilderness Medical Society, and is recognized by other WMS members such as NOLS, SOLO, DMM, & WMA.
Certification is provided at the end of the course. The WFA certification (through SRI) is a provided as a physical card. The CPR certification (through ECSI) is delivered via email.
If you have further questions about this course, please contact us a info@tatercpr.com or call us at 828-421-8736.
Where to stay in Long Creek, SC:
Wildwater Chattooga offers everything from luxury houses, cabins, cottages & group yurts.
Check their options out HERE
There are also multiple camping options around Long Creek