Wilderness First Aid Plus (WFA+)

Whether you’re exploring remote desert tracks, camping off-grid, or spending long days on the trail, medical situations can happen far from immediate help. This three-day Wilderness First Aid Plus (WFA+) course is designed specifically for the overlanding and off-road community, giving you the skills and confidence to handle common medical emergencies in the backcountry.

Perfect for weekend adventurers, big-rig travelers, off-road drivers, hikers, and anyone who wants to be more prepared when heading beyond cell service.

This course meets or exceeds the standards of the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC), allowing participants to recertify with any WMEC-aligned provider.

Why This Course Matters for Overlanders & Off-Roaders

If you travel deep into the backcountry, help might be hours, or even days away. Mechanical issues you can prepare for… but medical emergencies require knowledge, calm, and real-world skills.

This course focuses on:

• Remote-location scenarios
• Vehicle-based travel risks
• Environmental challenges common to off-road travel
• Situations where evacuation is delayed

You’ll train through hands-on instruction, realistic simulations, and practical, usable skills you can carry into every adventure.

What You’ll Learn

A comprehensive introduction to wilderness medical care, including:

• Primary & secondary patient assessment
• Wound care & infection prevention
• Stabilizing fractures, sprains, & soft-tissue injuries
• CPR considerations in remote environments
• Recognizing & managing common backcountry illnesses
• Heat, cold, dehydration, and environmental emergencies
• Anaphylaxis treatment, including use of epinephrine auto-injectors
• Evacuation planning & emergency decision-making

By the end, you’ll have the skills to assess, treat, and respond confidently when you’re far from immediate help.

In Partnership with SOS School of Survival

Lead Instructor: Jeffrey Lawn
This course is taught by Jeffrey Lawn, owner and lead instructor of SOS School of Survival.
Jeffrey brings decades of experience as a:

• Wilderness EMT
• Paramedic
• EMT-B
• 911 system first responder
• Backcountry guide for off-road expeditions & whitewater river trips

His hands-on teaching style, calm presence, and deep field knowledge make him one of the most respected wilderness medical instructors in the industry. Jeffrey’s courses are known for being highly practical, engaging, and tailored to the realities of remote travel.
More about SOS: https://sos-schoolofsurvival.com

Location

Moab, Utah
Exact location announced soon.
This course includes both classroom and outdoor scenario sessions.

Dates

May 1–3, 2026

Pricing

$400 per person

Perfect For

• Overlanding & off-road drivers
• Weekend campers & backpackers
• Guides, trip leaders, and outdoor educators
• Anyone who wants to build real confidence in the backcountry