Boy Scouts of America published New Guidelines in Aug 2009

regarding Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training.

To be required for all Philmont Treks and Northern Tier Canoe Expeditions starting in 2010.

As of this writing (March 2010) it seems to be that Boy Scouts of America has modified their policy on Wilderness First Aid (WFA) requirements for Northern Tier and Philmont treks for 2010.

Both Philmont Treks and Northern Tier expeditions for 2010 will require at least one adult per crew to have Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training.  That is, ANY approved WFA training course where the certification is still current (typically 2 years) will qualify.

The change from past years is that the training must now be a Wilderness First Aid course, not simply a First Aid course.

So, if at least one adult of your Philmont Trek or Northern Tier expedition crew has an approved current Wilderness First Aid certification, you are good to go. If not, you will require training prior to arrival at your trek so check out WMO.

At Wilderness Medicine Outfitters, we offer a Distance Learning, online and blended , WFA 20 Hour Course. You set the time to study! You pick a location and date for the hands on personal training near you! You are no longer tied to a schedule you have little control of.  CPR and AED can be added as an option as well on line with hands on skill instruction from your private or group instructor in your area. We encourage you not to wait until the last minute. Click the link below to get started right away. WMO Distance learning can save your time and money.

There is a list of 12 Schools on the BSA Philmont trek site of which WMO is one of the BSA listed approved schools.