Virtual Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course

About This Event

Join Megan Morin-Long for a 2.5-hour virtual class on wilderness first aid (WFA). Megan brings an impressive blend of academic knowledge and real-world emergency experience to this engaging and practical session.

• Academic Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

  • Master’s degree in Nursing Education

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

• Certifications:

  • Certified Emergency Room (ER) Nurse

  • Certified in Wilderness Medicine

• Professional Experience:

  • Former Nursing Professional Developer at the University of Utah

    • Trained ER and ICU nurses as part of the Critical Care Team

    • Specialized in what she calls “the finer art of not letting people die”

  • Former experience in Foresics and Emergency Medicine

  • Currently serves as a Flight Nurse for Guardian Flight

Megan has a penchant for being a know-it-all when it comes to emergencies. She is your go-to gal for medical crises, and she uses that knowledge to over-pack for every camping expedition she goes on, driving her husband and children crazy. Megan said it’s okay because her dog gets her. It’s fair to say we wine hikers get her too.

What the Wilderness First Aid Course Covers

The 2.5-hour Wilderness First Aid course will be half lecture and half instruction on how to splint and bandage injuries and wounds. Megan will cover the following practical information during the two hours:

• General location and equipment prep
• Basic Assessment: ABCs
• Wounds, bleeding, tourniquet
• Basics of splinting
• Altitude sickness
• Heat-related injuries
• Burns
• Animal wounds (bites, stings)
• And more

Recommended Beverage for the Event: Since you don’t have to drive, pour any drink you’d like!

ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED