An 18-hour Red Cross training for a 2 year certification in Adult CPR, AED, and Wilderness & Remote First Aid. This combination course offers all training to prepare you for wilderness adventure in a two-day format of official Red Cross training on 11 April and 12 April 2026 in the Community Room at St. Richards Catholic Church, 7540 Penn Ave S., Richfield, MN 55423.

The Scouting America worked with the Red Cross to develop this curriculum specifically for Scouting America crews going on wilderness treks, backpacking trips, and campouts. Scout groups going to the National High Adventure Bases of Philmont, Northern Tier, Sea Base, or Summit Bechtel are required to have a minimum of 2 participants with this certification.

Leaders conducting their own treks should also have this training to be prepared to identify, assess, and address situations requiring first aid in remote environments. It is common practice for nationally accredited youth organizations to require this training before working at a resident camp or taking youth on any extended trip of more than 72 hours. Check with your organization to get the latest information on adult training requirements for camps, trips, travel, and remote wilderness treks.

This course provides Ambassador Girl Scouts with the requirements to fulfill the Ambassador First Aid Merit Badge.

The minimum age for all youth participants is fourteen years old.

CPR and AED training is done first, followed by the full active, hands-on, skill focused WRFA session.

The dated 2-year Red Cross certification for each course is sent out after course completion. You will receive one for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED and one for Wilderness and Remote First Aid.

Classes can be canceled by the instructor if the minimum participant level (8) has not been registered within a reasonable time window before the date of the class. You will receive an email notification canceling or confirming the course at least seven days prior to the course. The course confirmation email will have details about the training, start/stop times, and food availability. Your receipt is confirmation of enrollment in the course. You will receive an email with detailed information about the course approximately one week prior to the course.