Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification by JUMP! Academy
When an emergency happens miles from the nearest road, standard first aid isn’t enough. Are you prepared to step up when help is hours, or even days, away?
This intensive three-day certification course bridges the gap between urban emergency response and remote medical care. Certified by the globally recognized Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC), this program is designed specifically for outdoor leaders, educators, and guides who operate in dynamic, high-risk environments.
Participants will dive deep into patient assessment, stabilization, and long-term care strategies under environmental constraints. This course moves beyond mere theory, using hands-on simulations and practical drills to build the muscle memory and critical thinking required to manage medical crises in the backcountry. Whether you are fulfilling a mandatory professional requirement or looking to elevate your personal risk management skills, this course transforms anxiety into decisive action.
Here’s How You Will Benefit
By the end of this masterclass, you will:
Obtain an internationally recognized WMTC Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Certification and an AED+CPR Certification (valid for 3 years).
Master the Wilderness Medical Patient Assessment System to confidently identify and prioritize life-threatening conditions.
Gain the practical skills to stabilize musculoskeletal injuries, manage soft tissue trauma, and handle environmental emergencies like hypothermia and heat illness.
Develop critical decision-making frameworks for backcountry leadership and evacuation planning.
Meet the benchmark safety qualifications required to lead and staff professional outdoor programs.
Receive the comprehensive WMTC Wilderness Medicine Handbook as a permanent field reference.
Date
16-18 September (3 Days)
Venue
TBD
Costs
12,375 THB 375 USD Approximately
Who should attend
- Outdoor instructors, field guides, and camp counselors
- Program managers and experiential education leaders.
- Avid backpackers, climbers, and wilderness enthusiasts looking to upgrade their safety skills.
- Any organizations with staff requiring mandatory baseline safety certifications.
SUBJECT EXPERT & MASTER FACILITATOR
Harry Dang Hung Nguyen
(WFA Trainer & Certifier, WMTC)
Harry Dang Hung Nguyen is the Director of Operations at the JUMP! Foundation and an officially licensed Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC) Certifier and Instructor. He is a premier expert in experiential learning, youth development, and immersive outdoor programming.
With an extensive background designing and leading high-impact operations globally, Harry has dedicated his career to blending remote backcountry adventure with intentional education. As an active WMTC certifier, he bridges the gap between critical medical protocols and real-world field application, ensuring that outdoor leaders meet the highest global standards of wilderness emergency response.
Over his career, Harry has designed and facilitated numerous programs that immerse participants in challenging environments, using nature and risk-aware contexts to foster personal resilience, robust teamwork, and foundational leadership skills. Known for his strategic operational mindset and passion for safety compliance, his facilitation approach focuses on equipping the next generation of educators and guides with the practical tools, situational awareness, and vital decision-making frameworks required to navigate and lead decisively under pressure.