Finding a First Aid Provider

Below you will find provider listings for Basic First Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid/Responder courses and web-based first aid trainings. The purpose of this list is to let Sierra Club leaders know what is available, not to endorse any of these providers. Make sure to contact the outings coordinator of the activity section you want to affiliate with to find out what type of first aid is required for you (e.g. Basic First Aid vs. Wilderness First Aid).

To find a course in your area.

  1. Google "Wilderness First Aid" or "Wilderness First Responder" and your city or state. Many local college and university outdoor programs sponsor wilderness medicine courses!
  2. Review the below list to find a first aid provider offering a course in your area.
  3. Recertification: Ideally completed in-person. If not available, renewal with a web-based training or hybrid course, alternating each renewal cycle with a face-to-face training is acceptable (in-person requirements are waived during Covid; contact your activity section leader to confirm). Base Medical Online option here. Use code "sierraclub2934" for a discount.

Basic First Aid & CPR Providers

  • American Red Cross: ARC chapters are located across the country. Course offerings depend on local chapter offerings.
     
  • American Heart Association: AHA chapters are located across the country and offer CPR and basic first aid classes. Course offerings depend on local chapter offerings

Regional Wilderness First Aid Providers

Web-Based First Aid Course Providers

There are several web-based basic first aid, CPR and basic first aid/CPR combination courses (basic first aid is the minimum requirement) available on the web. The Outdoor Activities Governance Committee (OAGC) recommends face-to-face basic first aid classes due to their interactive nature. However, the requirement for in-person training is currently waived due to Covid (check with your activity section to confirm this waiver still applies). 

CPR Today(link is external)

CPR Today offers a Standard Basic First Aid Certification for about $29.95. This course includes information on bites, poisons and environmental issues, however it is lacking pictures for the visual learner.

Professional Training Institute(link is external)

First Aid Certification Training costs about $24.95.  The course included very good written and visual training materials.  The material did not cover information about shock, bites, poisons, or environmental issues.  However, in order to pass, trainees must also complete a blood born pathogens training (which the Sierra Club doesn't require).

First Aid Web(link is external)
First Aid Web offers a free first aid class.  Training materials are limited and text based but are clear.

Pro First Aid(link is external)
Pro First Aid offers a free first aid and CPR recertification tests.  The focus of the course is on CPR and targets medical professionals (CNA, EMT and RN) which doesn't meet the outings leader needs.  The course does a really good job with written materials and video.