I rarely enjoy studying, lectures, etc. but this course was interesting from start to finish and helped me do well on the written test [necessary only if you want/need a Certificate of Completion]. I feel like I will remember this information for a long time!

As a visual learner, I really enjoyed all of the examples and diagrams given in the videos, and I greatly appreciated the attached images to the lessons.

The videos were thorough, enjoyable, and easy to follow. The concepts were presented in simple, action-oriented frameworks that made them easy to remember and apply. Great, engaging teachers using clear videos that were audible and visually clear … This course left me feeling solid in my basic skills, especially assessment, and knowledge of appropriate next steps in different emergencies. Overall, great selection of material and appropriate decisions about how to pare it down and present it.

It was useful to me that you had each section listed with the running time next to it. That made it easy for me to pace myself and not get bored or lost.

It was nice to be able to re-wind and take notes at my own speed and my concentration benefited from that.

One thing I really liked about the video option is that I took it at my own pace; when my brain started to feel full, I took a break and came back to it. ... I've done intensive street medic courses before, and this was a nice change of pace. It also helped me feel like I was going more in-depth with the information I could retain because I could go back and rewatch.

I really liked the opportunity to view the videos multiple times over the past month and to rewind a video part way to clarify or reinforce a concept in my mind, for example the proper way to remove one’s protective gloves.

It was much less stressful having the opportunity to be taught on my own schedule rather than having two intensive days.

When the instructors both explained care for an injury or illness and explained the physiological phenomenon happening unseen. It helped me understand how the body reacts to different things instead of just seeing a superficial injury or illness and caring for the signs and symptoms. Very cool!

Your knowledge of wilderness medicine and obvious passion for the topic combined with your engaging teaching style went a long way in providing an excellent learning environment. You take very complex concepts and chunk them down into smaller learning nuggets for students to ingest making the concept easier to understand. Following up with very skillfully designed mock accident scenarios helps to reinforce and, therefore, better retain the concepts you teach. Being an outdoor educator myself, I understand the importance of blending hypothetical and experiential teaching styles to help students obtain and retain knowledge. My learning expectations for this course were certainly met and, in many cases, exceeded. I would highly recommend this course to anyone seeking knowledge about managing medical emergencies in the backcountry.

About four hours into your course I realized how much more intense it was compared to the my previous classes. The subjects in this course were covered more in depth than the other classes. As the class went on, I learned more and more, from both the classroom work and the practical work during the scenarios. Wow. Thank you. My previous classes paled in comparison to what I got from you and your class. I left feeling I had much more knowledge, skills and confidence.

Participants will benefit from your course by learning how to teach. Whether one is instructing first aid, electronics, dancing, astronomy, how to make a canoe from a tree or you name it, you demonstrated very well many effective teaching techniques.

WFA definitely came in handy Friday - we were having a picnic (out by a lake with a bunch of people) and had someone fall playing volleyball and end up with a distal radial/ulnar fracture (clearly displaced) ... and (thanks to having experience in the class) was able to easily make a splint and brace the arm so we could get her to the hospital as painlessly as possible - so ... thanks!

Thanks very much for all things you’ve accomplished and supported: in training others for life, health&safety, and wellbeing; in wilderness/outdoors appreciation and enjoyment; and for a more whole world.

I really enjoyed the class ... I was very impressed with your up-to-date knowledge on Evidence Based Medicine articles related to the class.

Safeplace Ally, gender description pronouns, good mix of people .

Complex scenarios, repetition, demo'ing, emphasis on pronouns + inclusivity.

The hands-on experience was the best part of the course as far as helping commit information to long-term memory. The scenarios themselves were well thought out too. As you progress they got more difficult & incorporated information / skills from all parts of lessons.

The role-playing really helped cement the concepts when we were actively participating -- both as a patient, and care-giver ... Very useful [course] if you plan on spending any time outside.

Wilderness First Aid and CERT [Community Emergency {Disaster} Response Team] is a perfect match.

Perfect balance of lectures and practical application made enormous increase in my knowledge and confidence to help in a wilderness emergency.

Thorough approach to topics, excellent information about the 'why's' and 'how's' of injury & treatment ... which allows the participant to build deep and meaningful (and applicable!) understanding.

Great for every Scout Master.

The course "definitely meets expectations above & beyond." What could we do to improve the program? "Don't mess with a good thing!"

Safe space for trans & NB folks … I really appreciated Matt setting the tone from the very beginning & providing trans informed care info for everybody.

The quality of teaching and the personality of each instructor was ABSOLUTELY STELLAR. There is a lot more to learning than just the textbook curriculum, especially with medical situations. The person to person interactions and how we communicate with the patient can also affect positive or negative outcomes. Your [Matt's] gentle demeanor and Phoebe’s wonderful dramatizations of the patients were extremely enlightening. I don’t know if Phoebe has ever studied theater...

The instructors were all super friendly, engaging, and relatable. I found myself getting to know y'all by the end of the course. The material was covered thoroughly.

Dallas in an awesome instructor -- incredibly knowledgeable and I also really appreciated how inclusive he was -- using pronouns during intros, covering how different races look when skin changes (checking inner lip, etc.). Also, he kept people fully engaged during the long days

Alli is an amazing teacher who cares about each student individually. She is passionate, animated, and enthusiastic. Thanks!

Matt made the environment so comfortable & learning-oriented. He asked questions constantly. Talked with us, not at us. Superlative. Very knowledgeable. Calm. Engaging. Great teacher. Very professional. Thorough but efficient. Mindful. Generous.

They are wonderful. I love that the instructors were varied and unique in how they taught - it added delightful variety to instruction.

All of the instructors used language that is very understandable, which makes the course extremely accessible. If 'bigger words' were used, they always explained what they meant - super awesome. ... One of my favorite things was answering questions asked in the videos like Phoebe's demo and pop quiz on Shortness of Breath.

The instructors hit the mark with speaking slowly but staying relaxed and engaging, moving around but not being distracting, and hitting home the key points. I've tried to make videos and know this is not easy, so seriously, well done!!

Y'all are so nice and sweet! Phoebe especially made me a laugh a few times!

You are a superb instructor! I will definitely re-cert WFA with you in 2 years, and if/when I step it up to a WFR cert you will be my first choice. I will also be happy to refer you to anyone who is looking to get certified. Thanks for a great class.

Matt, thanks for an awesome weekend!! I'm sure I'll be putting a lot of this training to use during my disaster relief efforts. Thanks again!

Excellent coverage of materials, real life scenarios, great presenters (I've had Matt & Phoebe - both phenomenal instructors!!) great learning atmosphere - fast paced, clear instruction and demonstration before practical field experience. Looking forward to my next level class! If you think you might need some clear, basic understanding of 1st Aid - these are the people who know their stuff and how to share the information!

Excellent course and instructor (Matt)!!! Very informative classroom and text book instruction, but I learned the most from mistakes I made as a caregiver during hands-on practice sessions!! When you roll play trying to save an unconscious patient, and realize you made a mistake, you will always remember that lesson when it may really count in the future. Practice in addition to class-room adds confidence and a real desire to continue learning and refreshing lessons learned. It is not as easy as it might look or appear when reading a book or listening in class. Hands-on practice with expert observation and encouragement makes this the best first aid course I’ve ever taken. Well worth the time and $.

The best darn wilderness first aid course anywhere, hands down!! 20 hours of intense learning through practice scenarios prepares you most anything that can happen when you're out in the boonies, beyond the help of first responders.

The amount of content covered was amazing. Our instructor was very thorough and helped set us up for success by organizing the materials in a logical and meaningful manner. Excellent job!

This is an amazing learning opportunity. Instructor Matt Rosefsky is extremely knowledgeable and a skilled instructor with extensive real-life experience. The course was structured in a way to maximize learning & retention (essential when covering SO many topics). The hands on experience was fun & challenging, really driving home the fundamental concepts of wilderness first aid. I could not recommend this group more. They actively engage with participant feedback to continually improve and that has culminated in a very successful program.

Great training for everyone, whether hard-core backpackers, once-in-a-while hikers, or anyone who just wants to know how to help others in an emergency.

This was a great class. Very informative, engaging and educational. Instructor Jeff has a terrific teaching style that is a great fit with the subject matter!

This was a great training... well worth. I really like that it was more hands on, not a PowerPoint lecture. Great job Matt!

The Wilderness First Aid class is great. Matt does a great job of mixing the instructional portion with the hands-on scenarios. I learned a lot in the 2 days and recommend this class for anyone spending time outdoors.

Great addition to any first aid training you may already have. This will absolutely boost your abilities and confidence in dealing with an emergency outside the range of a hospital. I recommend this for any outdoorsmen and adventurers out there.

This class was just what I was looking for. Matt delivered the training in a fun and relaxed but very educational way. Upon completion of the course I feel much more confident to encounter a medical emergency situation- be it mine as a solo traveler, or for another person. The fear of what if's has been replaced with solid steps to ensure the best outcome possible. I am looking forward to additional training down the road. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Matt and the Solo training for WFA.

I came away from this course feeling confident in my new skills. Matt is an amazing teacher. I am already trying to get everyone I know to sign up!

I am not an experienced hiker but took WFA for a Girl Scout trip we are taking out of country. Matt was awesome, informative and enjoyable. I learned so much and would not be hesitant to jump in and assist in a first aid emergency "beyond the golden hour".

So tremendously awesome! I have always been afraid of medical stuff; now I feel empowered to tackle most health challenges you would encounter in the wild. Even better, proceeds to our www.livingrivertrust.org !

So tremendously awesome! I have always been afraid of medical stuff; now I feel empowered to tackle most health challenges you would encounter in the wild.