Advanced Wilderness First-Aid Training Course

First-aid course

Try our fun, hands on realistic first-aid training in a no pressure learning environment

Advanced Wilderness First-Aid

Due to COVID-19, all in-person courses have been postponed until further notice.

We are working on alternate delivery methods and will have more information soon. We will be running in-person courses again as soon as it is safe to do so.

Did you know that more than half of Canadians (53%) believe they don’t have the skills to save a life in this emergency?

This course consists of comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. Training is also suitable for those who act as assistant overnight guides, day guides or supervisors for groups of people. The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED, plus advanced strategies for providing extended care for more than 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. The course consists of evening first-aid scenarios and day time scenarios 80% of this course is taught outside. It is important that students taking this course are prepared for being in the wilderness.

Course Schedule

Schedule and Online registration for Victoria BC

Course Content

•	Preparation and planning	•	Poisons
•	Wound care	•	Breathing and circulation emergencies
•	Your health	•	Medical emergencies
•	Cold- and heat-related emergencies	•	First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
•	What is the P.L.A.N.?	•	Head and spine injuries
•	Environmental situations	•	Environmental Emergencies
•	Airway emergencies	•	Poisons
•	Bone, muscle and joint injuries	•	Extended Care - monitoring the patient
•	Traction	•	Vitals
•	Long Term Care	•	Outdoor food safety

At Alert First-Aid we not only believe it's our job to teach you the information below but ensure you feel confident and empowered when dealing with injuries. We do this with our hands-on learning approach, running first-aid scenarios that are relevant for you. Encouraging you to use real first-aid supplies and to ask questions and practice in a safe, and fun environment.

Course Certification

Red Cross certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your course, and your permanent certificate (valid for 3 years) will be emailed to you after the course has taken place.

Recertification

If you have a current certificate, you are eligible to take the shorter recertification course. You will need to show proof of current certification to your instructor in order to be certified.

Canadian Red Cross First Aid App

The official Canadian Red Cross First Aid app puts lifesaving advice in your hands. Available for Apple and Android mobile devices, the app helps you maintain your first aid skills and respond to everyday emergencies. By downloading the app on your smartphone or tablet, you get instant access to videos (like the one below), interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice to help you maintain your life-saving skills and respond when needed. It is even fully integrated with 911, so you can call EMS from the app at any time.

Full Course Length: 40 Hours
Recertification: 25 Hours

Schedule and Online registration for Victoria BC

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Our Clients Say

I loved the scenarios that we were placed in thoughtout the course, it made me think outside of the box and taught me how to react ........it was a great introduction to first-aid and even better introduction to wilderness first-aid. I loved the course.

Max Dunn

Wilderness and Remote First-Aid

Victoria BC

The instuctor, Allison is very knowledgable and possessed a mildly diabolic sense of humour as well as a gift for getting the point across in her presentations and challenging scenarios. ..... I came away with renewed confidence in my first-aid skills and a tuned up CPR certfication. I highly recommend such a course for anyone travelling beyond the 15 minute emergency response zone.

Doug Linton

Wilderness and Remote First-aid

Victoria BC

“I loved that this course took place outside. It made the course way more enjoyable and helped me learn more than I would have in a classroom.”

Erika Dost - Wilderness First-Aid

Victoria BC

“Great teaching ability, good pulse on class, professional but approachable. Time passed quickly and all were actively engaged.”

Heather Brown - Wilderness First-Aid

Victoria BC