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Wilderness First Aid (Private)

What happens if help is more than a day away? Wilderness and remote environments require specialized skills, equipment and training.

The Canadian Red Cross Wilderness First Aid (formerly Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid) is a 40-hour course designed for professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism. You will learn skills and strategies for providing extended care overnight to a few days through learning activities and scenarios with real-life situations specifically designed for wilderness and remote environments.

Key learning concepts include: Prevention, the health and wellness of the group, leadership skills, assessment, extended care and decision-making around additional supports required.

The majority of the course is taught outdoors, regardless of the weather, so please dress appropriately.

Aa wilderness First Aid instructor teaching spinal immobilization in a Wilderness First Aid course in an outdoor setting

Mike teaching spinal immobization.

Full Course Length 40 hours

Recertification 20 hours

Course Details

Topics Covered

Wilderness First Aid includes:

Preparation and Planning
Wound Care
Your Health
Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies
What is the P.L.A.N.?
Environmental Emergencies
Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
Tractions
Poisons
Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
Medical Emergencies
First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
Head and Spine Injuries
Extended Care and Patient Monitoring
Outdoor Food Safety

Certification

Canadian Red Cross certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your course, and a permanent virtual certificate will be emailed to you after you've successfully completed the course. You will be able to view your manual and certification online at any time through your MyRedCross account. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Training Schedules & Locations

There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.

Recertification

If you have a current and valid Wilderness First Aid (formerly Advanced Wilderness First Aid) certificate, you are eligible to take a shorter, faster-paced Wildernss First Aid recertification course. Please be prepared to show proof of certification. Please note that Remote First Aid certification (formerly Wilderness & Remote First Aid) does not make you eligible for recertification, only the 40-hour Wilderness First Aid (formerly Advanced Wilderness First Aid) will.

Training Schedules & Locations

There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

A virtual first aid manual is included. Hard copy first aid training manuals are available for an additional $10.00. You can purchase them on the day of your first aid course.

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Who should take this course?

Professional guides
parks officials
those who work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism
outdoor enthusiasts
assistant overnight outdoor guides or kayak instructors
Girl Guides
Scouts
mountain bikers
people who work and play in remote areas

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Wilderness First Aid (Private) course, we offer this course in the following locations:

Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at info@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.

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