Advanced Wilderness Upgrade Course - Alert First Aid Vancouver

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

Advanced Wilderness Upgrade Course

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.

This course is an Advance Wilderness Upgrade for anyone who has completed their Basic Wilderness Course in the last 12 months.

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

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: 20 Hours
Recertification: 0 Hours

Click here to view the Advanced Wilderness First Aid course fact sheet
Click here to view the Wilderness First Aid course SOAP notes
Click here to view the Wilderness First Aid training trip plan

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Who should take this course

Any one who has taken their Basic Wilderness First Aid in the last year and wishes to upgrade
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Assistant Overnight Out door Guides
Assistant Overnight Kayak instructors
Girl Guides
Scouts Canada
Mountain Bikers
People who spend time in remote areas
BC Parks