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20-hour Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid in Victoria, Nanaimo and Vancouver, with hands-on wilderness scenarios outdoors.

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Remote First Aid

Remote First Aid

20-hour Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid in Victoria, Nanaimo and Vancouver, with hands-on wilderness scenarios outdoors.

4.9★★★★★(14,900+ Google Reviews across BC)

Learn wilderness first aid for when help is far away with our 20-hour Canadian Red CrossRemote First Aid course in BC. Practise CPR, improvised splints, and evacuation planning in realistic outdoor scenarios. Choose a class in Victoria, Nanaimo, or Vancouver, and leave with a 3-year certificate.

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What students should expect

Who is it for? Hikers, campers, paddlers, outdoor leaders, and anyone who lives or works outside the city. No first aid experience is needed.

Classes usually start Friday evening in the classroom, then move outdoors on Saturday and Sunday. Dress for the weather.

Certificate & renewal

Get a temporary certificate in class, then a virtual Canadian Red Cross certificate by email. Your virtual manual and certificate stay in your MyRedCross account.

Remote First Aid is valid for 3 years, and recertification is 12 hours. Ready for multi-day trips? Take theRemote to Wilderness Bridge.

Why book with Alert First Aid

Classes start in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Vancouver, then move outdoors.

We come to you — private remote first aid for outdoor teams across anywhere in BC.

Top 3 Red Cross Provincial Training Provider 2025Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

Top 3 Red Cross Provincial Training Provider, 2025

An official Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, ranked among the top 3 in BC.

BC Google Reviews
4.9★★★★★Based on 14,900+ Google reviews
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"I have taken this class several times now and I always seem to find out something new every time…"

Karen W.
Victoria Downtown
★★★★★

"…The training was practical, well-organized, and enjoyable. Highly recommended."

Moe S.
Nanaimo Downtown
★★★★★

"…She explains everything so clearly and makes learning easy and fun…"

Olivia N.
Vancouver Kingsway
Full Course Length 20 hours Register Now
Recertification 12 hours

Course Details

Course Content

Our 20-hour Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid course is for people who live, work, or play where emergency help may be delayed. Classes usually start Friday evening, then move outdoors for the weekend. Alert First Aid is a top 3 Red Cross Training Partner in BC.

No prerequisites. Your certificate is valid for 3 years, and recertification is 12 hours. Topics include:

  • Trip preparation & planning
  • Adult, child & infant CPR
  • Wound & blister care
  • Improvised splints
  • Head & spine injuries
  • Cold- & heat-related emergencies
  • Sudden medical emergencies
  • Evacuation & transport

Need Remote First Aid for Your Team?

Alert First Aid brings Remote First Aid directly to your workplace, team, or group — anywhere in BC. Private group courses come with flexible scheduling and volume pricing, and we've trained over 200,000 people across BC.

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Certification

Successfully complete this 20-hour course to earn a Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years. You'll receive a temporary certificate at the end of the course, then a permanent virtual certificate by email. Your certificate and the virtual Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid stay in your MyRedCross account, and you'll keep a printed Wilderness & Remote Field Guide. 

Ready for overnight and multi-day trips? The 20-hour Remote to Wilderness Bridge upgrades you to full Wilderness First Aid.

Training Schedules & Locations
Victoria Victoria - Downtown Nanaimo Nanaimo - Downtown

Recertification

Training Schedules & Locations
There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

First Aid Course Materials for Remote First Aid

The Remote First Aid course includes the following materials:

  • Canadian Red Cross Wilderness & Remote Field Guide (hard copy)
  • Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)

 

Resources

Wilderness First Aid Course Trip Plan Wilderness First Aid First Aid Course Trip Plan Wilderness First Aid course factsheet Comprehensive Training Guide for First Aid & CPR

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Who should take this course?

  • Hikers & backpackers
  • Campers
  • Paddlers & kayakers
  • Mountain bikers
  • Hunters & anglers
  • Rural & remote residents
  • Outdoor workers
  • Tree planters
  • Forestry & field crews
  • Scout & outdoor club leaders
  • Outdoor education teachers
  • Cabin & cottage owners

Looking for a group class?

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

Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley |

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

Very happy with the course, learned everything I was hoping to and more.

Devan Todd Infant First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Gary was excellent. Very effective teacher.

Melissa MacNeill Standard First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

Awesome! Was not looking forward to doing the course because of a CPR course I did last year with a different company that was not very good, but was very happy with this course. It was entertaining, well taught and I feel confident now in an emergency. 

Anna Gardner Standard First Aid, Victoria BC More Testimonials

The instructor was great, fair, never did I feel any pressure! Big Thumbs Up.

J. Hurford Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Awesome! Really fun teacher - came into the class not wanting to be there but enjoyed the whole thing, Andrea made it fun to learn. Thanks!"

Kaitlyn Prowse Standard First-Aid, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Have done first aid before mostly book work. Liked the hands on work.

Willie Moon Standard First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

Very well done. I enjoyed the use of various teaching techniques (audio, visual and hands on). Mike was approachable and knowledgeable of what we were learning about.

Holly Neate Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Best first aid course I've taken!

Jade Simms Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Excellent instructor, enthusiastic, really wanted us to learn & understand the content. Thank you.

Lisa Rintoul Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I liked how everything was hands on. It helped to make it more interesting and an effective way to learn. The instructor was funny and knowledgeable which kept the class fun and interesting.

Francesca Maria Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials
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