Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Courses

First-aid course

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

Wilderness and Remote First-Aid and CPR Level C

Did you know? Less than half (49 %) of Canadians are confident in their ability to perform CPR on someone who isn’t breathing or unconscious.

What happens if help is more than 1 hour away? What do I do if I'm two hours away from the hospital? These are common questions in our first-aid courses and this is why we offer the Canadian Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First-Aid course. This course is suitable for any individual who works, lives, or takes trips in isolated or wilderness areas. If you were looking at taking a course that is a little more comprehensive than a Standard First-Aid course and you want to do some of your learning outside then this is the course for you.

Course Schedule

Schedule and Online registration for Victoria BC

Schedule and Online registration for Nanaimo B.C.

Course content:

•	Preparation and planning	•	Head and spine injuries
	Your health	•	Environmental situations
	Airway emergencies	•	Poisons
	Adult, Child, Infant CPR	•	Cold and heat-related emergencies
	First Aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest	•	Sudden Medical Emergencies
•	Wound care & building splints	•	Evacuation and transportation
	Bone, muscle, and joint injuries	•	Chest pain

Certification

Red Cross First Aid certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your course, and your certificate 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.

Find out how to deal with with a head injury:

Full Course Length: 20 Hours
Recertification: 12 Hours

Schedule and Online registration for Victoria BC

Schedule and Online registration for Nanaimo B.C.

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Our Clients Say

Scenarios were excellent - more of those mixed with in field demonstations. Instructors clear, engaging & knowledgeable. Outside regardless of weather is better for all aspects of course.

Melissa Todd

Wilderness and Remote First-Aid - Naniamo

Scenarios were great, good opportunities to rotate leadership, 'following', and being part of a large group situation. I liked instruction inside then having a chance to put it all together in scenarios. Good balance of lecture, demo and practice.

Sari Saunders

Wilderness and Remote First-aid Nanaimo, BC

Great course; beats the typical classroom environment. Mike did a great job of keeping the course fun & interesting. Thank you!

Frank Brunt

Wilderness and Remote First Aid Courtenay, BC

Who should take this course

Outdoor Enthusiasts
Outdoor Guides
Kayak instructors
Girl Guides
Boy Scouts
Mountain Bikers
People who spend time in remote areas
BC Parks employees