Remote First Aid
20-hour Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid in Victoria, Nanaimo and Vancouver, with hands-on wilderness scenarios outdoors.
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.
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, 2025
An official Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, ranked among the top 3 in BC.
"I have taken this class several times now and I always seem to find out something new every time…"
"…The training was practical, well-organized, and enjoyable. Highly recommended."
"…She explains everything so clearly and makes learning easy and fun…"
Course Details
Training Schedules & Locations
There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.Materials
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)
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 info@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.