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Our 20-hour Remote First Aid course is designed for those who live, work, or adventure in non-urban, remote, or wilderness environments. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a professional working in remote settings, this specialized training equips you with the knowledge and skills to handle medical emergencies when help is far away.

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Remote First Aid (20-hr Wilderness)

Remote First Aid (20-hr Wilderness)

Our 20-hour Remote First Aid course is designed for those who live, work, or adventure in non-urban, remote, or wilderness environments. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a professional working in remote settings, this specialized training equips you with the knowledge and skills to handle medical emergencies when help is far away.

Course Overview – Remote First Aid (20-Hour Wilderness)

The Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid course blends essential medical knowledge with practical, scenario-based learning in outdoor settings. Participants will gain the skills needed to assess and manage injuries, improvise with limited resources, and handle environmental emergencies unique to wilderness and remote locations.

This immersive program moves beyond traditional classroom training and places you in realistic outdoor scenarios, preparing you to respond confidently to emergencies in remote environments.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Injury Assessment and Management: Learn how to assess injuries and provide effective care in remote settings where medical assistance may be delayed.
  • Wound Care and Infection Control: Gain skills in managing wounds, controlling bleeding, and preventing infections in the wilderness.
  • Improvised Splinting: Learn to create and apply splints using available materials to stabilize fractures and sprains.
  • Environmental Emergencies: Understand how to recognize and treat hypothermia, heat stroke, dehydration, and other environmental conditions.
  • Evacuation and Emergency Communication: Develop strategies for evacuating injured individuals and communicating effectively in remote areas.

This hands-on course uses engaging role-playing exercises and outdoor simulations to build confidence in responding to real-world wilderness emergencies.

 

Why Choose This Course?

  • Wilderness-Focused Training: Tailored to meet the unique challenges of remote and outdoor environments.
  • Hands-On, Scenario-Based Learning: Practice essential first aid techniques in outdoor settings through immersive simulations.
  • Experienced Instructors: Learn from experts in wilderness and remote first aid who provide real-world insights.
  • Comprehensive Skill Development: Covers a wide range of emergencies, including injury management, environmental hazards, and evacuation techniques.
  • Recognized Certification: Earn a Red Cross Remote First Aid certification, valid for 3 years.

 

Course Duration:

  • Full Course: 20 hours (In-Person)

 

Important Note:

This course is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers, and those living or working in non-urban communities. No prior first aid experience is required—just a passion for adventure and preparedness!

Full Course Length 20 hours Register Now
Recertification 12 hours

Course Details

Remote Wilderness First Aid  (20 Hr) Topic

Remote First Aid includes:

  • Wilderness Trip Preparation and Planning
  • Your Health
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Adult, Child, Infant CPR
  • First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
  • Wound Care 
  • Improvational Splint Building 
  • Bone/Muscle/Joint Injuries
  • Head and Spine Injuries
  • Wilderness Environmental Emergencies
  • Poisons
  • Wilderness Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Evacuation and Transportation from wilderness settings
  • Chest Pain
  • Blister Care 
  • Common Wilderness injuries

Certification

Canadian Red Cross Wilderness First Aid  certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your Wilderness First Aid course, and a permanent virtual certificate will be emailed to you after you've successfully completed your first aid 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
Victoria Victoria - Downtown

Recertification

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

Materials

Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual

The Wilderness First Aid (20 hr) Remote 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?

  • Those living or working in remote or wilderness workplaces or communities

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 (20-hr Wilderness) 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.

Andrew was amazing! He has lots of jokes to keep us engaged, however he stressed the important things. Great instructor!

Claire Emergency First Aid, Victoria BC More Testimonials

Chris was great and used effective teaching methods that were easy to learn and apply. We learned how to apply the knowledge in many different scenarios.

Charles Morrison Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Very enjoyable. I like to hear about the changes over time that makes first aid more useful for more people. The instructor was creative and energetic, and able to adapt to the various levels of all participants.

John Morrison Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Jill explains things really well and doesn't waste time or get side-tracked/off topic. Definitely feel more confident using first-aid thank to her "Biology" explanations."

Claudia Donald Standard First-Aid Recertification, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

"I really appreciate Andrea's depth of knowledge and ease with presenting the curriculum. No um's, ah's, likes or other verbal fillers - very good at adapting to those in the room."

Nadeane Standard First-Aid and CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Gary was the best! The course was very straight forward and enjoyable. Thanks so much for improving my first aid knowledge and for the awesome instructing!

Michele Marcelic Occupational First Aid Level 1, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

The course was great and was the third first aid course I have taken and it was by far the best experience and I am way more confident now! Thanks!

Kelsie Johnson Standard First Aid, Victoria BC More Testimonials

"Real life" scenarios were good for challenging my knowledge. Good pacing - fairly quick, but not rushed.

Jessie Janzen Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

It is great to have an instructor who has actually worked with kids in a child care setting! Very knowledgeable and fun.

Maria Ward Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Awesome instructor - super enthusiastic and funny! I definitely recommend the course.

Mark Vaughan Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials
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