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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.

Remote First Aid

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 Register Now

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 Nanaimo Nanaimo - Downtown

Recertification

Training Schedules & Locations

VictoriaVictoria - Downtown

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)

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 course, we offer this course in the following locations:

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

Deanna Elliot Standard First-Aid Recertification, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

"Andrea was great. enthusiastic and knows her stuff!"

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

I learned more than I thought I would. The scenarios were fun to do and helped me learn. I would recommend this course to others.

Alpha Vicente Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I appreciated all the hands on scenarios & practice, much better than book learning. Presented with enthusiasm & knowledge

Pat Thorne Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Thank you! I had a lot of fun, learned a ton and so glad I took the course with you guys! Chris was fantastic too!

Mariam Kabesh CPR HCP, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Enthusiastic, realistic, personable, friendly & funny instructor. I liked the simplicity of the procedures - not too difficult to remember

Laura Barber Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I would tell family or friends to take ALERT. A great teacher. Everything was made fun.

Shannon van Orden Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Your fun energy made the course enjoyable. Thanks for keeping it up, it was a long day of classes for us so we appreciated it!

Ryan Heron CPR HCP, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"Jason did a great job teaching. I plan on recommending him to our manager for out next group recertification."

Deanna Elliot Standard First-Aid Recertification, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

I loved the creative use of props, the high energy and excitement, the strong focus and clear communication, the instructor's sense of humour, and how simply all the content was organized. This was a fun, informative and well-instructed experience. Impressive - and I don't get easily impressed!

Tannauz Rahimpour Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials