Wilderness First Aid Recert
The Wilderness First Aid recertification course is designed for those with a current Wilderness First Aid certification who want to refresh their skills and remain certified to provide extended care in wilderness and remote settings. This course is ideal for professional guides, park officials, and those working in recreation, ecotourism, and other remote environments. Note: This is a 20 hour refresher course that will give you credit for the full 40 hour Wilderness First Aid course, and requires current certification to be elligible.
Course Overview – Wilderness First Aid Recert
The Canadian Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Recert course is a fast track version of the full Wilderness First Aid course designed to refresh your knowledge, focusing on strategies for providing extended care for overnight or multi-day scenarios. Participants will engage in realistic outdoor simulations that prepare them to manage medical emergencies and support the health and well-being of individuals in remote areas.
This course emphasizes leadership, prevention, and decision-making to ensure the best possible outcomes during prolonged emergency situations.
Key Topics Covered:
- Prevention and Group Wellness: Learn how to prevent emergencies and support the physical and mental well-being of a group in remote environments.
- Extended Care Scenarios: Practice providing first aid care over extended periods when evacuation is delayed or unavailable.
- Leadership and Decision-Making: Develop leadership skills and learn how to make critical decisions when additional support is required.
- Injury and Illness Assessment: Gain advanced skills in assessing and managing injuries and illnesses over longer timeframes.
- Resourceful First Aid: Learn how to improvise and provide effective care with limited supplies in remote settings.
The majority of this course takes place outdoors, regardless of the weather, providing a realistic and immersive training experience.
Why Choose This Course?
- Advanced Wilderness Care: Designed for those who want to extend their skills for longer stays in remote environments.
- Hands-On, Outdoor Learning: Immerse yourself in practical, real-world scenarios led by experienced wilderness first aid professionals.
- Professional Development: Ideal for guides, park officials, and professionals in ecotourism and outdoor recreation.
- Recognized Certification: Earn a Red Cross Wilderness First Aid certification, valid for 3 years.
Course Duration:
- Recert Course: 20 hours (In-Person)
Important Note:
Participants must hold a valid Remote First Aid certification to enroll in this course. Be prepared to spend most of the course outdoors and dress appropriately for varying weather conditions.
Course Details
Topics Covered
Wilderness First Aid includes:
- Preparation and Planning
- Wound Care
- Your Health
- Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies
- What is the P.L.A.N.?
- Environmental Emergencies
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
- Tractions
- Poisons
- Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
- Head and Spine Injuries
- Extended Care and Patient Monitoring
- Outdoor Food Safety
Training Schedules & Locations
There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.Materials
The Wilderness 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?
- Professional guides
- parks officials
- those who work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism
- outdoor enthusiasts
- assistant overnight outdoor guides or kayak instructors
- Girl Guides
- Scouts
- mountain bikers
- people who work and play in remote areas
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Wilderness First Aid Recert 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.