A specialized first aid course designed for those who live or work in non-urban, remote or wilderness workplaces or communities.
What happens if help is more than an hour away? Wilderness and remote environments require specialized skills, equipment and training. The Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid (formally Wilderness & Remote First Aid) is a 20-hour course designed for individuals who live or work in non-urban, remote or wilderness wokplaces or communities. You will learn skills and strategies for providing care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours through learning activities and scenarios with real-life situations specifically designed for wilderness and remote environments.
Key learning concepts include: Planning, prevention, and situational awareness, wound care, and environmental emergencies.
The majority of this course (except the first night) will be taught outdoors, regardless of the weather, so please dress appropriately.
Remote First Aid includes:
The Wilderness First Aid (20 hr) Remote course includes the following materials:
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:
Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Lantzville | Comox | Courtenay | Cumberland | Campbell River
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at grouptraining@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.