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Upcoming Courses
june
FREE First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies - ONLINESelf-Paced Canadian Red Cross Virtual Course
09junAll Day11Remote First Aid - Dawson Creek20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
june 9 (Friday) - 11 (Sunday)
Location
Dawson Creek, BC
Ticket Section Title

16junAll Day18Remote First Aid - Vancouver20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Ticket sales will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Course will be hosted in either West Vancouver or North Vancouver depending on date/availability of host site.
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
june 16 (Friday) - 18 (Sunday)
Location
Vancouver, BC
Ticket Section Title

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Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the
Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the office upon registration and are required to attend the entire program offering.
Please note that participants will receive another Field Guide during their recertification course. The Canadian Red Cross updated the participant Field Guide in 2020 and we want to ensure you are able to obtain the most recent standards and training information.
**Ticket sales will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Course will be hosted in either West Vancouver or North Vancouver depending on date/availability of host site.
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Time
june 16 (Friday) - 18 (Sunday)
Location
Vancouver, BC
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july
FREE First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies - ONLINESelf-Paced Canadian Red Cross Virtual Course
07julAll Day09Remote First Aid - Abbotsford20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 7 (Friday) - 9 (Sunday)
Location
Abbotsford, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the
Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the office upon registration and are required to attend the entire program offering.
Please note that participants will receive another Field Guide during their recertification course. The Canadian Red Cross updated the participant Field Guide in 2020 and we want to ensure you are able to obtain the most recent standards and training information.
**Ticket sales will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
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Time
july 7 (Friday) - 9 (Sunday)
Location
Abbotsford, BC
Ticket Section Title

08julAll Day16Wilderness First Responder - Calgary80 HOURS
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and,
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
80 hours
- July 8-12 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- July 13-14 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
- July 15-16 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (dinner break 2 hours) 8:00 pm – 8:00 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
july 8 (Saturday) - 16 (Sunday)
Location
Calgary, AB
Ticket Section Title

08julAll Day12Wilderness First Aid - Calgary40 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
- July 8-11: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- July 12: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 8 (Saturday) - 12 (Wednesday)
Location
Calgary, AB
Ticket Section Title

11julAll Day13Remote First Aid - Dawson Creek20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- July 11-12: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- July 13: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 11 (Tuesday) - 13 (Thursday)
Location
Dawson Creek, BC
Ticket Section Title

11julAll Day15Wilderness First Aid - Dawson Creek40 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- July 11-14: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- July 15: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 11 (Tuesday) - 15 (Saturday)
Location
Dawson Creek, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE. Participants will recertify the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness
Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE.
Participants will recertify the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
- July12: 130pm – 6pm (however, we do recommend you come out for this entire day to “refresh any skills”. If you wish to take advantage of that, please come out 830 am – 6pm.)
- July 13-14: 830 am – 630pm
- July 15-16: 930 am – 6pm (large dinner break) 8pm – 8 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition along with hold a current/valid WFR certificate.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year recertification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
july 12 (Wednesday) - 16 (Sunday)
Location
Calgary, AB
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group
Event Details
Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- July 13: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- July 14: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- July 15: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition along with hold a current and valid Remote First Aid certificate or recognized equivalency completed within the last 12 months.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 13 (Thursday) - 15 (Saturday)
Location
Dawson Creek, BC
Ticket Section Title

14julAll Day16Remote First Aid - Chilliwack20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 14 (Friday) - 16 (Sunday)
Location
Chilliwack, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the
Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the office upon registration and are required to attend the entire program offering.
Please note that participants will receive another Field Guide during their recertification course as the Canadian Red Cross updated the participant Field Guide in 2020 and we want to ensure you have the most up to date procedures and information.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
more
Time
july 14 (Friday) - 16 (Sunday)
Location
Chilliwack, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group
Event Details
Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition along with hold a current and valid Remote First Aid certificate or recognized equivalency completed within the last 12 months.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 21 (Friday) - 23 (Sunday)
Location
Abbotsford, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HAVE CURRENT/VALID WFA CERTIFICATE Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and
Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HAVE CURRENT/VALID WFA CERTIFICATE
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Ticket sales will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Course will be hosted in either West Vancouver or North Vancouver depending on date/availability of host site.
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 28 (Friday) - 30 (Sunday)
Location
Vancouver, BC
Event Details
Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group
Event Details
Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Ticket sales will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition along with hold a current and valid Remote First Aid certificate or recognized equivalency completed within the last 12 months.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
july 28 (Friday) - 30 (Sunday)
Location
Victoria, BC
Ticket Section Title

31julAll Day04augWilderness First Aid - Revelstoke40 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
- July 31-August 4: 830 am – 5:00 pm each day
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
July 31 (Monday) - August 4 (Friday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times,
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
80 hours – **SEE DATES BELOW**
- July 31-August 4: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm each day
- August 16: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- August 17,18: 8:30 am – 5:30pm
- August 19-20: 9:30 am – 6pm (large dinner break) 8pm – 8 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
All Day (Monday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
Ticket Section Title

31julAll Day02augRemote First Aid - Revelstoke20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- July 31-August 1: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm each day
- August 2: 8:30 am – 1:30 PM
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
July 31 (Monday) - August 2 (Wednesday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
Ticket Section Title

august
FREE First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies - ONLINESelf-Paced Canadian Red Cross Virtual Course
31julAll Day04augWilderness First Aid - Revelstoke40 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
- July 31-August 4: 830 am – 5:00 pm each day
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
July 31 (Monday) - August 4 (Friday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
Ticket Section Title

31julAll Day02augRemote First Aid - Revelstoke20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- July 31-August 1: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm each day
- August 2: 8:30 am – 1:30 PM
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
July 31 (Monday) - August 2 (Wednesday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
Ticket Section Title

01augAll Day09Wilderness First Responder - Victoria80 HOURS
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and,
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
80 hours
- August 1-5 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- August 6-7 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
- August 8-9 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (dinner break 2 hours) 8:00 pm – 8:00 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
august 1 (Tuesday) - 9 (Wednesday)
Location
Victoria, BC
Ticket Section Title

01augAll Day05Wilderness First Aid - Victoria40 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- August 1-4: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- August 5 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
august 1 (Tuesday) - 5 (Saturday)
Location
Victoria, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group
Event Details
Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- August 2: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
- August 3-4: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition along with hold a current and valid Remote First Aid certificate or recognized equivalency completed within the last 12 months.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
august 2 (Wednesday) - 4 (Friday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE. Participants will recertify the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness
Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE.
Participants will recertify the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
- August 5: 130pm – 6pm (however, we do recommend you come out for this entire day to “refresh any skills”. If you wish to take advantage of that, please come out 830 am – 6pm.)
- August 6-7: 830 am – 630pm
- August 8-9: 930 am – 6pm (large dinner break) 8pm – 8 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition along with hold a current/valid WFR certificate.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year recertification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
august 5 (Saturday) - 9 (Wednesday)
Location
Victoria, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times,
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
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- August 16: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- August 17,18: 830 am – 530pm
- August 19-20: 930 am – 6pm (large dinner break) 8pm – 8 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
august 16 (Wednesday) - 20 (Sunday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
Ticket Section Title

25augAll Day27Remote First Aid - Nanaimo20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
august 25 (Friday) - 27 (Sunday)
Location
Nanaimo, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the
Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the office upon registration and are required to attend the entire program offering.
Please note that participants will receive another Field Guide during their recertification course as the Canadian Red Cross updated the participant Field Guide in 2020 and we want to ensure you have the most up to date procedures and information.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
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Time
august 25 (Friday) - 27 (Sunday)
Location
Nanaimo, BC
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september
FREE First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies - ONLINESelf-Paced Canadian Red Cross Virtual Course
08sepAll Day10Remote First Aid - Dawson Creek20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
september 8 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday)
Location
Dawson Creek, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the
Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the office upon registration and are required to attend the entire program offering.
Please note that participants will receive another Field Guide during their recertification course as the Canadian Red Cross updated the participant Field Guide in 2020 and we want to ensure you have the most up to date procedures and information.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
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Time
september 8 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday)
Location
Dawson Creek, BC
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08sepAll Day10Remote First Aid - Vancouver20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Course will be hosted in either West Vancouver or North Vancouver depending on date/availability of host site.
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
september 8 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday)
Location
Vancouver, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the
Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the office upon registration and are required to attend the entire program offering.
Please note that participants will receive another Field Guide during their recertification course as the Canadian Red Cross updated the participant Field Guide in 2020 and we want to ensure you have the most up to date procedures and information.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Course will be hosted in either West Vancouver or North Vancouver depending on date/availability of host site.
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Time
september 8 (Friday) - 10 (Sunday)
Location
Vancouver, BC
Ticket Section Title

15sepAll Day17Remote First Aid - Abbotsford20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
september 15 (Friday) - 17 (Sunday)
Location
Abbotsford, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the
Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the office upon registration and are required to attend the entire program offering.
Please note that participants will receive another Field Guide during their recertification course as the Canadian Red Cross updated the participant Field Guide in 2020 and we want to ensure you have the most up to date procedures and information.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
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Time
september 15 (Friday) - 17 (Sunday)
Location
Abbotsford, BC
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22sepAll Day24Remote First Aid - Chilliwack20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
september 22 (Friday) - 24 (Sunday)
Location
Chilliwack, BC
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the
Event Details
Complete your Remote First Aid recertification by attending a full RFA course to freshen up those skills! Participants must provide a VALID RFA certificate to the office upon registration and are required to attend the entire program offering.
Please note that participants will receive another Field Guide during their recertification course as the Canadian Red Cross updated the participant Field Guide in 2020 and we want to ensure you have the most up to date procedures and information.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Day 1: 6pm – 8pm
Day 2+3: 8:30am – 6:30pm
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Time
september 22 (Friday) - 24 (Sunday)
Location
Chilliwack, BC
Ticket Section Title

26sepAll Day04octWilderness First Responder - Squamish/Whistler/Pemberton80 HOURS
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and,
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
Duration
80 hours
- September 26-30 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- October 1-2 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
- October 3-4 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (dinner break 2 hours) 8:00 pm – 8:00 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
September 26 (Tuesday) - October 4 (Wednesday)
Location
Squamish/Whistler/Pemberton
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
- September 26-29: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- September 30 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
september 26 (Tuesday) - 30 (Saturday)
Location
Squamish/Whistler/Pemberton
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE. Participants will recertify the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness
Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE.
Participants will recertify the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
- September 30: 130pm – 6pm (however, we do recommend you come out for this entire day to “refresh any skills”. If you wish to take advantage of that, please come out 830 am – 6pm.)
- October 1-2: 830 am – 630pm
- October 3-4: 930 am – 6pm (large dinner break) 8pm – 8 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition along with hold a current/valid WFR certificate.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year recertification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
September 30 (Saturday) - October 4 (Wednesday)
Location
Squamish/Whistler/Pemberton
Ticket Section Title

october
FREE First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies - ONLINESelf-Paced Canadian Red Cross Virtual Course
26sepAll Day04octWilderness First Responder - Squamish/Whistler/Pemberton80 HOURS
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and,
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
Duration
80 hours
- September 26-30 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- October 1-2 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
- October 3-4 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (dinner break 2 hours) 8:00 pm – 8:00 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
September 26 (Tuesday) - October 4 (Wednesday)
Location
Squamish/Whistler/Pemberton
Ticket Section Title

Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE. Participants will recertify the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness
Event Details
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE.
Participants will recertify the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
- September 30: 130pm – 6pm (however, we do recommend you come out for this entire day to “refresh any skills”. If you wish to take advantage of that, please come out 830 am – 6pm.)
- October 1-2: 830 am – 630pm
- October 3-4: 930 am – 6pm (large dinner break) 8pm – 8 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition along with hold a current/valid WFR certificate.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year recertification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
September 30 (Saturday) - October 4 (Wednesday)
Location
Squamish/Whistler/Pemberton
Ticket Section Title

12octAll Day16Wilderness First Aid - Revelstoke40 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
- October 12-15: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- October 16 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
october 12 (Thursday) - 16 (Monday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
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12octAll Day20Wilderness First Responder - Revelstoke80 HOURS
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times,
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
80 hours
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- October 12-16 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
- October 17-18 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
- October 19-20 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (dinner break 2 hours) 8:00 pm – 8:00 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
october 12 (Thursday) - 20 (Friday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
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Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times,
Event Details
Participants will gain the advanced first aid and CPR skills required to work and respond to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings, and to provide urgent evacuation and, at times, extended care for five or more days until organized health care can be accessed. Participants will develop advanced leadership and rescue decision-making skills, as well as extrication, and use of professional tools and resources. A significant part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours
- October 16: 130pm – 6pm (however, we do recommend you come out for this entire day to “refresh any skills”. If you wish to take advantage of that, please come out 830 am – 6pm.)
- October 17,18: 830 am – 630pm
- October 19-20: 930 am – 6pm (large dinner break) 8pm – 8 am (day 9)
Audience
Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 40 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials
Course Content
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning and responding to the call
- Infection prevention and control
- Anatomy and physiology
- Scene assessment
- Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
- Airway management and respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Shock
- Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
- Head and spinal injuries
- Acute and chronic illnesses
- Poisoning
- Wildlife and environmental illnesses
- Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
- Special populations
- Mental and emotional health and wellness
- Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
- Extended care
- Transportation and arranging transfer
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations
more
Time
october 16 (Monday) - 20 (Friday)
Location
Revelstoke, BC
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18octAll Day22Wilderness First Aid - Prince George40 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while
Event Details
Participants will learn comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as skills required to plan, prevent injury and promote safety for themselves and peers while in a wilderness or remote workplace or community. Instruction will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Prevention, health and wellness of the group is a key focus. The course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. We also add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate!
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
40 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- Day 1 + 2: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Day 3: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
- Day 4 + 5: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Audience
Designed for individuals who work in a wilderness setting (3 or more hours from organized health care) with challenging environments and/or varied risk levels and require skills to promote safety for themselves and peers (leading groups in a professional capacity). Suitable for those who wish to become professional guides, parks officials and/or work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C + AED(digital certificate issued upon successful completion).
Recertification
- 16–20 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR C and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
october 18 (Wednesday) - 22 (Sunday)
Location
Prince George, BC
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18octAll Day20Remote First Aid - Prince George20 HOURS - no first aid prerequisites required
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Event Details
Comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills for those who live or work in a non-urban or remote workplace or community, or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Participants will gain the skills and training required for planning, preventing injury, and promoting individual safety in a remote setting. Includes strategies for providing extended care in a remote setting for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.
**Online registrations will close 1 week prior to the event! For registrations within one week of desired course, please contact our office at info@exploreridge.com or call (604)477-4663.
Duration
20 hours of in class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
- Day 1 + 2: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Day 3: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Audience
Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2–3 hours from organized health care).
Prerequisites
Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Criteria
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
- Ability to complete a written, closed book, independently completed knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
- Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Recertification
- 8-10 hours of teaching time
- Proof of current Remote First Aid or Wilderness Remote First Aid certification (or as legislation dictates) required.
- Must have access to the most current CRC Remote First Aid participant materials
Course Content
- Planning and assessment
- Choking
- Breathing and circulation emergencies
- CPR and AED
- Wound care
- Head, neck, and spinal injuries
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Sudden medical emergencies
- Environmental injuries and illnesses
- Poisons and wildlife
- Extended care and evacuation
- Occupational health and safety
more
Time
october 18 (Wednesday) - 20 (Friday)
Location
Prince George, BC
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