Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)

Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)

This course (previously known as Advanced Wilderness First Aid Upgrade) is designed to prepare you to deal with someone for more than 24 hours. We teach a minimum of 75% of the course outside to create a realistic learning environment. This course has the Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED built into the course. Upon successful completion, you will have these certificates built into your Wilderness First Aid certificate. Like the RFA course, we add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate.

The course is typically run over two weekends and length is dependent on group size and skill level. The first weekend is made up of the basic Remote First Aid program, and the second weekend is the bridging portion of the course. Both weekends/all four days together make up the full Wilderness First Aid certification. We do hold at least 2 FULL 4 day (in a row) courses a year!

Ages 12-16 can take the course and be certified when participating with a parent/guardian. Two days, 20 hours.

To take advantage of our discounted rate of the full WFA course when it is split over 2 weekends purchase under the date selection TBD. Please then get in contact with our office and let them know what specific dates, which 2 weekends, you would like to complete your course on.

Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)

Wilderness guide, Search and Rescue member, remote wilderness traveler? This is your first aid course. This program has been designed for complicated real-world wilderness issues in remote locations for people in leadership roles.

Ridge Wilderness’s owner has been working with the Red Cross First Aid Technical Advisory community for years to produce this WFR. Some training components included in this offering are First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, CPR HCP with AED, and Standard First Aid.

• Day 1 + 2:  8:30 am – 6:30 pm (RFA – Basic Course 20 hours)
• Day 3 + 4:   8:30 am – 6:30 pm (WFA – Upgrade Course 20 hours)
• Day 5, 6 and 7:  8:30 am – 5:30 pm (WFR Upgrade begins – 40 hours).
• Day 8:  8:30 am start (with a large dinner break) then into overnight scenarios.
• Day 9: 8:00 am (course ends).

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.

Duration

20 hours

Prior to course – Self paced online component

Day 1 + 2: 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

Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)

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

• Day 1 + 2:  8:30 am – 6:30 pm (RFA – Basic Course 20 hours)
• Day 3 + 4:   8:30 am – 6:30 pm (WFA – Upgrade Course 20 hours)
• Day 5 – DAY OFF
• 6, 7 + 8:  8:30 am – 5:30 pm (WFR Upgrade begins – 40 hours).
• Day 9:  8:30 am start (with a large dinner break) then into overnight scenarios.
• Day 10: 8:00 am (course ends).

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

Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)

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.

Duration

20 hours

Prior to course – Self paced online component

Day 1 + 2: 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

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

40 hours

• 1, 2 + 3:  8:30 am – 5:30 pm (WFR Upgrade begins – 40 hours).
• Day 4:  8:30 am start (with a large dinner break) then into overnight scenarios.
• Day 5: 8:00 am (course ends).

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

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.

Duration

20 hours

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

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. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.

Duration

40 hours

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%
•       Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
•       Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid & CPR C (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 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

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

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

Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)

Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)

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

• Day 1 + 2:  8:30 am – 6:30 pm (RFA – Basic Course 20 hours)
• Day 3 + 4:   8:30 am – 6:30 pm (WFA – Upgrade Course 20 hours)
• 5, 6 + 7:  8:30 am – 5:30 pm (WFR Upgrade begins – 40 hours).
• Day 8:  8:30 am start (with a large dinner break) then into overnight scenarios.
• Day 9: 8:00 am (course ends).

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

This course (previously known as Advanced Wilderness First Aid Upgrade) is designed to prepare you to deal with someone for more than 24 hours. We teach a minimum of 75% of the course outside to create a realistic learning environment. This course has the Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED built into the course. Upon successful completion, you will have these certificates built into your Wilderness First Aid certificate. Like the RFA course, we add basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate.

The course is typically run over two weekends and length is dependent on group size and skill level. The first weekend is made up of the basic Remote First Aid program, and the second weekend is the bridging portion of the course. Both weekends/all four days together make up the full Wilderness First Aid certification. We do hold at least 2 FULL 4 day (in a row) courses a year!

Ages 12-16 can take the course and be certified when participating with a parent/guardian. Two days, 20 hours.

To take advantage of our discounted rate of the full WFA course when it is split over 2 weekends purchase under the date selection TBD. Please then get in contact with our office and let them know what specific dates, which 2 weekends, you would like to complete your course on.

Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)

Outdoor adventuring is awesome! Coming back safely is even better. Enter our two day, 20hr Remote First Aid Course!

This course is designed for weekend warriors, scout and guide leaders and wilderness instructors staying closer to help. We add basic shelter construction on top of the normal content because of the environment we play in. All of this is taught by Wilderness Guides, so you’re sure to have an epic time.

Must be 12+ years of age.

(Previously known as Wilderness First Aid)