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

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