Vancouver, BC
Events at this location
june
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
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Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
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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Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
july
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
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september
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
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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 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
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