Event Type : Upgrade

Have you recently completed your Remote First Aid training within the last year and are looking to enhance your skills? The Wilderness First Aid Bridging Course is designed to provide you with an additional 20 hours of advanced training, enabling you to earn a full 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certificate that is valid for three years.

The course will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. The prevention, health, and wellness of the group will be a key focus. The training will take place in an outdoor setting and will require greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Additionally, we will cover basic shelter construction, which is not included in the certificate.

Please note that online registrations will close one day prior to the event. For registrations within one day of the 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

Have you recently completed your Remote First Aid training within the last year and are looking to enhance your skills? The Wilderness First Aid Bridging Course is designed to provide you with an additional 20 hours of advanced training, enabling you to earn a full 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certificate that is valid for three years.

The course will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. The prevention, health, and wellness of the group will be a key focus. The training will take place in an outdoor setting and will require greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Additionally, we will cover basic shelter construction, which is not included in the certificate.

Please note that online registrations will close one day prior to the event. For registrations within one day of the 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

Have you recently completed your Remote First Aid training within the last year and are looking to enhance your skills? The Wilderness First Aid Bridging Course is designed to provide you with an additional 20 hours of advanced training, enabling you to earn a full 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certificate that is valid for three years.

The course will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. The prevention, health, and wellness of the group will be a key focus. The training will take place in an outdoor setting and will require greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Additionally, we will cover basic shelter construction, which is not included in the certificate.

Please note that online registrations will close one day prior to the event. For registrations within one day of the 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

Have you recently completed your Remote First Aid training within the last year and are looking to enhance your skills? The Wilderness First Aid Bridging Course is designed to provide you with an additional 20 hours of advanced training, enabling you to earn a full 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certificate that is valid for three years.

The course will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. The prevention, health, and wellness of the group will be a key focus. The training will take place in an outdoor setting and will require greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Additionally, we will cover basic shelter construction, which is not included in the certificate.

Please note that online registrations will close one day prior to the event. For registrations within one day of the 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

Have you recently completed your Remote First Aid training within the last year and are looking to enhance your skills? The Wilderness First Aid Bridging Course is designed to provide you with an additional 20 hours of advanced training, enabling you to earn a full 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certificate that is valid for three years.

The course will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. The prevention, health, and wellness of the group will be a key focus. The training will take place in an outdoor setting and will require greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Additionally, we will cover basic shelter construction, which is not included in the certificate.

Please note that online registrations will close one day prior to the event. For registrations within one day of the 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)

Nov 15: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Nov 16: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Nov 17: 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

Have you recently completed your Remote First Aid training within the last year and are looking to enhance your skills? The Wilderness First Aid Bridging Course is designed to provide you with an additional 20 hours of advanced training, enabling you to earn a full 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certificate that is valid for three years.

The course will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. The prevention, health, and wellness of the group will be a key focus. The training will take place in an outdoor setting and will require greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Additionally, we will cover basic shelter construction, which is not included in the certificate.

Please note that online registrations will close one day prior to the event. For registrations within one day of the 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

Have you recently completed your Remote First Aid training within the last year and are looking to enhance your skills? The Wilderness First Aid Bridging Course is designed to provide you with an additional 20 hours of advanced training, enabling you to earn a full 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certificate that is valid for three years.

The course will focus on developing leadership skills, assessment, decision-making skills, and strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. The prevention, health, and wellness of the group will be a key focus. The training will take place in an outdoor setting and will require greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Additionally, we will cover basic shelter construction, which is not included in the certificate.

Please note that online registrations will close one day prior to the event. For registrations within one day of the 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)

November 27: 12:30 – 6:00 PM
November 28: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
November 29: 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