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.

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!

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%
•       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

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 16 and up. 

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.

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.

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

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.