Remote First Aid - Environment & Climate Change Canada - (Private Course)

About the Course

Prepare yourself for the unexpected in the great outdoors or remote work environments with our Remote First Aid & CPR C course. Designed for individuals living, working, or adventuring in non-urban areas, this comprehensive training equips you with essential first aid and CPR skills. You’ll learn how to effectively plan, prevent injuries, and provide up to 24 hours of care in remote locations, far from organized health services.

Training takes place outdoors, providing a more physically engaging experience compared to traditional first aid courses, so be ready to get hands-on and build endurance!

Key Details

• Duration: 20 hours of in-class instruction (breaks not included)
  • March 3: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • March 4: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • March 5: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Audience: Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, remote workers, and individuals in wilderness environments located 2–3 hours from medical care.
• Prerequisites: Participants must be in good physical health.
• Certification:
  • 3-year certification in Remote First Aid & CPR C
  • Digital certificate issued upon successful completion
  • Participants have the option to obtain their Standard First Aid certificate (OFA Level 1/Intermediate First Aid equivalency)

• Recertification:
  • 8-10 hours of instruction
  • Current Remote or Wilderness First Aid certification required

What You’ll Learn

• Planning & risk assessment for remote areas
• Breathing & circulation emergencies
• Choking, CPR, and AED use
• Wound care & fracture management
• Head, neck, & spinal injury care
• Managing environmental illnesses and injuries
• Poison & wildlife concerns
• Extended care & evacuation strategies
• Occupational health & safety

Completion Requirements

• Attend and participate 100% of the time
• Successfully demonstrate required skills
• Score 75% or higher on a written, closed-book evaluation