Wilderness First Aid to Wilderness First Responder Continuation - Edmonton

Wilderness First Responder (WFR) – Continuation from Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

📍 Location: Edmonton, AB
📅 Dates & Times:

• June 25: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• June 26 & 27: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
• June 28: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM (with a large dinner break), then overnight scenarios, and 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM on June 29th (overnight simulation continues)

Course Overview

This 40-hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Continuation bridges participants from their Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification to the advanced skills required for extended remote care and complex rescue situations. Learn to lead in high-stakes environments with comprehensive training in patient assessment, urgent evacuation, and extended care planning when access to definitive medical services is delayed.

Designed with outdoor professionals in mind, this course emphasizes leadership, extrication, and practical use of advanced first aid tools — all taught through immersive, hands-on scenarios. The final portion includes a full overnight simulation to reinforce field decision-making, endurance, and team dynamics.

Who Should Attend?

Ideal for those working in:

• Outdoor education
• Remote worksites
• Guiding or adventure tourism
• Search & Rescue
• Ski patrol and other remote emergency services

Prerequisites

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Physically and mentally prepared for active participation
• Proof of current, recognized Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification
• Access to the current CRC WFR participant materials

Certification

✅ 3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder
✅ 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
(Certificates issued digitally upon successful completion)

Completion Requirements

✔ Full attendance and participation (100%)
✔ Skill competency and scenario performance
✔ Minimum 75% on the written knowledge evaluation
✔ Compliance with any applicable provincial legislation

Course Content Highlights

• Advanced scene management & assessment
• CPR & airway management
• Trauma care & musculoskeletal injuries
• Mental health in wilderness emergencies
• Extended care planning
• Patient transport and extrication techniques
• Pharmacology & emergency medications
• Overnight simulation to apply learning in real-time