Wilderness First Responder Recertification - Nanaimo
10marAll Day13Wilderness First Responder Recertification - Nanaimo40 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED
Event Details
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: REGISTER BY JANUARY 27th AND SAVE $55! Discount automatically applied at checkout.Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR) RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE. Participants in the Wilderness
Event Details
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: REGISTER BY JANUARY 27th AND SAVE $55!
Discount automatically applied at checkout.
Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR)
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE.
Participants in the Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR) course will refresh their advanced first aid and CPR skills essential for responding to emergencies in remote or wilderness settings. This course focuses on urgent evacuation and extended care for five or more days until professional medical help is available. You will also sharpen your leadership, rescue decision-making, and extrication skills, as well as the use of professional tools and resources.
A large part of the training takes place outdoors, providing a realistic learning environment. Be prepared for physical activity and endurance training beyond that of typical first aid courses.
Course Details
- Duration: 40 hours
- March 10-11 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
- March 12-13 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (dinner break 2 hours) 8:00 pm – 8:00 am
- Audience:
Ideal for rescuers and professionals who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and patient transport in remote areas, such as those in remote emergency services, worksites, ski patrol, or search and rescue. - Prerequisites:
Participants must be at least 16 years of age, in good health, and hold a current/valid WFR certificate.
What You’ll Learn
This recertification program covers a wide range of critical topics, including:
- The Wilderness First Responder
- Planning & responding to emergencies
- Infection prevention & control
- Anatomy & physiology
- Scene assessment & primary, secondary, ongoing assessments
- Airway management & respiratory emergencies
- Circulatory emergencies & shock
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Hemorrhage & soft tissue trauma
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chest, abdominal, & pelvic injuries
- Head & spinal injuries
- Acute & chronic illnesses
- Poisoning & wildlife-related incidents
- Pregnancy, labor, & delivery
- Special populations
- Mental & emotional health & wellness
- Reaching, lifting, & extricating patients
- Extended care & transportation
- Multiple-casualty incidents
- Pharmacology
- Occupational health & safety in remote workplaces
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
- 3-year recertification in Wilderness First Responder
- 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate provided)
Completion Criteria
To recertify, you must:
- Successfully demonstrate all required skills
- Complete a written, closed-book evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
- Meet any additional legislative requirements, if applicable
How to Register
Note: Online registration closes one business day before the course begins. For last-minute registrations, contact us at info@exploreridge.com or call (604) 477-4663.
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Time
March 10, 2025 - March 13, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-08:00)
Location
Nanaimo, BC