Recertifications
RECERTIFICATIONS
Recertification courses are now available for Remote First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, and Wilderness First Responder throughout BC, Alberta, and Ontario! Participants must provide a valid discipline-specific certificate to the office prior to their course.
Recertification Options:
REMOTE FIRST AID:
- Join any two-day + one-evening, 20-hour Remote First Aid (RFA) course to complete your recertification (purchased under the specific recertification link below).
- Alternatively, join a one-day RFA recertification course to complete your recertification. Currently not being offered.
WILDERNESS FIRST AID:
- Join any two-day, 20-hour, Wilderness First Aid recertification-specific course as listed below.
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER:
- Join any five-day, 40-hour, Wilderness First Responder recertification-specific course as listed below.
Participants will receive an updated Field Guide during their recertification course. The Canadian Red Cross updated these guides in 2020, so if you were originally certified before this, you may prefer an updated guide.
Details
Cost:
- $199.95 – $799.95 + tax *Price varies by location and course discipline.
Pre-requisites:
- All recertification participants must hold a current/valid certificate in the specific course they wish to recertify. See the homepage for each respective course’s content and details.
Completion Criteria:
- Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the required skills.
- Complete a written, closed-book knowledge evaluation independently with a minimum score of 75%.
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course.
Private Recertification Courses:
- Available for groups of 8 or more participants. Email or call for details!
Upcoming Courses
December
05decAll Day07Remote First Aid Recertification - Vancouver20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared! Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared!
Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course is designed to help you stay confident in your ability to respond in remote or wilderness environments.
Course Details
- Dates:
- Friday: 6-8 PM
- Saturday + Sunday: 830 AM – 630 PM
- Prerequisites:
A valid Remote First Aid certificate is required for registration. You must attend the entire course to receive recertification. - Updated Field Guide:
The Canadian Red Cross made significant updates to the Field Guide in 2020. During the course, you’ll receive the most current edition to ensure you’re practicing the latest procedures.
How to Register
- Online Registration: Open until one day before the course.
- For last-minute registrations within 24 hours of the event, please contact us directly at info@exploreridge.com or (604) 477-4663.
Time
Location
Vancouver, BC
January
23janAll Day25Remote First Aid Recertification - Abbotsford20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared! Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared!
Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course is designed to help you stay confident in your ability to respond in remote or wilderness environments.
Course Details
- Dates:
- Friday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday + Sunday: 830 AM – 630 PM
- Prerequisites:
A valid Remote First Aid certificate is required for registration. You must attend the entire course to receive recertification. - Updated Field Guide:
The Canadian Red Cross made significant updates to the Field Guide in 2020. During the course, you’ll receive the most current edition to ensure you’re practicing the latest procedures.
How to Register
- Online Registration: Open until one day before the course.
- For last-minute registrations within 24 hours of the event, please contact us directly at info@exploreridge.com or (604) 477-4663.
Time
February
13febAll Day15Remote First Aid Recertification - Chilliwack20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared! Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared!
Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course is designed to help you stay confident in your ability to respond in remote or wilderness environments.
Course Details
- Dates:
- Friday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday + Sunday: 830 AM – 630 PM
- Prerequisites:
A valid Remote First Aid certificate is required for registration. You must attend the entire course to receive recertification. - Updated Field Guide:
The Canadian Red Cross made significant updates to the Field Guide in 2020. During the course, you’ll receive the most current edition to ensure you’re practicing the latest procedures.
How to Register
- Online Registration: Open until one day before the course.
- For last-minute registrations within 24 hours of the event, please contact us directly at info@exploreridge.com or (604) 477-4663.
Time
Location
Chilliwack, BC
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
- Feb 19: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM (however, we do recommend you come out for this entire day to “refresh any skills”. If you wish to take advantage of that, please come out 830 am – 6pm.)
- Feb 20 + 21: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- Feb 22 + 23: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (2 hour dinner break for all participants before we head into overnight scenarios) 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM – course officially ends at 8:00 AM on February 23rd.
- 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.
Time
Location
Maple Ridge, BC
23febAll Day25Remote First Aid Recertification - Victoria20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared! Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared!
Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course is designed to help you stay confident in your ability to respond in remote or wilderness environments.
Course Details
- Dates:
- Feb 23 + 24: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Feb 25: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Prerequisites:
A valid Remote First Aid certificate is required for registration. You must attend the entire course to receive recertification. - Updated Field Guide:
The Canadian Red Cross made significant updates to the Field Guide in 2020. During the course, you’ll receive the most current edition to ensure you’re practicing the latest procedures.
How to Register
- Online Registration: Open until one day before the course.
- For last-minute registrations within 24 hours of the event, please contact us directly at info@exploreridge.com or (604) 477-4663.
Time
Location
Victoria, BC
March
05mar8:30 am2:30 pmWilderness First Aid Instructor Recertification - Abbotsford
Event Details
Wilderness First Aid Instructor Recertification Location: Ridge First Aid Training Centre – #240-34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Event Details
Wilderness First Aid Instructor Recertification
Location: Ridge First Aid Training Centre – #240-34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford
Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Time
05mar8:30 am2:30 pmProfessional Responder Instructor Recertification - Abbotsford
Event Details
Professional Responder Instructor Recertification Location: Ridge First Aid Training Centre – #240-34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Event Details
Professional Responder Instructor Recertification
Location: Ridge First Aid Training Centre – #240-34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford
Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Time
06mar8:30 am2:30 pmFirst Aid & CPR Instructor Recertification - Abbotsford
Event Details
First Aid & CPR Instructor Recertification Location: Ridge First Aid Training Centre – #240-34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Event Details
First Aid & CPR Instructor Recertification
Location: Ridge First Aid Training Centre – #240-34077 Gladys Ave, Abbotsford
Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
Time
20marAll Day22Remote First Aid Recertification - Edmonton20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared! Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared!
Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course is designed to help you stay confident in your ability to respond in remote or wilderness environments.
Course Details
- Dates:
- Friday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday + Sunday: 830 AM – 630 PM
- Prerequisites:
A valid Remote First Aid certificate is required for registration. You must attend the entire course to receive recertification. - Updated Field Guide:
The Canadian Red Cross made significant updates to the Field Guide in 2020. During the course, you’ll receive the most current edition to ensure you’re practicing the latest procedures.
How to Register
- Online Registration: Open until one day before the course.
- For last-minute registrations within 24 hours of the event, please contact us directly at info@exploreridge.com or (604) 477-4663.
Time
Location
Edmonton, AB
27marAll Day29Remote First Aid Recertification - Port Moody
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared! Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course
Event Details
Stay Current, Stay Prepared!
Refresh your Remote First Aid skills and ensure you’re up to date with the latest techniques by completing our Remote First Aid Recertification course. This course is designed to help you stay confident in your ability to respond in remote or wilderness environments.
Course Details
- Dates:
- Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday + Sunday: 830 AM – 630 PM
- Prerequisites:
A valid Remote First Aid certificate is required for registration. You must attend the entire course to receive recertification. - Updated Field Guide:
The Canadian Red Cross made significant updates to the Field Guide in 2020. During the course, you’ll receive the most current edition to ensure you’re practicing the latest procedures.
How to Register
- Online Registration: Open until one day before the course.
- For last-minute registrations within 24 hours of the event, please contact us directly at info@exploreridge.com or (604) 477-4663.
Time
April
07aprAll Day11Wilderness First Responder Recertification - Revelstoke40 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
- April 7: 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM (however, we do recommend you come out for this entire day to “refresh any skills”. If you wish to take advantage of that, please come out 830 am – 6pm.)
- April 8 +9: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
- April 10-11: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (2 hour dinner break for all participants before we head into overnight scenarios) 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM – course officially ends at 8:00 AM on April 11th.
- 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.
Time
Location
Revelstoke, BC
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First Aid Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of First Aid do you offer?
We offer the following courses publicly:
- Remote First Aid
- Wilderness First Aid
- Wilderness First Responder
- Wilderness First Aid Instructor
- OFA 1 Equivalency (SFA Certification)
We also offer recertification courses for all of the above.
In addition, we offer the following for private courses:
- Standard First Aid
- Emergency First Aid
- Transportation Endorsement
- Marine First Aid
- OFA 1 Equivalency
Do you offer Occupational First Aid level 1?
We offer Standard and Emergency First Aid training. These certifications are equivalent and recognized by WorkSafeBC, as Occupational Level 1. These certifications can be added onto any of our Wilderness Courses for an additional fee.
I want to take the 40 hour course, but I can only attend on weekends, what are my options?
If you are looking to obtain a 40 hour WFA Certificate, you can opt to take TWO weekend courses.
- Weekend 1: Remote First Aid (20 hours)
- Weekend 2: Remote to Wilderness First Aid Bridge (20 hours)
If you would like to take advantage of our package pricing, and save yourself $100, contact our office and we can give you this discount for pre-purchasing the two weekends at once!
What kind of first aid do I need to lead overnight trips?
We recommend holding a minimum of a 40 hour Wilderness First Aid Certification, when planning to take people out in the wilderness on an overnight journey.
Contact Us
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604-477-4663





