Recertifications

Abbotsford, BC
info@exploreridge.com
604-477-4663

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

November

07novAll Day09Remote First Aid Recertification - Nanaimo20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

07novAll Day09Remote First Aid Recertification - Dawson Creek

07novAll Day09Wilderness First Aid Recertification - Calgary20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

14novAll Day18Wilderness First Responder Recertification - Revelstoke40 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

21novAll Day23Wilderness First Aid Recertification - Victoria20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

December

05decAll Day07Remote First Aid Recertification - Vancouver20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

January

23janAll Day25Remote First Aid Recertification - Abbotsford20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

February

13febAll Day15Remote First Aid Recertification - Chilliwack20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

19febAll Day23Wilderness First Responder Recertification - Maple Ridge40 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

23febAll Day25Remote First Aid Recertification - Victoria20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

March

20marAll Day22Remote First Aid Recertification - Edmonton20 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

27marAll Day29Remote First Aid Recertification - Port Moody

April

07aprAll Day11Wilderness First Responder Recertification - Revelstoke40 HRS - PREREQUISITES REQUIRED

FAQ'S - CLICK HERE

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.