Wilderness First Aid Recertification (WFA)
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFA CERTIFICATE

This recertification course is designed for participants to refresh their comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as the necessary abilities to plan, prevent injury, and promote safety in wilderness or remote work environments. The course emphasizes leadership development, assessment, decision-making, and providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Please note this course also includes Standard/Intermediate First Aid.

Prevention, health, and wellness for the group are a key focus, and the training is conducted primarily outdoors, offering a more active and realistic experience than typical first aid courses. As a bonus, participants will also learn basic shelter construction, though this is not part of the certification!

Course Details

• Duration: 20 hours of in-class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
  • Online Pre Course Work: 4-8 hours, self paced through The Canadian Red Cross Website. Provided students register in advance, you should have at least 2 weeks to complete this component
  • In-Person:
    • April 25: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM 
    • April 26: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Audience

The course is designed for individuals working in wilderness or remote environments (3+ hours from organized health care), with challenging conditions and varying risk levels. It’s ideal for those responsible for promoting safety in a professional capacity, such as guides, park officials, and those in recreation or ecotourism.

Prerequisites

• Participants must be 16 years of age, in good health, and hold a current/valid WFA certificate.

Completion Criteria

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

• Pre-Course Online Work
• Demonstrate all skills to the required standard
• Pass a written, closed-book evaluation with a minimum score of 75%
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a:

• 3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR C + AED
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR C + AED
  (Digital certificate issued)

Recertification

• 20 hours of teaching time
• Proof of current Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification required
• Access to the latest CRC Wilderness First Aid materials is necessary

Course Content

Key topics covered include:

• Planning and assessment
• Choking
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• CPR C and AED
• Wound care
• Head, neck, and spinal injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental injuries and illnesses
• Poisons and wildlife
• Extended care and evacuation
• Occupational health and safety considerations

Note: Registration closes one business day before the course begins. For last-minute registrations, contact us at info@exploreridge.com or call (604) 477-4663.

Event Details

Wilderness First Aid Recertification (WFA)
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFA CERTIFICATE

This recertification course is designed for participants to refresh their comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as the necessary abilities to plan, prevent injury, and promote safety in wilderness or remote work environments. The course emphasizes leadership development, assessment, decision-making, and providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Please note this course also includes Standard/Intermediate First Aid.

Prevention, health, and wellness for the group are a key focus, and the training is conducted primarily outdoors, offering a more active and realistic experience than typical first aid courses. As a bonus, participants will also learn basic shelter construction, though this is not part of the certification!

Course Details

• Duration: 20 hours of in-class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
  • Online Pre Course Work: 4-8 hours, self paced through The Canadian Red Cross Website. Provided students register in advance, you should have at least 2 weeks to complete this component
  • In-Person:
    • May 2: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM 
    • May 3: 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Audience

The course is designed for individuals working in wilderness or remote environments (3+ hours from organized health care), with challenging conditions and varying risk levels. It’s ideal for those responsible for promoting safety in a professional capacity, such as guides, park officials, and those in recreation or ecotourism.

Prerequisites

• Participants must be 16 years of age, in good health, and hold a current/valid WFA certificate.

Completion Criteria

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

• Pre-Course Online Work
• Demonstrate all skills to the required standard
• Pass a written, closed-book evaluation with a minimum score of 75%
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a:

• 3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR C + AED
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR C + AED
  (Digital certificate issued)

Recertification

• 20 hours of teaching time
• Proof of current Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification required
• Access to the latest CRC Wilderness First Aid materials is necessary

Course Content

Key topics covered include:

• Planning and assessment
• Choking
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• CPR C and AED
• Wound care
• Head, neck, and spinal injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental injuries and illnesses
• Poisons and wildlife
• Extended care and evacuation
• Occupational health and safety considerations

Note: Registration closes one business day before the course begins. For last-minute registrations, contact us at info@exploreridge.com or call (604) 477-4663.

Event Details

Event Details

Wilderness First Aid Recertification (WFA)
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFA CERTIFICATE

This recertification course is designed for participants to refresh their comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as the necessary abilities to plan, prevent injury, and promote safety in wilderness or remote work environments. The course emphasizes leadership development, assessment, decision-making, and providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Please note this course also includes Standard/Intermediate First Aid.

Prevention, health, and wellness for the group are a key focus, and the training is conducted primarily outdoors, offering a more active and realistic experience than typical first aid courses. As a bonus, participants will also learn basic shelter construction, though this is not part of the certification!

Course Details

• Duration: 20 hours of in-class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
  • Online Pre Course Work: 4-8 hours, self paced through The Canadian Red Cross Website. Provided students register in advance, you should have at least 2 weeks to complete this component
  • In-Person
    • May 17 – May 18
    • 8:30 AM start time each day

Audience

The course is designed for individuals working in wilderness or remote environments (3+ hours from organized health care), with challenging conditions and varying risk levels. It’s ideal for those responsible for promoting safety in a professional capacity, such as guides, park officials, and those in recreation or ecotourism.

Prerequisites

• Participants must be 16 years of age, in good health, and hold a current/valid WFA certificate.

Completion Criteria

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

• Pre-Course Online Work
• Demonstrate all skills to the required standard
• Pass a written, closed-book evaluation with a minimum score of 75%
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a:

• 3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR C + AED
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR C + AED
  (Digital certificate issued)

Recertification

• 20 hours of teaching time
• Proof of current Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification required
• Access to the latest CRC Wilderness First Aid materials is necessary

Course Content

Key topics covered include:

• Planning and assessment
• Choking
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• CPR C and AED
• Wound care
• Head, neck, and spinal injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental injuries and illnesses
• Poisons and wildlife
• Extended care and evacuation
• Occupational health and safety considerations

Note: Registration closes one business day before the course begins. For last-minute registrations, contact us at info@exploreridge.com or call (604) 477-4663.

Event Details

Wilderness First Aid Recertification (WFA)
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFA CERTIFICATE

This recertification course is designed for participants to refresh their comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as the necessary abilities to plan, prevent injury, and promote safety in wilderness or remote work environments. The course emphasizes leadership development, assessment, decision-making, and providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Please note this course also includes Standard/Intermediate First Aid.

Prevention, health, and wellness for the group are a key focus, and the training is conducted primarily outdoors, offering a more active and realistic experience than typical first aid courses. As a bonus, participants will also learn basic shelter construction, though this is not part of the certification!

Course Details

• Duration: 20 hours of in-class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
  • Online Pre Course Work: 4-8 hours, self paced through The Canadian Red Cross Website. Provided students register in advance, you should have at least 2 weeks to complete this component
  • In-Person:
    • May 21: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM 
    • May 22: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Audience

The course is designed for individuals working in wilderness or remote environments (3+ hours from organized health care), with challenging conditions and varying risk levels. It’s ideal for those responsible for promoting safety in a professional capacity, such as guides, park officials, and those in recreation or ecotourism.

Prerequisites

• Participants must be 16 years of age, in good health, and hold a current/valid WFA certificate.

Completion Criteria

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

• Pre-Course Online Work
• Demonstrate all skills to the required standard
• Pass a written, closed-book evaluation with a minimum score of 75%
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a:

• 3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR C + AED
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR C + AED
  (Digital certificate issued)

Recertification

• 20 hours of teaching time
• Proof of current Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification required
• Access to the latest CRC Wilderness First Aid materials is necessary

Course Content

Key topics covered include:

• Planning and assessment
• Choking
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• CPR C and AED
• Wound care
• Head, neck, and spinal injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental injuries and illnesses
• Poisons and wildlife
• Extended care and evacuation
• Occupational health and safety considerations

Note: Registration closes one business day before the course begins. For last-minute registrations, contact us at info@exploreridge.com or call (604) 477-4663.

Event Details

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Event Details

Wilderness First Aid Recertification (WFA)
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFA CERTIFICATE

This recertification course is designed for participants to refresh their comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as the necessary abilities to plan, prevent injury, and promote safety in wilderness or remote work environments. The course emphasizes leadership development, assessment, decision-making, and providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Please note this course also includes Standard/Intermediate First Aid.

Prevention, health, and wellness for the group are a key focus, and the training is conducted primarily outdoors, offering a more active and realistic experience than typical first aid courses. As a bonus, participants will also learn basic shelter construction, though this is not part of the certification!

Course Details

• Duration: 20 hours of in-class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
  • Online Pre Course Work: 4-8 hours, self paced through The Canadian Red Cross Website. Provided students register in advance, you should have at least 2 weeks to complete this component
  • In-Person:
    • July 11 – 12
    • 8:30 AM start each day

Audience

The course is designed for individuals working in wilderness or remote environments (3+ hours from organized health care), with challenging conditions and varying risk levels. It’s ideal for those responsible for promoting safety in a professional capacity, such as guides, park officials, and those in recreation or ecotourism.

Prerequisites

• Participants must be 16 years of age, in good health, and hold a current/valid WFA certificate.

Completion Criteria

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

• Pre-Course Online Work
• Demonstrate all skills to the required standard
• Pass a written, closed-book evaluation with a minimum score of 75%
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a:

• 3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR C + AED
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR C + AED
  (Digital certificate issued)

Recertification

• 20 hours of teaching time
• Proof of current Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification required
• Access to the latest CRC Wilderness First Aid materials is necessary

Course Content

Key topics covered include:

• Planning and assessment
• Choking
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• CPR C and AED
• Wound care
• Head, neck, and spinal injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental injuries and illnesses
• Poisons and wildlife
• Extended care and evacuation
• Occupational health and safety considerations

Note: 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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Wilderness First Responder Recertification (WFR)

RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFR CERTIFICATE.

Blended WFR Recertification Course includes a Standard/Intermediate First Aid Certificate with your training.

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
  • August 5-7: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM each day
  • August 8: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (2 hour dinner break for all participants before we head into overnight scenarios)
  • August 8-9: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Overnight scenarios. Course officially ends at 7:00 AM on August 9.
• 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)
• 3-year certification in Standard/Intermediate First Aid 

Completion Criteria

To recertify, you must:

• Successfully complete your online pre-course work prior to your in person training
• 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.

Event Details

Event Details

Wilderness First Aid Recertification (WFA)
RECERTIFICATION ONLY – MUST HOLD CURRENT/VALID WFA CERTIFICATE

This recertification course is designed for participants to refresh their comprehensive first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, as well as the necessary abilities to plan, prevent injury, and promote safety in wilderness or remote work environments. The course emphasizes leadership development, assessment, decision-making, and providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Please note this course also includes Standard/Intermediate First Aid.

Prevention, health, and wellness for the group are a key focus, and the training is conducted primarily outdoors, offering a more active and realistic experience than typical first aid courses. As a bonus, participants will also learn basic shelter construction, though this is not part of the certification!

Course Details

• Duration: 20 hours of in-class instruction (not including lunch breaks)
  • Online Pre Course Work: 4-8 hours, self paced through The Canadian Red Cross Website. Provided students register in advance, you should have at least 2 weeks to complete this component
  • In-Person:
    • September 2 – 3
    • 8:30 AM start each day

Audience

The course is designed for individuals working in wilderness or remote environments (3+ hours from organized health care), with challenging conditions and varying risk levels. It’s ideal for those responsible for promoting safety in a professional capacity, such as guides, park officials, and those in recreation or ecotourism.

Prerequisites

• Participants must be 16 years of age, in good health, and hold a current/valid WFA certificate.

Completion Criteria

To successfully complete the course, participants must:

• Pre-Course Online Work
• Demonstrate all skills to the required standard
• Pass a written, closed-book evaluation with a minimum score of 75%
• Attend and actively participate in 100% of the course

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a:

• 3-year certification in Wilderness First Aid and CPR C + AED
• Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR C + AED
  (Digital certificate issued)

Recertification

• 20 hours of teaching time
• Proof of current Wilderness First Aid or Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification required
• Access to the latest CRC Wilderness First Aid materials is necessary

Course Content

Key topics covered include:

• Planning and assessment
• Choking
• Breathing and circulation emergencies
• CPR C and AED
• Wound care
• Head, neck, and spinal injuries
• Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
• Sudden medical emergencies
• Environmental injuries and illnesses
• Poisons and wildlife
• Extended care and evacuation
• Occupational health and safety considerations

Note: 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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