Basic or Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid

Basic Wilderness & Remote First Aid - Description

Basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Suitable for those who work or live in remote locations or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Duration

20 hours (more than 25% of course taught in non-urban setting, if possible 50%).

Instructor

Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor, Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor, or Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Trainer.

COURSE DATES, TIMES, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Please click on the course you wish to register for below, and follow the online instructions. We now offer online registration and payment for most of our courses.

REMOTE FIRST AID - REGISTER HERE
BASIC WILDERNESS FIRST AID - REGISTER HERE
ADVANCED WILDERNESS FIRST AID - REGISTER HERE

Completion Requirements

100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.

Certification

3-year certification in Wilderness & Remote First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED.

Recertification

8–10 hours; includes CPR Level C.

Course Content

  • Planning
  • Your health
  • Assessment
  • Airway emergencies
  • Breathing and circulation emergencies
  • Cardiac and respiratory arrest (includes CPR-C)
  • Wound care injured person
  • Head and spine injuries
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Sudden medical emergencies
  • Environmental emergencies
  • Poisons
  • Extended care
  • Evacuation: transporting the ill

*Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Take-Home Materials

Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide
Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by legislation)

Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid - Description

Comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. Training is also suitable for those who act as guides or supervisors for groups of people. The course covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus advanced strategies for providing extended care for more than 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.

Duration

40 hours (more than 25% of course taught in non-urban setting, if possible 50%).

Instructor

Red Cross Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor or Wilderness & Remote First Aid Instructor Trainer.

COURSE DATES, TIMES, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Please click on the course you wish to register for below, and follow the online instructions. We now offer online registration and payment for most of our courses.

Please call us 1.204.294.6210 or email us at info@firstaidtrainingcentre.ca for dates and times.

Completion Requirements

100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.

Certification

3-year certification in Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED.

Recertification

16–20 hours; includes CPR Level C.

Course Content

  • Planning
  • Your health
  • Assessment
  • Airway emergencies
  • Breathing and circulation emergencies
  • Cardiac and respiratory arrest (includes CPR-C)
  • Wound care injured person
  • Head and spine injuries
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Sudden medical emergencies
  • Environmental emergencies
  • Poisons
  • Extended care
  • Evacuation: transporting the ill or injured person

*Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Participation Materials

Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide
Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by legislation)