Wilderness First Aid (40-hr) Bridge
An upgrade course for those with a current Remote First Aid certification to learn extended care in the wilderness.
This Canadian Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Upgrade course is a certification upgrade course for those with a current Remote First Aid (formerly Wilderness & Remote First Aid) certification who wish to learn how to provide extended care in isolated or wilderness settings. This course is designed for professional guides, parks officials and/or those who work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism.
You will build on skills learned in the Remote First Aid course and learn strategies for providing extended care overnight to a few days through learning activities and scenarios with real-life situations specifically made for wilderness and remote environments.
Key learning concepts include: Prevention, the health and wellness of the group, leadership skills, assessment, extended care and decision-making around additional supports required.
The majority of the course is taught outdoors, regardless of the weather, so please dress appropriately.
Course Details
Topics Covered
Wilderness First Aid includes:
- Preparation and Planning
- Wound Care
- Your Health
- Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies
- What is the P.L.A.N.?
- Environmental Emergencies
- Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries
- Tractions
- Poisons
- Breathing and Circulation Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
- Head and Spine Injuries
- Extended Care and Patient Monitoring
- Outdoor Food Safety
Training Schedules & Locations
VictoriaVictoria - DowntownMaterials
The Wilderness First Aid course includes the following materials:
- Canadian Red Cross Wilderness & Remote Field Guide (hard copy)
- Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)
Who should take this course?
- Professional guides
- parks officials
- those who work in fields such as recreation and ecotourism
- outdoor enthusiasts
- assistant overnight outdoor guides or kayak instructors
- Girl Guides
- Scouts
- mountain bikers
- people who work and play in remote areas
Looking for a group class?
If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Wilderness First Aid (40-hr) Bridge course, we offer this course in the following locations:
Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley |
Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at info@alertfirstaid.com to arrange a group course.
Great course with a lot of enthusiasm. Definitely kept me interested over 3 hours on a hot sunny day. 
The instruction was very clear and I am confident I will be able to provide appropriate 1st aid should I need it. Thanks so much!