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A specialized first aid course designed for those who live or work in non-urban, remote or wilderness workplaces or communities.

Remote First Aid (20-hr Wilderness)

Remote First Aid (20-hr Wilderness)

A specialized first aid course designed for those who live or work in non-urban, remote or wilderness workplaces or communities.

Embark on an exciting journey of learning and adventure with our  20 hour Wilderness First Aid course. Now known as Red Cross Remote First Aid.  Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, and professionals working in remote environments, this course combines essential medical knowledge with hands-on, scenario-based learning in the great outdoors.

Our program goes beyond traditional classroom settings, immersing you in fun and interactive scenarios tailored to wilderness environments. You'll learn crucial first aid skills amidst the beauty of nature, where the unexpected can happen at any moment.

Led by experienced wilderness medicine professionals, our course covers a wide range of topics including injury assessment, wound management, improvised splinting, environmental emergencies, and evacuation techniques. Through engaging simulations and role-playing exercises, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in realistic outdoor scenarios, preparing you to respond effectively to emergencies in the wilderness.

Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or a novice adventurer, our 20 hour Wilderness First Aid course offers a dynamic learning experience that equips you with the skills and confidence to handle medical emergencies in remote settings. Join us and discover the thrill of learning in nature while mastering the art of wilderness first aid.

Full Course Length 20 hours Register Now
Recertification 12 hours

Course Details

Remote Wilderness First Aid  (20 Hr) Topic

Remote First Aid includes:

  • Wilderness Trip Preparation and Planning
  • Your Health
  • Airway Emergencies
  • Adult, Child, Infant CPR
  • First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
  • Wound Care 
  • Improvational Splint Building 
  • Bone/Muscle/Joint Injuries
  • Head and Spine Injuries
  • Wilderness Environmental Emergencies
  • Poisons
  • Wilderness Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies
  • Sudden Medical Emergencies
  • Evacuation and Transportation from wilderness settings
  • Chest Pain
  • Blister Care 
  • Common Wilderness injuries

Certification

Canadian Red Cross Wilderness First Aid  certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your Wilderness First Aid course, and a permanent virtual certificate will be emailed to you after you've successfully completed your first aid course. You will be able to view your manual and certification online at any time through your MyRedCross account. Certification is valid for 3 years.

Training Schedules & Locations
VictoriaVictoria - Downtown

Recertification

Training Schedules & Locations
There are no certification classes at this time. Please check back.

Materials

Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual

The Wilderness First Aid (20 hr) Remote course includes the following materials:

  • Canadian Red Cross Wilderness & Remote Field Guide (hard copy)
  • Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)

 

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Deep Discounts

3-Year Guarantee

Replacement certs

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Who should take this course?

  • Those living or working in remote or wilderness workplaces or communities

Looking for a group class?

If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
Remote First Aid (20-hr Wilderness) 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 to arrange a group course.

"Loved the course and how it was taught. I'm glad that it was hands on, it made me feel much more comfortable with situations. I would even take a shorter lunch and learn more."

Andraya Walters Standard First-Aid and CPR-C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Great program and an even better instructor. Nathan is very gifted as an instructor: patient, clear & concise. 

Roxanne Miszkiel Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Gary was the best! The course was very straight forward and enjoyable. Thanks so much for improving my first aid knowledge and for the awesome instructing!

Michele Marcelic Occupational First Aid Level 1, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

Great course. Simple yet effective. i appreciated how to-the-point it was.

Shirley Rudecki CPR HCP, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Fun! Really enjoyed how interactive it was!

Miranda Satermo Emergency Childcare First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials
Deanna Elliot Standard First-Aid Recertification, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

I felt Nathan made the class fun, kept our attention and took time to explain when someone didn’t understand. The class covered all basic emerg. procedures but didn’t overwhelm. 

Amber Layton Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

"It was a great course! I will definitely come back for the Wilderness Remote First-Aid class."

Simon Widmann Emergency Childcare First-Aid, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

Great course, fabulous to do activities with props. Nicely interactive. Great space. Personable trainer with gentle sense of humour makes the day lovely. Thank you.

Paula Hopkins Emergency Childcare First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

"Alert First-Aid gives the best and most practical courses in Childcare First-Aid I have taken in 15 years of Child Care."

Angela Infant First-Aid, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials
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