Vancouver Remote First Aid (20-hr Wilderness)

Course Overview – Remote First Aid (20-Hour Wilderness)

The Canadian Red Cross Remote First Aid course blends essential medical knowledge with practical, scenario-based learning in outdoor settings. Participants will gain the skills needed to assess and manage injuries, improvise with limited resources, and handle environmental emergencies unique to wilderness and remote locations.

This immersive program moves beyond traditional classroom training and places you in realistic outdoor scenarios, preparing you to respond confidently to emergencies in remote environments.

Key Topics Covered:

• Injury Assessment and Management: Learn how to assess injuries and provide effective care in remote settings where medical assistance may be delayed.
• Wound Care and Infection Control: Gain skills in managing wounds, controlling bleeding, and preventing infections in the wilderness.
• Improvised Splinting: Learn to create and apply splints using available materials to stabilize fractures and sprains.
• Environmental Emergencies: Understand how to recognize and treat hypothermia, heat stroke, dehydration, and other environmental conditions.
• Evacuation and Emergency Communication: Develop strategies for evacuating injured individuals and communicating effectively in remote areas.

This hands-on course uses engaging role-playing exercises and outdoor simulations to build confidence in responding to real-world wilderness emergencies.