Remote First Aid &
Wilderness Medicine
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Remote First Aid
$1200
May 10-11 2025
Kelowna, BC
Wilderness First Aid
$1200
$1200
Wilderness First Responder
Kelowna, BC
May 16-19 2025
Kelowna, BC
June 12-20 2025
Specialty courses designed for those who live, work, and play in remote, and wilderness settings to respond to medical emergencies.
With three levels of training and the option to bridge courses, participants can choose between Remote First Aid, Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder training to meet their personal and professional needs.
About our Wilderness & Remote Courses
Remote First Aid
Certification:
Remote First Aid & CPR (C)
Valid For:
Duration:
Prerequisites:
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
$340
20 Hours
3 Years
Tuition:
Who Should Take This Course?
Designed for individuals who live, work, or recreate in remote or wilderness environments where access to medical care is delayed.
Applicable Environments:
Remote locations: Situated two or more hours from organized medical care
Wilderness settings: Less than three hours from professional healthcare services
Planned Activities: Ideal for day trips in remote areas
Course Focus:
Participants develop essential first aid skills and strategies to manage medical situations in remote settings for up to 24 hours.
Key Topics Covered:
Risk assessment, prevention, and situational awareness
Wound management and basic medical interventions
Response to environmental emergencies
Included Course Materials:
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide
Alignment with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard on workplace first aid education, ensuring our 20-hour Remote First Aid course meets or exceeds the requirements for Standard First Aid.
Wilderness First Aid
Certification:
Wilderness First Aid & CPR (C)
Valid For:
Duration:
Prerequisites:
Participants must be in good health and physical condition.
$425
40 Hours
3 Years
Tuition:
Who Should Take This Course?
Ideal for aspiring professional guides, park officials, and individuals working in recreation, ecotourism, or other outdoor-related fields.
Applicable Environments:
Wilderness settings: Three or more hours from organized medical care
Challenging terrain: Environments with varied risks and unpredictable conditions
Planned Activities: Designed for multi-day expeditions and extended backcountry travel
Course Focus:
Participants develop the skills and strategies needed to provide prolonged care in remote settings, including overnight and multi-day scenarios.
Key Topics Covered:
Risk prevention and group health management
Leadership, decision-making, and situational assessment
Extended care techniques and determining the need for additional support
Included Course Materials:
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide
Wilderness First Responder
Certification:
Wilderness First Responder & BLS
Valid For:
Duration:
Prerequisites:
Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.
$1200
80 Hours
3 Years (1 year for BLS)
Tuition:
Who Should Take This Course?
Designed for professional rescuers specializing in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in remote or wilderness settings. Ideal for those working in remote emergency services, search and rescue, ski patrol, backcountry guiding, and remote worksites.
Applicable Environments:
High-risk, remote locations: Varied terrain with unpredictable conditions
Emergency response scenarios: Operating as part of a designated team in critical situations where survival may be at risk
Planned Activities: Targeted rescue operations requiring urgent evacuation and, at times, extended patient care (5+ days)
Course Focus:
Participants develop advanced skills for managing emergencies in extreme conditions, focusing on patient care, evacuation strategies, and resource utilization.
Key Topics Covered:
Leadership in high-pressure environments
Providing extended care in austere conditions
Utilizing professional tools and resources effectively
Decision-making for extrication and emergency response
Included Course Materials:
Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide
Emergency Care for Professional Responders reference text
Bridge Courses
Certification:
Upgrade of valid credential to next level of training
Valid For:
Prerequisites:
Proof of current certification by an approved provincial or national provider.
3 Years
Remote First Aid to Wilderness First Aid
Duration: 8-10 hours
Cost: $170
Wilderness First Aid to Wilderness First Responder
Duration: 16-20 hours
Cost: $280
Recertification
Certification:
Recertification of valid credential
Valid For:
Prerequisites:
Proof of current certification by an approved provincial or national provider.
3 Years
Remote First Aid
Duration: 8-10 hours
Cost: $170
Wilderness First Aid
Duration: 16-20 hours
Cost: $280
Wilderness First Responder
Duration: 40 hours
Cost: $600
Wednesday Expeditions
Wilderness