Remote First Aid (RFA) - Canadian Red Cross
This is a practical-based, learner-centred course. Remote First Aid topics will have an emphasis on practical skills, decision making and dealing with environmental conditions.
- This course covers the material in the Standard First-Aid (C) course with special consideration for techniques for Remote First Aid. This course also covers information on how to provide extended care for up to 24 hours.
Audience: For individuals that work or live in a remote (or non-urban) environment.
Participants’ Typical Responsibility: Safety of themselves
Environment:
• Remote workplaces or communities (2 or more hours from organized health care)• Wilderness (less than 3 hours from organized health care)
Planned Trip: Day trip
Care: Within 24 hours
Course Pre-requisite(s): Participant must be in good health and physical condition
Completion Requirements: 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.
Certification: 3-year Canadian Red Cross Certification in Remote First Aid (RFA)
Current In-house Public Course Schedule
| Friday August 11 - Sunday August 13 (08:00 am - 05:00 pm) |
| Friday September 22 - Sunday September 24 (08:00 am - 05:00 pm) |
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