Wilderness First-Aid (Canadian Red Cross)

Description: The Wilderness First-Aid course has become the standard when looking to provide a higher level of training for Outdoor Professionals, Guides, Supervisors of Groups and people who work in the wilderness or remote setting or respond to emergencies in isolated areas.

- This is a practical based, learner centred course. Special emphasis is placed on accident scene management, group leadership, leader responsibilities and liabilities. First-Aid Kits, wound management and managing the trauma casualty are taught and practiced.

- Course is 40 hours in length with a large portion of the course being conducted outdoors as to re-enact realistic training scenarios. **Please note that greater physical endurance (for the scenarios), is needed.

- Course covers the material in the Standard First-Aid (C) and Wilderness First-Aid with special consideration for techniques for Advanced and Remote First-Aid. This course also covers providing extended care for over 24 hours, in all environmental conditions.

Completion Requirements: 16 years old and older. 100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam.

Duration: Approximately 40 Hours

Certification: 3-year Canadian Red Cross Certification in WFA

* Please contact our head instructor Craig Bremner with any questions, concerns or comments:

Phone: (204) 233-CFAT (2328)

Email: Craig@Canadian-Training.ca