This 8-hour course is the perfect overview for outdoor recreationalists who don't have a lot of time, and don't require a recognized certificate.
The training introduces potential injuries and emergencies that may arise during your backcountry adventure and focuses on how to manage them effectively.
This is a practical, non-certified course.
Prerequisite: none. Includes: certified instructor, course manual, use of first aid equipment

 

A great introduction to wilderness first aid, and suitable training for outdoor recreationalists.
This course is not appropriate or adequate for trip leaders, instructors or those undertaking extended travel in remote areas.
This course is 24 hours long, delivered over 1 evening and 2 days (20 hours), supplemented with online learning.
There is no separate recertification for this course. Register for the same 24-hour course to recertify every three years.
Prerequisite: none. Includes: certified instructor, course manual, use of first aid equipment.
Certification: Remote First Aid Certificate and Basic (Emergency) First Aid with CPR level C (for workplace recognition). Both certifications are valid for 3 years.

This 40-hour course is the wilderness first aid standard for avid outdoor recreationalists and activity instructors. The minimum standard for outdoor leaders in less remote areas, but not suitable for professionals spending extended periods of time in remote regions. The program focuses on the longer-term implications for care, stabilization, and evacuation of patients from wilderness locations, beyond the initial first aid treatment.
This course is 40 hours, delivered over 4 days (32 hours) including 2 days of practical outdoor scenarios, supplemented with online learning.
Prerequisite: none. Includes: certified instructor, use of first aid equipment, course manual.
Certification: Wilderness Advanced First Aid certificate and Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certificiate with CPR level C.

Every 3 years, participants must refresh their skills. This 20-hour course is delivered over 2.5 days, supplemented with online learning. The program blends classroom theory and practice with practical outdoor scenarios to review the material.
Prerequisite: current Wilderness Advanced First Aid or equivalent 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certification. Includes: certified instructor, use of first aid equipment, course manual.
Certification: Wilderness Advanced First Aid certificate and  Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certificiate with CPR level C.

This 80-hour course is a comprehensive, professional-level training program suitable for those who work in a non-standard environment, as well as recreationalists planning extended and remote expeditions and outdoor leaders. This is the industry standard for professionals including guides, ski patrol, and search and rescue teams.
Training focuses on detailed assessment and medical care, particularly in emergency situations where equipment and resources may be limited, and includes CPR training to BLS standard.
This course requires a high level of commitment, and includes self-study and homework assignments. Delivery format includes both classroom time and 4 days of practical outdoor scenarios. The course is delivered over 9 days (72 hours), supplemented with online learning.
Prerequisite: none. Includes: certified instructor, use of first aid equipment, course manual.
Certification: Wilderness First Responder certificate and Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certificate with CPR C and AED training (for workplace use)



 

Every 3 years, participants must refresh their skills. This 40-hour program is delivered over 4 days (32 hours), supplemented with online learning. This course requires a high level of commitment from participants, and requires the completion of pre-reading and online learning assignments prior to the first classroom session. The WFR recertification program focuses on practical skills, scenarios, and simulations, with most theoretical concepts reviewed through online learning.

Prerequisite: current Wilderness First Responder or equivalent 80-hour wilderness first aid certificate. Includes: certified instructor, use of first aid equipment, course manual.
Certification: Wilderness First Responder certificate and Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certificate with CPR Level C and AED training. Both certificates are valid for 3 years.

This course is those who have recently completed a 40-hour Wilderness Advanced First Aid and would like to raise that certification to the 80-hour professional level. To be eligible, 40-hour certification must have been completed no more than 1 year prior to the start of the bridge course.
Prerequisite: 40-hour Wilderness First Aid certificate received within the past 1 year.
Includes: certified instructor, use of first aid equipment, course manual.
Certification: Wilderness First Responder certificate and Intermediate (Standard) First Aid certificate with CPR Level C and AED training. Both certificates are valid for 3 years.