Front Line Training

Remote First Aid

This 20 hour course delivers Basic level of Remote First Aid that covers material in SFA & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. It offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours.

Flexible scheduling.
Duration 20 Hours
Weekend Delivery – Friday 5PM – 9:30PM Saturday/Sunday 9AM – 5PM

Remote First Aid that covers material in Standard First Aid & CPR, plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas. Course also offers strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training. Suitable for those who work or live in remote locations or who are outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

Completion

100% attendance, skills demonstration, and 75% min. passing grade on written exam

Certification

3-year certification in Wilderness & Remote First Aid, CPR Level C, and AED

Recertification

8–10 hours; includes CPR Level C

Course Content

  • Planning
  • Your health
  • Assessment
  • Airway emergencies
  • Breathing and circulation emergencies
  • Cardiac and respiratory arrest (includes CPR-C)
  • Wound care
  • Head and spine injuries
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Sudden medical emergencies
  • Environmental emergencies
  • Poisons
  • Extended care
  • Evacuation: transporting the ill or injured person

Includes any other content required by specific legislation

Take-Home Materials

Wilderness & Remote First Aid Field Guide Certification card and optional wall certificate (or as required by legislation)

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