Yamnuska Mountain Adventures offers expert wilderness first aid courses and certification out of our classrooms in Canmore, Alberta. Immediately behind our office is the perfect wilderness scenario setting so we never have to drive to complete the outdoor training.
In the field or classroom, we maximize your instruction time. Our 80 Hour Advanced Adventure Medic Program is one of only two 80 hour Wilderness First Aid Courses that is recognized by Alberta Workplace Health and Safety as an Advanced First Aid Certificate. This is a testament to our instructors, curriculum, and dedication to high standard instruction.
Wilderness First Responder
This 80-hour wilderness first aid course is the industry standard for outdoor professionals and those who work in remote locations. Many organizations require it as part of their job qualifications. The course is delivered over 9 days, with additional online learning required.
Participants will receive Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certification (for the workplace) in addition to Wilderness First Responder Certification. The Standard First Aid certification is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety.
Topics include patient assessment system, body systems, environmental injuries/conditions, anaphylaxis, lifting/moving/extrication, patient carries, backcountry medicine, and CPR.
Topics are covered in-depth and include simulations. The wilderness first aid course is recommended for outdoor professionals as well as outdoor recreationalists who lead adventure trips or those who are in the backcountry for days or weeks at a time and may have to care for a patient over an extended period.
This course is hosted by Yamnuska Mountain Adventures and taught by Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.
Wilderness First Responder Recertification
Recertify your 80-hour Certification with our 40-hour re-certification course. The course is delivered over 4 days (32 hours), with additional online learning required to supplement the practical activities. This program is for individuals who currently hold a valid 80-hour certification that requires recertifying to keep their certification current.
Upon completion, successful students will be awarded a Wilderness First Responder certificate and a Standard First Aid Certificate with Level C CPR & AED training. The Standard First Aid certification is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
This 40-hour course is designed for those who take on a leadership role in the outdoors. This is the industry standard for those who lead custodial groups in the backcountry, teachers, raft guides and trip leaders. This level of certification is required by many companies, school boards, camps and youth organizations. The course is delivered over 4 days (32 hours) and supplemented with online learning.
Wilderness Advanced First Aid Recertification
The Wilderness Advanced First Aid Re-Certification program is delivered over 2 days (16 hours), with additional online learning required. In-person sessions focus on practical skills activities, simulations and outdoor scenarios. This course is appropriate for those wishing to re-certify their 40 Hour Wilderness First Aid certification which is near expiry.
Successful participants will receive a Wilderness Advanced First Aid certificate and a Standard First Aid certificate with Level C CPR. Both certifications are valid for 3 years. Graduates must recertify within 3 years.
Wilderness Remote First Aid
Described as the ultimate ‘Weekend Warrior’ first aid course, we have compressed an important wilderness first aid curriculum into a 20-hour standard first aid program. We recognize the 80-hour course is a significant time investment and not everyone can dedicate that much time to wilderness first aid. However, if you spend time in the backcountry, there is a significant difference between urban and wilderness first aid so we recommend some level of wilderness first aid training. This course will give you a great introduction to wilderness first aid. In addition to being invaluable wilderness first aid training, the course is also recognized by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety as a Standard First Aid Certificate.
If our scheduled course dates do not work for you, we can offer private courses for groups or teams. Please contact our office for more information.
