…we can’t wait to meet you!
Welcome to Wilderness First Aid (WFA) with CPR-C, a Canadian Red Cross certified program. If you adventure into the backcountry, and especially if you anticipate distance, terrain, weather or other circumstances might delay rescue for 12-24 hours or more, you are in the right place!
This page has a lot of information – and all of it is important! Scroll down to learn about:
Locations
Schedules
Pre-study requirements and access
Study materials
Equipment
Assessments and Certifications
Before you go, please be certain that you:
Understand your course location and schedule.
Can access your online pre-study, and have allotted sufficient time to complete it before your course begins.
Vancouver Courses
You will be spending most of your time engaged in hands-on training in Pacific Spirit Park.
Squamish Courses
Accommodations
For your convenience, our learning centers include drinking water, hot water, coffee, tea and a small fridge and microwave.
There are two WFA course schedules – a 4 DAY CONSECUTIVE WFA and a 2 WEEKEND WFA.
The first day the 4 day WFA has a very different start time from that of the 2 weekend WFA – be sure you know the schedule for the course you have chosen!
Most 4 Day WFA courses start Friday and end the following Monday. You will have registered for a course that looks like the Squamish Dec 20 – 23 course circled in red on the image.
2 Weekend WFA courses start on a Friday and end the Sunday of the following weekend. You will have registered for a course like the one Vancouver Feb 14 – 23 course circled in blue on the image.
4 Day WFA Course Schedule (Circled in Blue)
2 Weekend WFA Course Schedule (Circled in Red)
Day 1 (Friday): 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Day 2 (Saturday): 9 AM to 6 PM
Day 3 (Sunday): 9 AM to 6 PM
Day 4 (Friday): 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Day 5 (Saturday): 9 AM to 6 PM
Day 6 (Sunday): 9 AM to 6 PM
***This schedule is subject to minor changes from your instructor. Please monitor your emails in the days leading up to your course to make sure you don’t miss any communications.***
There is no online training required for this program. If want to do some pre-reading, feel free to check out our resources page, you beautiful nerd.
All study materials are included in the cost of the course. Besides the online study material, you also get:
All materials are included in the cost of the course, including:
Items in Bold Italics* are required. The rest are suggestions – there is no requirement for you to purchase this additional equipment just for the course! We recommend that you pack as you would for a day hike. All first aid materials and professional responder equipment will be provided.
Water, Meals & High Energy Snacks
Tactical Flashlight or Headlamp (preferred)
Notebook, Pencil / Pens
Sturdy, Outdoor Footwear (Season Appropriate)
Proper Seasonal Clothing (that can get dirty or stained)
Rain Coat and Rain Pants
Backup Insulating Layers (Including extra socks and warm hat) AVOID COTTON!
Watch
Camp chair (strongly recommended)
Personal First Aid Kit (inc. personal medications)
Waterproof Emergency Layer (poncho or garbage bag)
Rope / Paracord (10’)
Whistle
Assessments
Certification
Upon successful completion of all course requirements and assessments, you will receive:
Red Cross Wilderness First Aid with CPR-C (3 years)
Red Cross Standard First Aid (Equivalent to Intermediate First Aid / OFA-2)
We look forward to seeing you in class!
In the meantime, do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments or concerns you might have.