Inside Out Experience - Wilderness and Remote First Aid courses in the Canadian Rockies near Calgary, Alberta

Inside Out Experience - Wilderness and Remote First Aid Courses near Kananaskis in the Canadian Rockies

Wilderness First Aid Courses in the Canadian Rockies

The Wilderness First Aid program is designed to teach you how to handle an emergency situation in the event that rescue workers cannot reach the scene immediately. It is oriented towards outdoor professional learners, recreationists and outdoor workers alike, although anyone will find it beneficial and informative. The program combines lecture with hands on practical experience and covers prolonged patient assessment, recognition and care of injuries, environmental and medical emergencies. Teamwork, leadership and follower roles are organized and combined to illustrate the importance of these positions.

Wilderness First Aid courses from Inside Out in Canada's Rocky Mountains near Calgary, Alberta

20 Hour Wilderness First Aid Course

Our basic level of Wilderness & Remote First Aid & CPR is for employees who work in insolated or wilderness settings and need to response to emergencies when advanced care is not immediately available. The course covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus special material on techniques for wilderness and remote areas as well as offers strategies to provide extended care for up to 24 hours.

About this course

20-hour course with flexible scheduling options
3-year certification in Wilderness & Remote First Aid
Includes CPR Level B
Includes AED certification (where local legislation permits)

Who should attend:

This course focuses on employees who work in areas where help is hours away. Also for anyone that find themselves in an emergency situation with help being a long way away. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.

Course content: Preparation and planning , Your health , Airway Emergencies, Breathing and Circulation Emergencies, First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest, Wound Care , Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries, Head and Spine Injuries, Environmental situations, Poisons, Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies, Medical Emergencies, Evacuation and Transportation, Extended care, Written exam

Cost: $195.00/pp + gst

WFA Recertification is $115.00/pp + gst

40 Wilderness First Aid Course

Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need a higher level of training to work and respond to emergencies in isolated or wilderness settings. Training is suitable for those who supervise or act as guides for groups of people. The course covers material in Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR plus advanced procedures and strategies to provide extended care for more than 24 hours.

About this course

40-hour course with flexible scheduling options
3-year certification in Advanced Wilderness & Remote First Aid
Includes CPR Level C
Includes AED certification (where local legislation permits)

Who should attend

Employees who act as team supervisors or guides/leaders and need to work for extended periods in the wilderness or remote locations should have this training. Also for anyone that find themselves in an emergency situation with help being a long way away. Part of the course is taught in an outdoor setting and requires greater physical activity and endurance than typical first aid training.

Course content: Preparation and planning, Your health, What is the P.L.A.N, Airway Emergencies, Breathing and Circulation Emergencies, First Aid for Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest, Wound Care, Bone, Muscle, and Joint Injuries, Head and Spine Injuries, Environmental situations, Poisons, Cold- and Heat-Related Emergencies, Medical Emergencies, Evacuation and Transportation, Manual traction and realigning fractures, Helmet removal, Extended Care, Written exam

Cost: $350.00/pp + gst

Recert Cost: $225.00/pp + gst

Standard First Aid Course

Comprehensive First Aid & CPR techniques for those who need training for work requirements, or who want more knowledge to respond to emergencies in the workplace or home. The course covers a variety of topics from basic (such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, CPR Level A, prevention of disease transmission) to in-depth topics, such as sudden medical conditions and injuries to the head and spine.

About this course

14–16-hour course with flexible scheduling options
3-year certification in Standard First Aid & CPR Level A
Includes CPR Level A
Includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) certification

Who should attend

Anyone can attend this course. No prerequisite or pre-course assignment is required.

Course content: Preparing to Respond, The EMS System, Check, Call, Care, Airway Emergencies, Breathing & Circulation Emergencies, First Aid for Respiratory & Cardiac Arrest, Head & Spine Injuries, Bone, Muscle & Joint Injuries, Wound Care, Sudden Medical Emergencies, Environmental Emergencies, Written exam

Cost: $110.00/pp + gst

Recert Cost: $75.00/pp + gst

Inside Out Experience provides many First Aid Courses throughout the year in Kananaskis near Calgary, Alberta. If your group would like to book a separate date other than those listed below please contact our office so that we can assist you with alternate dates and times that we will be available to provide a course for you.

Upcoming Scheduled Course Dates:

Wilderness First Aid
Standard First Aid
Emergency First Aid

These Courses are Red Cross Certified and Occupational, Health & Safety approved

Course	Dates	Times	Location	Cost
Wilderness First Aid	October 13, 14, 20, 21	9:00am to 5:00pm daily	Bragg Creek	$285.00per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid Recert	October 20 & 21	9:00am to 5:00pm daily	Bragg Creek	$175.00 per person + gst
Standard First Aid	October 13 & 14	9:00am to 5:00pm daily	Bragg Creek	$110.00 per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid	October 24, 29, November 1, 5, 7, 10, 11	6:00pm to 9:00pm evenings and 9:00am to 5:00pm November 10 & 11	Calgary	$285.00 per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid Recert	November 10 & 11	9:00am to 5:00pm daily	Calgary	$175.00 per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid	November 6, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18 Exam on 20th	6:00pm to 10:00pm evenings 9:00am to 6:00pm November 17 & 18	Calgary	$285.00 per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid Recert	November 17 & 18	9:00am to 6:00pm	Calgary	$175.00 per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid	February 27, 28, March 4, 6, 11, 13 March 15 & 16, Exam on 18th	5:00pm to 10:00pm evenings 9:00am to 6:00pm March 15 & 16	Calgary	$285.00 per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid Recert	March 15 & 16	9:00am to 6:00pm	Calgary	$175.00 per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid	May 5 to May 8	9:00am to 6:00pm	Kananaskis Valley	$285.00 per person + gst
Wilderness First Aid Recert	May 7 & 8	9:00am to 6:00pm	Kananaskis Valley	$175.00 per person + gst

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