Course Calendar

The calendar below shows our public courses offered through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures and the U of C Outdoor Centre. If you are interested in booking a private course for your organization please Contact Us.

Apr
4
Thu
Wilderness First Responder and Advanced First Aid Re-Certification
Apr 4 – Apr 9 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding one of the following certifications:

        • RMAM Advanced Adventure Medic certification.  Certificates that expire no later than February 28, 2023 are eligible for re-certification.
        • Advanced First Aid (recognized by Alberta OHS)
        • OFA 3
        • Wilderness First Responder with Advanced First Aid

The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Apr
14
Sun
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid
Apr 14 @ 8:30 am – Apr 23 @ 4:30 pm

Yamnuska

This course is designed for wilderness professionals- guides and leaders, those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This intense program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. It is delivered over 10 days, with 9 teaching days and  1 day for self study.  For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Intermediate First Aid Online Exam, the WFR Chapter Review Exam,  the WFR Final Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.

This course will be hosted through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. 

Apr
21
Sun
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid
Apr 21 @ 8:30 am – Apr 30 @ 4:30 pm

Yamnuska

This course is designed for wilderness professionals- guides and leaders, those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This intense program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. It is delivered over 10 days, with 9 teaching days and  1 day for self study.  For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Intermediate First Aid Online Exam, the WFR Chapter Review Exam,  the WFR Final Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.

This course will be hosted through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. 

Apr
26
Fri
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid Re-Certification
Apr 26 – Apr 29 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam, WFR Re-Certification Chapter Review Exam and the WFR Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

May
3
Fri
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid Re-Certification
May 3 – May 6 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam, WFR Re-Certification Chapter Review Exam and the WFR Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

May
11
Sat
Wilderness Advanced First Aid – Weekends
May 11 – May 19 all-day

Yamnuska

The Wilderness first aid standard in terms of content and course length, this course is suitable for avid outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor activity leaders, teachers and instructors.  The program covers patient assessment and treatment, evacuation decision making, environmental emergencies and includes the latest CPR and AED standards. The course is presented by blending classroom theory and practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online Exam and the WAFA Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Wilderness Advanced First aid certification and Intermediate First Aid and Level C CPR certification (for the workplace). The                                    Intermediate First Aid certification is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety. There is no pre-requisite for this program.

Course Sessions run 8:30am – 4:30pm daily.

May
13
Mon
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid Re-Certification
May 13 – May 16 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam, WFR Re-Certification Chapter Review Exam and the WFR Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

May
21
Tue
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid
May 21 – May 30 all-day

Yamnuska

This course is designed for wilderness professionals- guides and leaders, those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This intense program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. It is delivered over 10 days, with 9 teaching days and  1 day for self study.  For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Intermediate First Aid Online Exam, the WFR Chapter Review Exam,  the WFR Final Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.

This course will be hosted through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. 

May
25
Sat
Wilderness Advanced First Aid – Weekends
May 25 – Jun 2 all-day

Yamnuska

The Wilderness first aid standard in terms of content and course length, this course is suitable for avid outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor activity leaders, teachers and instructors.  The program covers patient assessment and treatment, evacuation decision making, environmental emergencies and includes the latest CPR and AED standards. The course is presented by blending classroom theory and practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online Exam and the WAFA Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Wilderness Advanced First aid certification and Intermediate First Aid and Level C CPR certification (for the workplace). The                                    Intermediate First Aid certification is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety. There is no pre-requisite for this program.

Course Sessions run 8:30am – 4:30pm daily.

Jun
3
Mon
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid Re-Certification
Jun 3 – Jun 6 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam, WFR Re-Certification Chapter Review Exam and the WFR Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Jun
7
Fri
Wilderness Advanced First Aid Re-Certification
Jun 7 – Jun 9 all-day

Yamnuska

This course will re-certify your 40-hour qualification. The course is presented by blending classroom theory and practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam and the WAFA Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification and Intermediate First Aid and Level C CPR re-certification (for the workplace).                                    The Intermediate First Aid certification is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety.

Friday June 7 (6:00 – 9:30pm)

Saturday & Sunday June 8 & 9 (8:30 – 4:30pm)

Jun
14
Fri
Remote First Aid
Jun 14 – Jun 16 all-day

YamnuskaThis course is 24 hours, delivered over 2 days and 1 evening, supplemented with online learning. Please come prepared for an intensive weekend of first aid training as there is a lot of material to cover. The program is highly practical and is presented using a blend of theoretical concepts and practical activities, scenarios and simulations. There will be reading and quizzes to complete outside of the in-person sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Remote First Aid certification and Basic First Aid with Level C CPR certification.  Both are valid for 3 years.

Friday June 14, 2024 – 18:00 – 21:30

 Saturday & Sunday June 15 & 16, 2024 – 8:30am – 4:30pm.

 

Remote First Aid
Jun 14 – Jun 16 all-day

YamnuskaThis course is 24 hours, delivered over 2 days and 1 evening, supplemented with online learning. Please come prepared for an intensive weekend of first aid training as there is a lot of material to cover. The program is highly practical and is presented using a blend of theoretical concepts and practical activities, scenarios and simulations. There will be reading and quizzes to complete outside of the in-person sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Remote First Aid certification and Basic First Aid with Level C CPR certification.  Both are valid for 3 years.

Friday June 14, 2024 – 18:00 – 21:30

 Saturday & Sunday June 15 & 16, 2024 – 8:30am – 4:30pm.

 

Sep
6
Fri
Remote First Aid
Sep 6 – Sep 8 all-day

YamnuskaThis course is 24 hours, delivered over 2 days and 1 evening, supplemented with online learning. Please come prepared for an intensive weekend of first aid training as there is a lot of material to cover. The program is highly practical and is presented using a blend of theoretical concepts and practical activities, scenarios and simulations. There will be reading and quizzes to complete outside of the in-person sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Remote First Aid certification and Basic First Aid with Level C CPR certification.  Both are valid for 3 years.

Friday September 6, 2024 – 18:00 – 21:30

 Saturday & Sunday September 7 & 8, 2024 – 8:30am – 4:30pm.

 

Sep
9
Mon
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid (weekend self-study)
Sep 9 – Sep 19 all-day

Yamnuska

This course is designed for wilderness professionals- guides and leaders, those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This intense program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. It is delivered over 11 days, with 9 teaching days and 2 days for self study.  For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Intermediate First Aid Online Exam, the WFR Chapter Review Exam,  the WFR Final Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.

This course will be hosted through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. 

Sessions run 8:30 – 4:30 daily.

No classes on September 14 & 15.

Sep
14
Sat
Wilderness Advanced First Aid – Weekends
Sep 14 – Sep 22 all-day

Yamnuska

The Wilderness first aid standard in terms of content and course length, this course is suitable for avid outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor activity leaders, teachers and instructors.  The program covers patient assessment and treatment, evacuation decision making, environmental emergencies and includes the latest CPR and AED standards. The course is presented by blending classroom theory and practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online Exam and the WAFA Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Wilderness Advanced First aid certification and Intermediate First Aid and Level C CPR certification (for the workplace). The                                    Intermediate First Aid certification is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety. There is no pre-requisite for this program.

Course Sessions run 8:30am – 4:30pm daily.

Sep
23
Mon
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid Re-Certification
Sep 23 – Sep 26 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam, WFR Re-Certification Chapter Review Exam and the WFR Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Sep
28
Sat
Wilderness Advanced First Aid – Weekends
Sep 28 – Oct 6 all-day

Yamnuska

The Wilderness first aid standard in terms of content and course length, this course is suitable for avid outdoor enthusiasts, outdoor activity leaders, teachers and instructors.  The program covers patient assessment and treatment, evacuation decision making, environmental emergencies and includes the latest CPR and AED standards. The course is presented by blending classroom theory and practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online Exam and the WAFA Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Wilderness Advanced First aid certification and Intermediate First Aid and Level C CPR certification (for the workplace). The                                    Intermediate First Aid certification is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety. There is no pre-requisite for this program.

Course Sessions run 8:30am – 4:30pm daily.

Oct
1
Tue
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid Re-Certification
Oct 1 – Oct 4 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam, WFR Re-Certification Chapter Review Exam and the WFR Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Oct
8
Tue
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid Re-Certification
Oct 8 – Oct 11 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam, WFR Re-Certification Chapter Review Exam and the WFR Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Oct
18
Fri
Wilderness Advanced First Aid Re-Certification
Oct 18 – Oct 20 all-day

Yamnuska

This course will re-certify your 40-hour qualification. The course is presented by blending classroom theory and practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam and the WAFA Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Successful course participants will receive Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification and Intermediate First Aid and Level C CPR re-certification (for the workplace).                                    The Intermediate First Aid certification is recognized by Alberta Occupational Health & Safety.

Friday October 18 (6:00 – 9:30pm)

Saturday & Sunday October 19 & 20 (8:30 – 4:30pm)

Oct
23
Wed
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid
Oct 23 – Nov 1 all-day

Yamnuska

This course is designed for wilderness professionals- guides and leaders, those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This intense program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. It is delivered over 10 days, with 9 teaching days and  1 day for self study.  For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Intermediate First Aid Online Exam, the WFR Chapter Review Exam,  the WFR Final Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.

This course will be hosted through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. 

Nov
2
Sat
Wilderness First Responder and Advanced First Aid Re-Certification
Nov 2 – Nov 7 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding one of the following certifications:

        • RMAM Advanced Adventure Medic certification.  Certificates that expire no later than February 28, 2023 are eligible for re-certification.
        • Advanced First Aid (recognized by Alberta OHS)
        • OFA 3
        • Wilderness First Responder with Advanced First Aid

The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm

Nov
11
Mon
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid
Nov 11 – Nov 20 all-day

Yamnuska

This course is designed for wilderness professionals- guides and leaders, those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This intense program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. It is delivered over 10 days, with 9 teaching days and  1 day for self study.  For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Intermediate First Aid Online Exam, the WFR Chapter Review Exam,  the WFR Final Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.

This course will be hosted through Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. 

Nov
24
Sun
Wilderness First Responder and Intermediate First Aid Re-Certification
Nov 24 – Nov 27 all-day

Yamnuska

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities.  For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Exam, WFR Re-Certification Chapter Review Exam and the WFR Final Exam, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.

Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm