Back Country Skills

Brenda Watt2016-02-10T19:01:23-07:00February 10th, 2016|Comments Off on Back Country Skills

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all-day Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Wilderness Advanced First Aid

Aug 10 – Aug 13 all-day

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[...]

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all-day Remote First Aid – Thursday Even...

Remote First Aid – Thursday Even...

Aug 15 – Aug 18 all-day

An ideal course for the back country enthusiast and weekend warriors! This course is not appropriate or adequate for trip leaders, instructors or those undertaking extended travel in remote areas. Classroom based sessions are 2.5 days. For successful certification, participants are required to complete the Basic First Aid Online Exam, the Remote First Aid Final[...]

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all-day Backcountry Emergencies

Backcountry Emergencies

Aug 18 all-day

If you don’t have much time and you don’t need a certificate, this is a great course for you! This practical 8-hour course looks at potential injuries and emergencies that may arise during your backcountry adventure and focuses on how to manage them effectively. Note: This is a practical, non-certified course which usually takes place[...]

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all-day Remote First Aid

Remote First Aid

Sep 6 – Sep 8 all-day

This 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[...]

Sep

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all-day Wilderness First Responder and I...

Wilderness First Responder and I...

Sep 9 – Sep 19 all-day

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[...]

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