Program Highlights
This course is designed for individuals who currently hold an Adventure Medic or equivalent 40 hour Wilderness First Aid certification. It is appropriate for individuals who are looking to raise their current level of certification to one appropriate for guides and leaders, for those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or for those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta.
This is an intensive 6 day program and requires a high level of commitment from the learner.
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Course Details
Adventure Medic or equivalent 40 hour Wilderness First Aid which includes Level C CPR and AED training. (Current certification must be dated no more than 1 year prior to the start of the Advanced Adventure Medic Bridge course.)
BC – OFA 3 level equivalency
Manitoba – First Aider 3
Saskatchewan – Class B Attendant
Yukon – Advanced First Aid
$515.00 + GST per person
Private Course Bookings
If you need to cancel your registration for an upcoming program, then the following terms will apply.
- If you cancel your registration 14 days or more prior to a program, all course fees will be returned to you except for a $25 administrative fee.
- If you cancel your registration less than 14 days prior to an upcoming program, then a refund will NOT be issued. Fees can be applied to another program that is being offered within 12 months of the original course date.*PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS MUST STILL BE MET
- No transfers are offered on or after 7 days prior to the course start date. A $25 administrative fee will be charged on all program transfers.
- In the event that Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine cancels an upcoming program, you will receive a full refund of your course fees.
- PLEASE NOTE: When you register for a program that is offered in conjunction with Yamnuska Mountain Adventures, the University of Calgary or Camp Chief Hector, their transfer and cancellation policies are in effect since they handle course registrations. Their cancellation and transfer policies override the Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine policy.
Public Courses
This Bridge program raises your current level of certification to one appropriate for guides and leaders, for those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or for those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This 5 day program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. Current Adventure Medic or equivalent 40 hour Wilderness First Aid certification is required for the Bridge Course. Certification must be dated no more than 1 year prior to the start date of the bridge course.
This course now requires 35 hours of practical activities. Participants are required to complete a Knowledge Exam online and a Final Exam – online also. For successful certification participants must complete the Knowledge Exam, Final Exam and required skills components of the program.
Course Dates: September 10, 11, 12, 18, 19,
Course Times are as Follows: 9:00 – 5:00 daily
This Bridge program raises your current level of certification to one appropriate for guides and leaders, for those who are going on extended and remote expeditions, or for those wishing to work as professional ski patrollers in Alberta. This 5 day program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. Current Adventure Medic or equivalent 40 hour Wilderness First Aid certification is required for the Bridge Course. Certification must be dated no more than 1 year prior to the start date of the bridge course.
This course now requires 35 hours of practical activities. Participants are required to complete a Knowledge Exam online and a Final Exam – online also. For successful certification participants must complete the Knowledge Exam, Final Exam and required skills components of the program.
Course Dates: December 3, 4, 5, 11, 12,
Course Times are as Follows: 9:00 – 5:00 daily
Private Courses
Testimonial
At Camp Chief Hector YMCA, the health and safety of campers and staff members is our top priority. We need to be at the front edge of health and safety regarding prevention and emergency response. Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine has always supplied the thorough, engaging and professional training that helps us do our best. Their administrative staff and their field staff are always helpful. Their courses are focused and informed. Their instructors are professional, respectful and caring. The staff and campers from Camp Chief Hector YMCA enjoy their courses!