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.
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.
Course Dates: Thursday May 9, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday May 11 & 12, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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.
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.
Course Dates: Thursday May 23, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday May 25 & 26, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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)
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.
Course Dates: Thursday June 13, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday June 15 & 16, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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.
Course Dates: Thursday June 20, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday June 22 & 23, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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.
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.
Course Dates: Thursday September 26, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday September 28 and 29, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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)
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.
Course Dates: Monday – Thursday, October 21 to 24 2024
Course Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, 21 November, 2024 – 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 23 to 24 November – 9:00am – 5:00pm