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. There is no pre-requisite for this program.
Course Dates: Thursday September 21 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday September 23 & 24, 2023 ( 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 9 day program involves a high level of commitment from the learner. 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.
Course Runs: Tuesday – Friday, September 26 – 29 (9:00am – 5:00pm) and Monday – Friday, October 2 – 6, (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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 in the Bragg Creek area.
Saturday October 14, 2023: 09:00-17:00
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 November 23 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday November 25 & 26, 2023 ( 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 January 18, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday January 20 & 21, 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 February 29, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday March 2 & 3, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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 Dates: March 9 & 10 and March 16 & 17, 2024: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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 in the Bragg Creek area.
Saturday March 23, 2024: 09:00-17:00
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 Dates: April 8 – 11, 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 April 25, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday April 27 & 28, 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 May 9, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday May 11 & 12, 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 May 23, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday May 25 & 26, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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 in the Bragg Creek area.
Saturday May 25, 2024: 09:00-17:00
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)
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 in the Bragg Creek area.
Saturday July 20, 2024: 09:00-17:00