Course Calendar

The 5 day (40 hour) re-certification program is a great fit for those who are re-certifying for the first time or for those who prefer their learning to move at a less intense pace.  The program offers ample opportunities for discussion, review and practice of both theory and skills and ensures that learners leave with a thorough understanding of course topics.  Course runs Friday – Tuesday 8:30am – 4:30pm

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This course will re-certify your 40 hour qualification. Due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, we are now providing clients with the opportunity to complete the theory portion of the program online.  The 2 classroom based sessions will then focus on practical skill review and field scenarios.

Course Dates as Follows:
Saturday & Sunday November 13 & 14 – 8:30am – 4:30pm

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 for outdoor practical scenarios. Due to COVID-19 we require that some theory review will be completed online, thereby reducing classroom based sessions to 4 days.

Course Dates:                   Saturday & Sunday November 20, 21, 27 & 28

 Course Times:                    9:00am – 5:00pm

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. Theory review will be completed online as part of this program with 2 sessions focused on practical activities and outdoor scenarios.

Course Sessions are as Follows:
Saturday & Sunday November 27 & 28 – 9:00am – 5:00pm

This course re-certifies those holding a current  80 hour qualification.  There is now a requirement for 35 practical hours for certification.  The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activitites.  Participants are required to complete an online Knowledge Review in addition to a Final Exam, which is also online.   Participants must complete the Knowledge Exam. Final Exam and skills components for successful certification.

Course Dates:  December 3, 4, 5, 11, 12,

Course Times: Daily – 9:00am – 5:00pm

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