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.
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. A Knowledge Review is completed online, as is the Final Exam. Classroom based sessions are 2.5 days. Participants are required to complete the Knowledge Review, Final Exam and Skills Components of the course in addition to attending all course sessions for successful certification.
Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 5pm
Sunday – 9:00am – 5pm Field Day
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)
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 of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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: Saturday & Sunday September 23 & 24 and September 30 & October 1
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 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)
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 Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.
Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 5pm
Sunday – 9:00am – 5pm Field 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 practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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: Saturday & Sunday November 18 & 19 and November 25 & 26
Course Times: 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 November 23 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday November 25 & 26, 2023 ( 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. 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 Online 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 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: Saturday & Sunday January 13 & 14 and January 20 & 21, 2024
Course Times: 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)
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 Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.
Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 5pm
Sunday – 9:00am – 5pm Field 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 practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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: Saturday & Sunday February 24 & 25 and March 2 & 3, 2024
Course Times: 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 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, April 2 – 5, (9:00am – 5:00pm) and Monday – Friday, 8 – 12, 2024 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
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 Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.
Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 5pm
Sunday – 9:00am – 5pm Field 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 practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21 and April 27 & 28, 2024
Course Times: 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)
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 Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.
Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 5pm
Sunday – 9:00am – 5pm Field 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 practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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 – Sunday May 9 – 12, 2024
Course Times: 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)
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 of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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: Tuesday – Friday May 21 – 24, 2024
Course Times: 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)
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 Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.
Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 5pm
Sunday – 9:00am – 5pm Field 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 practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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 – Sunday June 13-16, 2024
Course Times: 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 13, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday June 15 & 16, 2024 (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. 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 Online 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 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 – Sunday June 20- 23, 2024
Course Times: 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)
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 Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.
Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 5pm
Sunday – 9:00am – 5pm Field 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 practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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: Saturday & Sunday July 13 & 14 and July 20 & 21 2024
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. 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 Online 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 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: Saturday – Tuesday August 10 – 13, 2024
Course Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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 Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.
Thursday Evening – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday – 9:00am – 5pm
Sunday – 9:00am – 5pm Field 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 practice, with two days of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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: Saturday & Sunday September 21 & 22 and September 28 & 29 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 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 Dates: Monday – Friday, September 23 to 27, and Tuesday – Friday, October 1 to 4 2024.
Course Times: 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 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.
Course Dates: Monday – Thursday, October 21 to 24 2024
Course Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm
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 Exam, the required skills components and attend all course sessions.
Thursday 24 October – 6pm – 9:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 26 to 27 October – 9:00am – 5pm
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 of outdoor practical scenarios. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components: Intermediate First Aid Online 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 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: Saturday & Sunday November 16 to 17 and November 23 to 24, 2024
Course Times: 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.
Thursday, 21 November, 2024 – 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 23 to 24 November – 9:00am – 5:00pm