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 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.
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 Sessions run 8:30am – 4:30pm daily.
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 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 sessions are daily from 8:30am – 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 September 26, 2024 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday September 28 and 29, 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 Sessions run 8:30am – 4:30pm daily.
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 sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm
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 sessions are daily from 8:30am – 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.
Friday October 18 (6:00 – 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday October 19 & 20 (8:30 – 4:30pm)
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.
Sunday October 19, 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: 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.
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
This course re-certifies those holding one of the following certifications:
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- RMAM Advanced Adventure Medic certification. Certificates that expire no later than February 28, 2023 are eligible for re-certification.
- Advanced First Aid (recognized by Alberta OHS)
- OFA 3
- Wilderness First Responder with Advanced First Aid
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The course will will focus on skills and scenario based activities. For successful certification, participants must complete the online learning components, complete all required skills and attend all course sessions.
Course sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm
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.
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
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 sessions are daily from 8:30am – 4:30pm
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: Saturday and Sunday 30 November and 1st December & Saturday and Sunday 7 -8 December 2024
Course Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm