Course Calendar

Gain the confidence you need to move your rafting, canoeing and kayaking skills to the next level. This course focuses on self-rescue skills so that you can look after yourself when out on the water and is great for those just entering the whitewater arena or for those who have already dipped a paddle and found it to their liking! This one day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development.

Gain the confidence you need to move your rafting, canoeing and kayaking skills to the next level. This course focuses on self-rescue skills so that you can look after yourself when out on the water and is great for those just entering the whitewater arena or for those who have already dipped a paddle and found it to their liking! This one day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development.

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

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 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 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

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)

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

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 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

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.

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

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 November 3 (6:00 – 9:30pm)

Saturday & Sunday November 4 & 5 (8:30 – 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