Course Calendar

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 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 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 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)

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 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.