Optional Training • Wilderness-ready medical skills

Remote First Aid Training

Comprehensive first aid and CPR skills for those who live, work, or recreate in non-urban or remote settings, including strategies for providing extended care for up to 24 hours.

Register for Remote First Aid
Dates: July 8th & 9th
Duration: 20 hours
Certification: Remote First Aid & CPR C (3-year)
Setting: Classroom setting
Camping: Optional (free)

Who this is for

Individuals who live or work in non-urban or remote workplaces or communities, or in a wilderness environment (2 to 3 hours from organized health care).


Completion Requirements

  • Demonstrate required practical skills competently
  • Pass written knowledge evaluation (minimum 75%)
  • Meet applicable legislative requirements
  • Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Course Content

  • Planning and assessment
  • Choking
  • Breathing and circulation emergencies
  • CPR and AED
  • Wound care
  • Head, neck, and spinal injuries
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Sudden medical emergencies
  • Environmental injuries and illnesses
  • Poisons and wildlife
  • Extended care and evacuation
  • Occupational health and safety

Participant Materials

Wilderness & Remote Field Guide
Trip Plan
Canadian Red Cross First Aid App (download)

Register

Register directly with the instructor:

Contact Us Register
Remote First Aid poster

Instructor Bio

Richard King

Get Outdoors Safety & Survival Training

Richard King is the owner and founder of Get Outdoors Safety and Survival Training. He focuses on practical, life-saving training that builds confidence for emergencies in outdoor and remote environments. Richard has supported community response efforts through volunteer search and rescue work, service as a Canadian Armed Forces reservist, and disaster management response. He brings real-world experience into training so students can apply skills when help is not close.