Wilderness First Aid
40 hour
For individuals that work and/or spend significant time in a wilderness environment, or lead groups in a professional capacity.
Safety of themselves and their peers or group
– Wilderness (3 or more hours from organized health care)
– Challenging environments with varied risk levels
Expedition/Multi-day trip
Overnight to a few days
– Planning, prevention, health and wellness of the group
– Leadership skills – Assessment
– Extended care and decision-making around additional supports required