Wilderness First Responder (80 hr)

• Rescuers who specialize in decision-making, evacuation, and transport in a remote or wilderness setting. Suitable for those who work in remote emergency services, remote worksites, ski patrol, search and rescue etc.

Duration: 80 Hours

• Participants must be at least 16 years of age and in good health and physical condition.

• Ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate the skills
• Ability to complete a written, closed book knowledge evaluation with a minimum mark of 75%
• Must meet additional legislative requirements, if applicable
• Participants must attend and participate in 100% of the course

• 3-year certification in Wilderness First Responder and 1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion).

• 40 hours of teaching time
• Proof of current recognized Wilderness First Responder certification (or as legislation dictates) required
• Must have access to the most current CRC Wilderness First Responder participant materials

• The Wilderness First Responder
• Planning and responding to the call
• Infection prevention and control
• Anatomy and physiology
• Scene assessment
• Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments
• Airway management and respiratory emergencies
• Circulatory emergencies
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Shock
• Hemorrhage and soft tissue trauma
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Chest, abdominal, and pelvic injuries
• Head and spinal injuries
• Acute and chronic illnesses
• Poisoning
• Wildlife and environmental illnesses
• Pregnancy, labour, and delivery
• Special populations
• Mental and emotional health and wellness
• Reaching, lifting, and extricating patients
• Extended care
• Transportation and arranging transfer
• Multiple-casualty incidents
• Pharmacology
• Occupational health and safety and workplace considerations

• Wilderness & Remote Field Guide 
• Emergency Care for Professional Responders digital manual
• Basic Life Support Field Guide