Phone: 403.678.4164 — 1.866.678.4164

Dates and Price

This program includes a four hour class on the first evening and then two full days of instruction on days two and three.

Price

$275 CDN  includes instruction and course materials. GST is extra.

Trip Cancellation Insurance is available through Travel Guard.

Is it for you?

No prior first-aid certification is needed for this course. Minimum age is 16 years. Sportsmen, mountain bikers, climbers, hikers and those who spend time in the backcountry are stringly encouraged to have first aid trining.

Wilderness Remote Responder

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Wilderness Remote Responder

Wilderness Remote Responder

Wilderness Remote Responder

Wilderness Remote Responder

The Wilderness Remote Responder program is taught from the perspective of the hiker, mountain biker, climber or other outdoor enthusiast who may experience some delay in getting medical assistance when required.  We call this the ultimate Weekend Warrior course and it is a great introduction to Wilderness First Aid. Ideally, the skills learned in this course will help the participant to perform valuable treatments that will lessen the severity of injuries and contribute to a speedier recovery in the case of a backcountry or front country incident.

Rocky Mountain Adventure MedicineAlberta Workplace Health and Safety recognizes our course as meeting the requirements for "standard" first aid making it a valuable workplace qualification for those working in more remote environments.

Come prepared for an intensive weekend of training since we pack a lot of important material into 20 hours of instruction. 

Agenda

This program is 20 hours:  first evening - 6pm - 10pm, full days 2 and 3 (8:30am - 5pm). Mornings are devoted to lectures and quizzes while in the afternoons we focus on practical hands-on sessions.

Certification

RMAM certification is recognized throughout Canada (including the  Alberta Occupational Health and Safety). Successful students will receive a certification card from RMAM, which is valid for 3 years.

Successful completion of this course is based on attendance (100% required), and performance on both written and practical tests.

Curriculum

  • Principles of extended care
  • Medical-legal issues
  • Communicable diseases
  • CPR and AED skills
  • Patient assessment
  • Airway management
  • Shock
  • Wound management
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
  • Head and facial trauma
  • Spinal injuries
  • Lightning
  • Heat injuries and dehydration
  • Cold injuries
  • Allergies and anaphylaxis
  • Drowning / near drowning
  • Changes in level of consciousness
  • Respiratory distress
  • Cardiology
  • Diabetes
  • Outdoor first aid kits
  • Bivouac skills
  • Packaging and transportation

The course begins at the Yamnuska Mountain Adventures office at 6pm on Friday evening. Map

Getting to Canmore

Canmore is a 1 hour drive west from Calgary. Greyhound (1 800 661 8747) services Canmore from points east and west along the Trans-Canada Highway.

Instructors

The course is being taught by professional instructors from Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine (RMAM). They receive intensive vetting and training. Course quality is continually monitored and assessed by RMAM.

Accommodation & Meals

These are not included in the program price. There are lots of options available including campgrounds, hostels, B'n'Bs, motels and hotels! Check accommodation options on our links page for our recommendations. The Alpine Club Clubhouse (403 678 3200) is a good hostel here in Canmore with good facilities and reasonable prices.

What to Bring

Appropriate clothing for the location and time of year is essential. Remember that, rain or shine, much of our time is spent outside. You will also need something to write with and a notebook.

Please book as early as practical to avoid disappointment. We require full payment at the time of booking.

For detailed Booking Instructions and Conditions, click here.

Please note that you will be required to sign our waiver before commencing the trip. Click here for waiver copy.

Yamnuska offers a "Visitors to Canada Plan and Gold Trip Cancellation and Interruption Plan" through Travel Guard insurance. These plans offer comprehensive coverage for all your travel needs including trip cancellation/interruption, emergency medical expenses, and personal effects loss. For more information and to purchase this coverage visit Travel Guard's website.

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