Wilderness First Aid (Squamish)

Sep 18, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Sep 22, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Organizer Info

Coast Medical

Meeting Point

Coast Medical Training, Squamish (1909 Maple Dr. Unit 101)

Trip Details

Grade:
A1
Category:
Instructional Program
Requirements:
Max Participants:6

Trip Description

This 40 hour Canadian Red Cross Wilderness First Aid is designed for anyone who works, lives, or plays more than a few hours into the backcountry.  If you are seeing this page, there's a very good chance that includes you.

Price and Registration

  • Register at https://wildernessfirstaidtraining.ca/wfa/
  • The regular price of this course is $595.  When you register, use the code BCMC15 to get 15% off, for a total of $505.75 plus GST. 
  • If this course doesn't work for you, this code works for any course on our website.

Schedule

This is a 5 day course, from Friday to Tuesday.  Each day starts at 9 AM and ends at 5 PM.  There will also be an evening scenario, usually on the 2nd day, which will end around 10 PM.

Course content
Learn to take the lead in medical emergencies when bystanders are anxious, resources are scarce, and rescue might take up to 24-48 hours.   Topics include:
 
  • Decision Making in Medical Emergencies
  • Leadership and Group Dynamics
  • Scene Management and Communication
  • Communication, Prioritization, and Evacuation
  • Head, Spinal Injuries
  • Major Bleeds
  • Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Injuries
  • Bone, Muscle and Joint Injuries
  • Wound Care
  • Managing Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies (Hot, Cold, Wet)
  • Airway and Breathing Emergencies
  • Cardiac Arrest (CPR/AED)
  • Extended Care in Austere Environments
  • Workplace Considerations

Hope to see you in Squamish!


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