Remote First Aid with CPR-C/AED is a two-day course designed for people who work, travel, or recreate where emergency medical care may be hours away. Delivered through the Canadian Red Cross, Remote First Aid combines comprehensive first aid training with the additional knowledge and skills needed for remote environments.

Participants learn how to assess and manage traumatic injuries, sudden illnesses, environmental emergencies, and prolonged care situations using limited equipment while developing practical evacuation and patient management skills. CPR-C and AED training are included, along with the decision-making and self-reliance needed when help isn't immediately available.

Ideal for: Hikers, campers, paddlers, hunters, anglers, off-road enthusiasts, outdoor workers, and anyone adventuring in places where medical aid could be several hours away.

Price: $355

Course Length:

Camping: 2.5 days (23 hours)
No camping: 2 days (20 hours)

Prerequisites:

No prior first aid experience is required.
Learners must be equipped, capable and prepared to spend the majority of the day (up to 10 hours) outside in all weather conditions.
If camping, learners are expected to bring their own camping equipment and make their own arrangements for food and beverages. We will email you a guide that will outline the available facilities and campground rules at your venue.

Included:

Personal CPR pocket mask
Access to digital learning materials
A physical copy of the Remote and Wilderness Field Guide.
Successful candidates will receive a digital Remote First Aid certificate, which remains valid for 3 years.
Unsuccessful candidates will be offered one opportunity within 30 days to reattempt unmet competencies free of charge.

Need Intermediate First Aid for work?

For a limited time receive Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C/AED certification valued at $25 alongside your Remote First Aid certification FREE.

Instead of spending two days in a classroom, earn the workplace certification* you need while developing practical skills in the environments they're designed for, so you're prepared for emergencies at work, on the trail, and everywhere in between.

*Canadian Red Cross Intermediate First Aid is recognized by WorkSafeBC as equivalent to OFA Level 2. Always check your provincial OHS regulations and confirm with your employer that your certificate is accepted at your workplace.

Remote First Aid (Includes OFA-2 and CPR-C/AED) (2.5-Day Course)