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BRIDGE Course2011
(40 hours, 4 days)

A perfect course for graduates of the Advanced Wilderness First Aid course looking to get further training and certification!

Students must have an unexpired 40hr Wilderness First Aid course to enroll in this program. This course is designed for students who may want to upgrade their AWFA training to a WFR certification. During this course we will review the basics and then cover topics in more detail to get you up to the 80 hour wilderness first aid standard. There will also be more time to practice scenarios. Only WMC graduates can take a Bridge course to upgrade to WFR.

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Dates:
October 20-23, 2011 - Squamish, BC
May 17-20, 2012 - Squamish, BC

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Course Cost:
$425. + HST

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Prerequisites
Students must have current (un-expired) Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification (40 hr course)
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Location
This Wilderness First Aid BRIDGE Training Course is based in Squamish/Brackendale, BC. All days are held at our training room from 8 am to 4 pm.

Practical outdoor training sessions will take place in a local parks and recreational areas near to our classroom.

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Instructors
All of our Wilderness First Aid course are taught by Dr. John Peachell and Shelley Secord, who are the owners and lead instructors of Wilderness Medical Consultants.

Both Instructors are not only excellent 1st Aid Instructors, they are also active climbers, skiers and outdoor enthusiasts who know what it is like to be in a remote wilderness environment on a regular basis!


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Equipment list: Wilderness First Aid BRIDGE course

The equipment list for this course will be added soon

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Logistics
The Wilderness First Aid BRIDGE course will start promptly at 8 am on the first day of the course at a classroom location in Squamish, BC. There will be a 1-hour break for lunch, and the course will end at approx. 5:00 pm each day.

The classroom location and driving instructions will be given to you upon registration.

Squamish is located between Whistler and Vancouver, approximately 1 hour drive from both.

The course will be split between classroom and field sessions, please come prepared for conducting field simulations outdoors in all weather conditions.

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Related Programs
Check out these other programs that complement the skills learned in our Wilderness First Aid Courses. As well, feel free to contact our office to discuss other course options.

Introductory 1st Aid (20 hr)
WFR(80 hr)
WFR - Re-cert (3 days)
CPR-"C" and AED (4 hrs)

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This Advanced Wilderness First Aid course page last updated on July 8, 2011 10:12 AM