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WAFA – MTB – Pemberton
April 5 - April 6
$525.00Duration: 20h hours online (pre-reads) and 16h in person
Mandatory Course Dates: April 5/6 2024
Best for: Backcountry guides + leaders, advanced recreationalists
Delivery: 20 hours online learning followed by 2 days of in person training
Textbook: Canadian Outdoor Medical Consulting WAFA
Certification(s): 40h WAFA by Canadian Outdoor Med and CPR-C by Lifesaving Society
Industry recognition: Recognized by PMBIA for mountain bike coach certification, and various other guiding groups.
A custom MTB focused Wilderness Advanced First Aid and Wilderness First Responder Bridge / Refresher course for Pemberton Offroad Cycling Association.
This wilderness first responder course covers is both a bridge from 40 to 80 hours, and a recertification for existing 80 hour providers. the basics of managing life and limb threats in remote environments, with a focus on the injuries common to various sports such as mountain biking, ski touring, climbing, and rafting. There is a strong focus on practising leadership and decision making in the wilderness setting.
We offer extensive discounts to industry professionals, send us an email info@canadianoutdoormed.com to inquire about your eligibility.
The training also includes prevention and treatment of common environmental problems like hypothermia and heat-related illnesses, as well as covering common medical emergencies, choking, drowning and includes a CPR-C certification from the LifeSaving Society.
Our curriculum is based on the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) guidelines and the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WMEC).
