Custom Gambier Island Basic First Aid

June 7, 2025

Course schedule, meeting times, and location will all be sent out in advance.

Course Outline

The following topics, skills, and techniques are covered through a series of lessons delivered through online, in-class, pre-course reading assignments, and outdoor field simulations.

• Scene survey
• Basic Life Support (CPR)
• (A) Airway and C-Spine
• (B) Breathing
• (C) Circulation
• (D) Disability
• AED protocols and use
• Introduction to use of supplementary Oxygen
• Extremity Injuries and Treatment (fractures, sprains, strains, dislocations, splints, dressings, wound care)
• Wounds – bleeding, dressing and bandages
• Hypothermia
• Hyperthermia
• Burns
• Allergies & Anaphylaxis
• Animal encounters
• Medical Illnesses
• After Care
• First aid kits
• Legal considerations

How much studying is required?
Before the course begins, you will be sent a pre-course package with reading materials and study sheets. During the course, the class sessions run from 8am – 5pm both days, and there will be a small amount of homework after the first class. This course will require your full attention and should not be taken if you are also working or have other commitments during the course dates.

How much time is spent outdoors?
We have designed our curriculum to ensure students are practicing outdoors as much as possible. Most skills are taught in the classroom, but you will spend a portion of each day outside in order to practice in a realistic, outdoor environment.

Is there a minimum age for participants taking the IWFA course?
Students must be at least 16 years old at the time of the course for the Introductory Wilderness First Aid course. Students between 16 and 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian approval.

Waiver & Medical Disclosure

Complete the required Waiver and Medical disclosure form in advance of your program. Click on the link and navigate to the specific program and date that you are registered for:
• Canada West Mountain School Waiver and Medical disclosure form

Cancellation & Transfer policy
Review the CWMS cancellation and transfer policy:

• Canada West Mountain School Refund/Transfer Policy

Online Student Manual

Wilderness Medical Consultants provides the Introduction to Wilderness First Aid manual in an online format for our IWFA courses:
• Online Student Manual